The Lucky One NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%

(140 Ratings)

Positive

82%

Mixed

16%

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Entertaining, Dated, Intelligent, Slow

About the Show

The Mint Theater presents a rare revival of A. A. Milne's 1919 play exploring the antagonistic relationship between two brothers.

In the Farringdon family, Gerald has always basked in the sun while his brother Bob has always stood in his shadow. When Bob finds himself in serious legal trouble, he turns to Gerald for rescue. After Gerald fails to come through, years of simmering resentment boil over in a confrontation that is as stirring as it is surprising. This obscure play was written by A. A. Milne, best known as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Show-Score Member Reviews (140)

Relevant, Thought-provoking, Dated, Funny

See it if The Price meets Downton Abbey (scene-stealing dowager countess included!) in this lesser, albeit still very good, Mint Theatre production.

Don't see it if It takes time to reach the climactic conflict scene between the brothers, yet that reflects the years of simmering resentment between them. Read more

Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Intelligent

See it if you enjoy bleak dramas

Don't see it if you require more explanation, or if you're expecting to laugh.

Entertaining, Great acting, Thought-provoking

See it if you enjoy sibling rivalry stories, especially when both perspectives are presented - reminiscent of The Price.

Don't see it if you do not like disfunctional family stories or dislike period pieces.

Overrated, Slow, Well done but rather boring terribly english tale of 2 brothers, both rather unpleasant.

See it if You just love Masterpiece Theater upper class English types being their irritating, boring selves.

Don't see it if Those stiff upper lip types set your teeth on edge.

Thought-provoking, Entertaining, Intelligent, Good acting, Dated

See it if you enjoy plays about relationships, want to see a revival of A.A. Milne’s work, enjoy British humor

Don't see it if if you are looking for action, music, or fast-paced script Read more

Intelligent, Light comedy

See it if You enjoy light British drawing room plays and are curious about Milne's work. Solid acting. Interesting characters. Not best of the genre.

Don't see it if If you need something really good. This tries, but it lacks something. Pleasant, fine performers, but no excitement.

Delightful, Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing

See it if very enjoyable production of a rarely staged play. excellent period dress and language.

Don't see it if you don't want to see a dated period piece

Great acting, Talky, Forgettable

See it if To appreciate some great performances (especially Cynthia Harrison) and a satisfying second half.

Don't see it if Play dragged for the first two acts. Too many people. Too much filler. Too much golf talk.

Critic Reviews (28)

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