The Snow Queen (Blessed Unrest)

Clever, Great staging, Entertaining, Beautiful, Resonating

January 3rd, 2018

See it if You like myths and folklore, physical theater, old stories retold, imaginative movement and staging.

Don't see it if You think this is children's theater. (It's not.)

Tami N Shaloum
New York City
35-49 | Female

37 reviews

100

Clever, Enchanting, Great staging, Delightful, Funny

January 11th, 2018

See it if you enjoy whimsical productions, joyful movement and quest stories.

Don't see it if you think children's theatre is just for kids.

Nicole 21
New York City
50-64 |

34 reviews

Ambitious, Entertaining, Resonant

July 30th, 2018

See it if Experimental, physical theater with well done stage design to go with some great acting and movement.

Don't see it if You don't like timeless tales seen in a ew, vibrant way.

Boekincho
Brooklyn
18-24 | Female

14 reviews

Clever, Enchanting, Great staging, Only occasionally indulgent, Delightful

January 14th, 2018

See it if you love fairy tales, the hero's journey, inventive staging and clever character work

Don't see it if young children in the audience will annoy you, or if you get frustrated with expressionistic snowflake dancing

Critic Reviews (9)

Kristen Morale |

January 12th, 2018

“The actors and creative team make this production a pleasure to watch, making the plot riveting, entertaining and just the slightest bit sad...I loved how a very small ensemble transforms into different characters, coordinating their movements to make the story flow seamlessly. And I loved how t...
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Ran Xia |

January 10th, 2018

“Blessed Unrest brings Hans Christian Anderson’s enigmatic tale of friendship center stage, in the company’s signature, highly physical style of storytelling...Well crafted and will delight adults and children alike...However, it often seems that ‘The Snow Queen’ wants to dig into something more ...
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Hazen Cuyler |

January 12th, 2018

“A charismatic cast and talented director...The dialogue and humor veer a bit more into modern slapstick. Opartny is surprisingly effective at translating the original narrative-driven story into a full-length play of dialogue. His script maintains the feeling of the original tale, while making t...
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Fern Siegel |

January 9th, 2018

“Opatrny’s adaptation of ‘The Snow Queen’ is interesting and clearly appeals to its young audience. But it would have added to the pleasure to see more of the title’s character, who controls winter with a dastardly hand...Still, the versatile cast clicks, and the creative simplicity of Maresca’s ...
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