The Hairy Ape
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The Hairy Ape
86

The Hairy Ape NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%
(288 Ratings)
Positive
95%
Mixed
4%
Negative
1%
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.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (288)

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139 Reviews | 42 Followers
89
Great staging, Must see, Great acting, Riveting, Entertaining

See it if You want to see great staging with intense acting by Bobby Cannavale in the historic and beautifully restored Park Avenue Armory.

Don't see it if This play is almost 100 years old, but is performed in a manner that is very imaginative.

155 Reviews | 46 Followers
89
Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing

See it if you love great writing, acting, staging in a landmark space. The play is old but still relevant. Great NYC theatrical experience.

Don't see it if you want conventional plot and narrative or you expect Bobby Cannavale to be funny. This role is a game changer for him.

85 Reviews | 23 Followers
88
Absorbing, Great staging, Resonant, Must see, Mezmerizing

See it if you want to be pulled into a nearly century old play in a new and magnificent way. Cannavale at his best in a hue of yellow. Armory a plus.

Don't see it if you will just take up space, cause, O'Neill's plays bring you down, non traditional setting puts you off, loud and haunting not appreciated. Read more

228 Reviews | 62 Followers
88
Hairy ape has the most incredible "turntable set" u r likely to c in your lifetime (4get les miz)!, Great staging, Bobby cannavale leads a great ensemble cast!!, Great acting, Some male nudity (shower scene)

See it if When U walk thru the doors U no this ain't goin 2b the same-o same-0. Then the lites go out, Expressionistic theater takes over, what a ride

Don't see it if Not for all tastes, stylized dialogue & settings, plus a 1922-style bashing of the upper classes by the below deck workers. Brief nudity too

75 Reviews | 9 Followers
87
Edgy, Great staging, Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Amazing production qualities

See it if you want to see a masterfully done production of this work; you like innovative design; want to be challenged

Don't see it if you are looking for realistic, straightforward plays

179 Reviews | 82 Followers
87
Great staging, Great acting, Great writing, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if you are a Bobby Canavale fan, as he's in every scene, and if you enjoy a well written play with some very unusual and interesting staging...

Don't see it if you are not a fan of O'Neill's and don't like shows about the haves and the have nots...

291 Reviews | 716 Followers
86
Epic, Profound, Incredible staging

See it if This is a masterful staging of a classic, with sets and blocking that will grab you and not let go. Don't miss it if you can help it.

Don't see it if you have a problem with uncomfy plastic seats or you don't like stylized classic existential work.

250 Reviews | 35 Followers
86
Great staging, Great acting, Intense, Intelligent

See it if Brilliant staging; outstanding lead actor

Don't see it if Want the script to be primary

Critic Reviews (25)