The Lucky One NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (140)
See it if You enjoy Noel Coward and want more of that dapper, high society world.
Don't see it if You can't tolerate an uneven tone of a dramedy. Read more
See it if You enjoy discovering unknown plays in good production.
Don't see it if You are impatient with less than top drawer writing.
See it if You enjoy a little light family drama.
Don't see it if You are not a fan of British "talking" plays, you want a fast pace and plot twists.
See it if You want to explore repression and jealousy You are interested in how social conventions have changed (or not) You appreciate droll humor
Don't see it if You dislike stupid people & trivial conversations, which describes act 1 - all a set up for a powerful act 2 unveiling resentment & conflict Read more
See it if you enjoy an old fashioned play with good characters and acting
Don't see it if you are looking for a modern play
See it if you enjoy "Downton Abbey" style family drama or are curious to see how well a 100-year old play holds up today.
Don't see it if you want a light fluffy show or comedy. Read more
See it if you can enjoy a drama splashed with humor about siblings with grievances. Very well presented (acting, set, costumes, staging).
Don't see it if you'd prefer a musical or farce.
See it if Well acted dramas about sibling relationships.
Don't see it if British plays from the last century
Critic Reviews (28)
“The dialogue is crisp and often amusing, but there are many loose character ends. Ultimately we don’t understand who the characters really are or why they act as they do…If the audience hasn’t a clue about the characters and their inconsistencies, they drift off from engagement with the play. With all its disappointments, ‘The Lucky One’ has a magnificent episode near the end…An appealing production in terms of set, costumes, and for the most part acting.”
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"Once we realize the true extent of the family conflict, slowly revealed through the characters’ sharp and witty dialogue, we wish to understand more about the motivations of the brothers, but, ultimately, too many questions remain unanswered. Still, the play is marvelous as a study and comedy of manners in early twentieth century upper crust British society. The cast is solid, but only Ari Brand as Bob and Robert David Grant as Gerald have meaty roles."
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"Like many of the characters in this play, Grant’s character lacks depth and strong, distinct qualities, or even a compelling backstory...They all sort of look the same and sound the same, like a bland meal...Director Marchese might have spiced things up with bolder choices for the cast and visuals...Other than being a nice antique to dust off for Milne fans, it remains unclear why the Mint Theater Company is producing this play at this time and what it really has to offer our current society."
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"The talk is sometimes clever, never particularly meaningful. However, in private moments, the characters reveal themselves with painful clarity. And Act Two presents major reversals that make the audience question previous assumptions. Set and costumes keep 'The Lucky One' firmly rooted in the early 20th century, as do the actors’ accents and demeanor...But the tension Grant and Brand create...is impeccably modern."
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