The Hysteria of Dr. Faustus NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(28 Reviews)

Positive

82%

Mixed

14%

Negative

Members say

Ambitious, Absorbing, Clever, Great acting, Entertaining

About the Show

The Seeing Place Theater kicks off its 9th Season with a world-premiere adaptation of one of the world's best known fables.

A modern take on the classic story, "The Hysteria of Dr. Faustus" explores the solemn pact made between the devil and a man who has nothing left to lose. The brand new play combines Marlowe and Goethe's enduring fables into a dark and magical modern parable, staged in an intimate setting in the East Village.

Member Reviews (28)

Ambitious, Banal, Dated, Fluffy, Raunchy

See it if you enjoy themes of good vs. bad, christianity, and sci-fi.

Don't see it if it's an outdated production mixed with 90s film-influenced sci-fi moments, and generic overly simplified depcition of good vs bad

Critic Reviews (1)

"Walker examines the famous story through contemporary eyes, while staying true to its origins and various interpretations...There are a few tangential plot elements that pull the play in too many directions and weaken its overall impact...A twenty-minute trim would sharpen things significantly...This play is well-worth seeing, and, more importantly, it represents the next great leap forward for this always-exciting company.”
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