The Ryan Case 1873 NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (11)
See it if you are into murder mysteries. This is not your typical show, this is an outdoor adventure, where you need to interact with the characters.
Don't see it if you don't want to walk outside for 90 mins and interact with the characters. Read more
See it if You like interactive murder mysteries. Traveling in a group, interact with actors on the streets of NYC while trying to figure out whodunit.
Don't see it if You don't like to interact with actors/fellow audience members, want to sit & watch a show, don't want to walk around outside. Read more
See it if If you enjoy solving murder mysteries. It's a fun activity especially if you go with friends. The actors are great in their roles.
Don't see it if You have trouble walking, don't like the idea of working with a group of strangers, or just want a traditional theater experience. Read more
See it if you like to solve puzzles. If you love a who done and get to be a part of it.
Don't see it if if you don't like walking and get frustrated doing puzzles...stick with late night TV.
See it if you would have fun solving a murder mystery on the streets of NYC, you enjoy immersive shows with a historical basis.
Don't see it if you're scared to interact with the actors and other audience members. You will be interrogating the characters and collaborating with team. Read more
See it if You like quests and don't mind to think a little bit
Don't see it if You like just sit and watch
See it if You like interactive theater and murder mysteries.
Don't see it if You have mobility issues or don't like being part of the show or interacting with strangers.
See it if you like to experiment immersive theater experiences
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Critic Reviews (3)
“A nicely realized interactive murder mystery…You have to admire the level of commitment of the performers in this open-air drama, who wander about in period costume, and improvise in character…All of the actors acquit themselves quite well, with D'Amore worth singling out for the intensity and subtle humor he brings to his role. The performance ends up back at Fontana's...It's only then that you really see how well-crafted the experience is.”
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"A brand-new, different and dazzling interactive play...The strength of the 'script' is that all of the witnesses and suspects meld part of the story together to create a complicated scenario of what is basically a very simple case...The producers have done a masterful job of combining walking tours, street theater and murder mysteries...It is fun for all and, actually, a very nicely designed case...Wonderful fun, good theater and a very different experience."
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“If it sounds like fun to you at all, it most certainly will be…All the actors resort to chewing the scenery a bit to compete with the distractions of being outside, but despite this and the heavy period and immigrant accents—all well done—their performances retain a remarkable level of truthfulness…One of the most impressive parts of the production is the degree to which it’s improvised…Aside from the slight noise issue, the show felt impeccably planned and executed.”
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