The Shadow Box NYC Reviews and Tickets

77%

(41 Reviews)

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Members say

Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Intelligent, Great acting, Resonant

About the Show

Michael Cristofer’s Tony-winning play looks into the deep personal impact of terminal illness among three families who must face the inevitable.

Over the course of twenty-four hours, they will struggle through their own journeys towards self-acceptance.

But in the end, there must always be hope.

Not seen in New York in 25 years, Cristofer’s powerful portrayal of human struggles remains timely and still echoes the contemporary issues we face today, most especially in our current conversations on healthcare.

Member Reviews (41)

Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Profound, Resonant, Great writing

See it if You want to see a show that takes a good honest look at death and dying and how it effects not only the person dying but those around him.

Don't see it if You’re looking for a light fluffy show. This is a well written unflinching look at some of the deep dark questions faced by those involved. Read more

Intense, Overrated, Riveting, Resonant, Ambitious

See it if A very serious play about terminal illness, death and dispear. Morbid but some good plot lines.

Don't see it if If a serious subject about terminal illness and dying not a gre as t set, acting questionable.

Intelligent, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Intense, Absorbing

See it if you like serious theater about dying and how affects both the individual and those close to him/her. Ambitious work by the cast on nice set.

Don't see it if you are triggered by pain and suffering or terminal illness. A bit quirky in the rotating of the stories that requires constant attention.

Significant subject, Thought-provoking, Funny, Great script

See it if gut wrenching drama with humor that explores the nature of the human condition excites you. Three hospice occupants living their life's end

Don't see it if inconsistent performances distract you. The script helps to sustain the uneven work, but there are still weak moments.

A few good performances, Occasional insights, Clunky, Dated, Scattered

See it if you like earnest plays with large casts that deal with life-&-death subjects, even if less than elegant in construction.

Don't see it if you need more from a play than sporadic insights into the human condition. Read more

Slow, Great writing, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if Pre-AIDS overlapping end-of-life triptych revival.From death &dying cottages,the affected vent:"We've done enough thinking; can't we dance?"

Don't see it if Great performances blow off the dirge dust."The universe isn't a syllogism, it's a miracle/Nobody wants to hear about it, even the doctors" Read more