Washington Square NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (41)
See it if You enjoy Henry James’ beloved classic in an intimate space. You feel like you are actually a part of the action. A must see!
Don't see it if You are looking for a lavish production with grand sets. This is a fast paced adaptation of James’ novel—which is a good thing.
See it if Beautifully acted, minimal set but didn't miss it for a moment. Lovely costumes. Wonderful adaptation. Really worth seeing!!
Don't see it if I liked everything about this production. If you need glitzy sets or a musical, skip this - otherwise don't miss it!
See it if You like the author and style of speech.
Don't see it if You want sets and a long, rich theater experience. Read more
See it if This adaptation proves that good things come is small packages.
Don't see it if You want the full play or the movie, you might not like this adaptation.
See it if you like very good acting performances on a very small set with simple staging.You watch a woman transform herself despite actions of others
Don't see it if you don't like scenes of a woman being verbally belittled or you like an elaborate staging. Only two chairs on the set. Read more
See it if Director Sharp's austere, stern production choke-holds you & never lets go; a sense of obsessive dread is reinforced by the impressive cast
Don't see it if Visually its a tad too dark & audibly dialogue is thrown upstage but are moot points overall The razor sharp script (Sharp) keeps us attuned
See it if It's a small, intimate theatre. The acting, costumes, and scenery were all great.
Don't see it if If you don't like small theatres or are expecting fancy special effects this isn't for you.
See it if to get reacquainted w/ James’ exquisite short novel. Four crisp character studies in a minimal set. Felt well paced to me.
Don't see it if uninterested in the aristocratic milieu of 1900’s NY. Feels locket-sized and miniaturized.
Critic Reviews (5)
“Sharp’s adaptation explored family, love, and social status themes...The audience was inexorably drawn into a story conveyed through a 90-minute production in a seemingly virtual moment.”
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"Director Randy Sharp has done an exquisite job of adapting this tale of repression and quiet rebellion for the Axis stage in a lean 85-minute play that stays true to the book."
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On what is either a shoestring budget or a conscious effort to strip Henry James’ novel down to its essentials, Randy Sharp’s new adaptation of "Washington Square" is both exciting theater and entirely true to its source material. The quartet of fine actors make this story of 1840’s New York entirely credible and engrossing at all times. While it avoids the beautiful trappings usually associated with the period, it is so gripping that they are not missed for a moment.
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"The actors are as fluid and flawless as the writing and staging. The music composed by Paul Carbonara is part of this amazing production of sweeping compositions."
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" 'Washington Square' created a beautiful hour and a half based entirely on excellent fundamentals: focused writing, excellent acting, and a compelling story about compelling characters."
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