The Wild Party (Illumination Act) NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%

(30 Ratings)

Positive

80%

Mixed

17%

Negative

Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Ambitious, Raunchy, Absorbing

About the Show

Illumination Act presents this immersive staging of Andrew Lippa’s racy and decadent 1920s-set musical drama, where the audience is interspersed amongst the action.

Based on Joseph Moncure March's 1928 poem of the same name, 'The Wild Party' features characters Queenie and Burrs, a romantic duo as volatile as they are passionate. Queenie hosts a party at her apartment to reignite the fire in their relationship. The guest list includes a pugilist, a prostitute, a slick producer, twins equal parts flamboyant and incestuous, among others. This raucous group makes liberal use of bootlegged alcohol, cocaine, and sultry dancing as tensions overheat and the party descends into bacchanalia. Included with ticket purchases are free drink tokens which may be redeemed at the venue for cocktails and refreshments. This musical is intended for mature audiences.

Show-Score Member Reviews (30)

Great singing, Great staging, Masterful, Resonant, Exquisite

See it if Immersive to the max, choreography to the nth degree, deliciously dangerous and voices that reach into your bones (& strong drinks)

Don't see it if You can't take 2 1/2 hours (1 intermission) in a folding chair Read more

Great singing, Great writing, Great music, Raunchy, Absorbing

See it if You want to sip cocktails and watch a jazz era party spiral out of control in rhyming dialogue and song.

Don't see it if you don't know the source material, or will be irritated by not being able to hear or see every scene, depending on your seat & the mic'ing.

Entertaining, Great singing, Ambitious

See it if Enjoy cabaret, Love theater and Young Sexy Actors running around in next to nothing!

Don't see it if You don't like Immersive Theater and Complimentary drinks at a show. Or if you believe hunting elephants is ok. Read more

Absorbing, Immersive, Captivating, Delightful

See it if you like the 1920s, party scenes, all things "taboo", queer-inclusive stories, or even just some great songs.

Don't see it if you're offended by promiscuity or dislike interactive theatre. If you struggle to hear shows well plan ahead and ask staff about options.

Entertaining, Great singing, Great choreography

See it if You like intimate, musical theatre that is sexy, saucy and turns intense as the party heats up.

Don't see it if You can't stand uneven sound levels. You don't like trekking into BK. You don't like musicals.

Ambitious, Entertaining, Great singing, Great staging, Intense moments

See it if you want more than your money's worth for an off-off bway musical complete w/costumes, live band, big cast, free drink-the whole enchilada!

Don't see it if you can't go to Brooklyn- but it is worth the trip, the time and the cost, unless if you don't like period musical esp. in open stage style. Read more

Ambitious, Entertaining, Overly long, Interesting

See it if You're a fan of the Lippa version and want to see it staged live albeit not by the best singers.

Don't see it if You can't sit in uncomfortable chairs for almost 3 hours or you find outer parts of Brooklyn daunting. Read more

Great staging, Great singing, Fun

See it if you like the music--the cast is great. An excellent off-off-Broadway production that's performed all around the audience in cabaret seating

Don't see it if you don't like being close to the action or coming far into Brooklyn. Also, the show seemed a bit longer here than I remember it being.

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