The Hysteria of Dr. Faustus NYC Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (28)
See it if An offbeat show with an intriguing plot line with some good twists and turns appeals to you. Good set and lighting design.
Don't see it if You’re not prepared to sit through a LONG play. There’s a great 90-120 minute play in the three hours you are presented with.
See it if you want to be immersed into the story of Faust with a new take by a young cast. Lots done with a small set and good lighting.
Don't see it if you can't sit for a while as this production could be a light tighter.
See it if you are interested in the long history of the tale of Dr. Faustus: this is a contemporary variant as morality tale for our times.
Don't see it if you do not like long plays that make you think, or plays that put ethical concerns on trial, or productions in a highly intimate space. Read more
See it if Old tale in the new twist. Making a pack with the Devil is not all as it seems to be.
Don't see it if It is a little bit too long. And if the mention of God bothers you. Small theater, not the best seats to sit in. Read more
See it if You want to see a play that will fit in nicely with Halloween around the corner. You want to support a great theatre company.
Don't see it if You dislike blood, visceral self-harm. You are a Goethe purist. (Do those exist? They must.) Read more
See it if you know the story & are prepared for a riveting contemporary take; enjoy good dramas & want to support small passionate theater companies.
Don't see it if you're too bougie for your own good & expect spit-shine polish every time you sit @ a live show, whether On, Off, Off-Off, or in a loft. Read more
See it if A talented relatable cast and rewrite breathes new life into the old tale in intimate surroundings.
Don't see it if You want a fully polished fable. This slightly ragged script tries hard to cover all bases.
See it if You like intimate, intelligent theatre with great acting and a clever script.
Don't see it if You are looking for a big production or a 90 minute show.
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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