The Shadow Box NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Interested in great acting;interested in dealing with death and dying.

Don't see it if ........

See it if you love a beautifully written and very deserving Pulitzer winning play that is so emotional and acted so brilliantly.

Don't see it if you are not interested in stories about death as the play might be too depressing at times. Read more

See it if you want to see why this play won both a Pulitzer and a Tony. Not Broadway quality but still exceptional.

Don't see it if dealing with approaching the approaching death of cancer patients and its effect on the patient and their family is not tolerable to you Read more

See it if you want to experience the perspectives and relationships of three different personalities in end or near end stages of terminal illnesses

Don't see it if you cannot tolerate the emotional stress of graphic descriptions of end stage illness and desperate attempts to hang on to vitality/love Read more

See it if you didnt have the privilege to see it in its debut. These characters are still very believable. Interesting casting choices felt natural.

Don't see it if Death and dying are triggers for you. If you are bothered by some clumsy acting choices. I disliked the set and found it ineffective, ugly

See it if You are not afraid to think about death and the lessons we can learn from those close to death.

Don't see it if You prefer fluff. Read more

See it if you'll appreciate a mostly well-acted play dealing with the human reluctance to accept our mortality & that of those we love

Don't see it if you prefer to avoid acknowledging that all of us will die & will dislike a play which focuses on death; would rather see something lighter. Read more

See it if You want to see a play about letting go. You want to see some great performers dealing with a serious matter.

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with seeing a performance about letting go of a loved one.