The Hairy Ape NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%

(288 Ratings)

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Members say

Great staging, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing, Intense

About the Show

Park Avenue Armory and the Old Vic present O’Neill's expressionist drama, a searing social commentary on the divide between the rich and poor in the industrial age. Starring Emmy winner and Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale.

Cannavale stars as Yank, an unthinking laborer searching for his place in a world controlled by the wealthy. His journey from the bowels of a transatlantic ocean liner to the wealthy neighborhoods of New York society literally revolves around the audience like the conveyor belt of a larger machine, serving as a metaphor for the struggle between the working man and the industrial complex. The revival is directed by Olivier winner Richard Jones and is based on a previous mounting he helmed in London.

Show-Score Member Reviews (288)

Visually stunning, Thrilling and unique, Ambitious, Memorable, Intelligent direction

See it if Want to see unique piece of theatrecraft on huge scale, & can accept that at times the spectacle is bigger than the story. You like O'Neill.

Don't see it if Don't like expressionist/avant-garde, want realism in plot & acting styles, want story to move you emotionally. Painful seats/lots o'steps. Read more

Absorbing, Great staging, Riveting

See it if you want to see a visually astounding presentation of an O'Neill work.

Don't see it if you prefer straight story-telling. Read more

Riveting, Intelligent, Great staging, Absorbing, Ambitious

See it if you want to see a classic play staged in a way that offers new insight and understanding about belonging.

Don't see it if you are only interested in traditional staging. Here, you are in the center of it all.

Great acting, Great staging, Must see, Profound

See it if A most thrilling theatrical experience, Not to be missed by any theatre lover. Amazing direction, set design and phenomenal performance.

Don't see it if If you only enjoy light comedy and musicals.

Great staging, Edgy, Riveting, Thought-provoking, Great acting

See it if Jones' stunning expressionistic staging is a visual knock-out & gels perfectly with O'Neill's dramatic intent. Cannavale's perfect as Yank

Don't see it if Audibility & accents sometimes problemic & message a little one note but just quibbles It's a rare must-see for any avid theater goer

Great acting, Great staging, Masterful, Riveting

See it if you want to see a wow of a production of O' Neill's play.

Don't see it if O'Neill's expressionistic plays are not for you. But it's really worth it just for the incredible staging in an incredible venue.

Great acting, Great staging, Ambitious, Dated, Must see

See it if Visually, one of the best shows I've seen in years. The Armory is one the most important performance spaces in NYC. Cannavale is great.

Don't see it if you don't like sitting on Hard molded plastic seats. Bring a cushion but see it.

Relevant, Must see, Great acting, Epic, Phenomenal staging

See it if you want your mind blown by a visually stunning production. Bobby Cannavale is fantastic in a dramatic lead role. Best ape costume ever!

Don't see it if Even if you don't like O'Neill's plays (I'm not the biggest fan), this is such an amazing production, you really should see it. Read more

Critic Reviews (25)

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