Whiskey Pants: The Mayor of Williamsburg NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (108)
See it if you are intrigued by the concept of Sweeney Todd meets Natasha Pierre. Solid score, stellar performances by new actors on the scene.
Don't see it if you're expecting a spectacle, huge musical; or if you're strictly a core theatre repertoire enthusiast. Read more
See it if You like out-of-the-box theatre with extremely original ideas and very timely views of our world . An immersive experience.
Don't see it if You like classically staged theatre with all the usual types of sets, scenery and costumes.
See it if You like a richly entertaining contemporary apocalyptic opera which dares to ask you if "it's dangerous to dream"
Don't see it if You don't like cast members giving you free whiskey shots Read more
See it if you enjoy being immersed in the setting of a story and interacting with the characters in an intimate environment.
Don't see it if you are adverse to theater in the round staging.
See it if You like gorgeous music beautifully sungby a uniformly talented cast
Don't see it if You want to see a traditional piece of theater or don’t like productions without dialog.
See it if you enjoy a rock opera with a very talented cast. It was thoroughly enjoyable, and everyone gets a shot of whiskey when you walk in.
Don't see it if you are a teetotaler who doesn't like rock music.
See it if EXCEPTIONAL music sung flawlessly by a super talented cast! Story is unique & the staging & performances really immerse you into it's world
Don't see it if You dislike sung-through musical. The music is Sondheim-esque, reminded me a bit of Sweeney. VERY IMPRESSIVE complicated beautiful score. Read more
See it if Outstanding show. Superb music and voices. Simple but beautiful staging. Simple story done really well. What an amazing surprise.
Don't see it if you don't like complex music and musicals. You don't care for drinking. Read more
Critic Reviews (5)
"A remarkably silly new work...And while some of the silliness leaves something to be desired, a lot of it is at the beating heart of 'Whiskey Pants', ultimately a very hardworking production...The work is fun, and while there are just a handful of jokes, the experience is a jovial one with a shot or two of the dramatic. Though a greater foundation would've done wonders for the piece, there’s still a ride of a time in Williamsburg 'Whiskey Town.'"
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"A vibrant, sweet celebration and a bitter truth, all in one shot...At first I couldn’t become at ease with the phantasmagoric setting and the odd plot...Then it hit me, 'Whiskey Pants' is a fairy tale and should be viewed as such. The engulfing, fast-moving music and spectacular visual designs might make you think for a second that it is all sheer entertainment. Then you realize that you are witnessing a coming of age story of a talented girl in an alcoholic family."
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"Christian De Gre has composed an intense score that creates a distinctive and compelling environment. Book by Serrana Gay and lyrics by Joseph Reese Anderson weave a simple and intoxicating story line. The cast is a powerful ensemble with fervent singing voices...The pacing and staging keep the action flowing as the character progress on their journey toward a different perspective of their reality."
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"From the director to the writer to the cast, everyone commits fully to the vision...A remarkable script combined with a fantastic ensemble and strong direction, 'Whiskey Pants: The Mayor of Williamsburg' is another triumph for the Mind The Art Entertainment team. One that shows that ten years after its conception, they are here to stay. Do not miss it!"
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"It’s a visually stimulating theatre experience that has so many beautiful elements that your eyes and ears won’t know what to do next...To me, the score, the songs, and the vocals are what makes this wonderful production magical. All else is gravy. The orchestration is clever, crisp, fresh, different and stimulating...The cast is focused, and they gel like a well oiled machine, delivering emotional performances through out. The direction is phenomenal."
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