Yours Unfaithfully
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Yours Unfaithfully
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Yours Unfaithfully NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(72 Ratings)
Positive
83%
Mixed
15%
Negative
2%
Members say
Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Entertaining, Relevant

About the Show

Mint Theater Company presents the very belated world premiere of Miles Malleson's 1933 "un-romantic comedy" about life in an open marriage, and the price of free love.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (72)

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nap
173 Reviews | 46 Followers
75
Interesting, Slow, Intelligent, Great acting

See it if you enjoy plays about complex emotions within relationship (jealousy, love, communication, etc). It has some great emotional moments.

Don't see it if you want something fast-paced or edgy by today's standards. It centers around the emotions, rather than actions, of the characters.

168 Reviews | 24 Followers
75
Great acting, Slow

See it if you enjoy drawing room sort-of-comedy. Good acting and old-fashioned situations.

Don't see it if You like quick, witty comedy. It is sort of slow and certainly not Noel Coward. But all in all an OK evening.

Al
127 Reviews | 888 Followers
75
Absorbing, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if you are interested in the pros and cons of an open marriage.

Don't see it if you want a play with a lot of energy. This one is mostly people involved in an open marriage calmly discussing their feelings.

106 Reviews | 15 Followers
65
Clever, Disappointing, Thought-provoking, Insipid

See it if You appreciate some good acting...and an interesting "almost" plot about marriage infidelity

Don't see it if You would prefer more action..more depth of characters Read more

146 Reviews | 60 Followers
60
Banal, Disappointing, Insipid

See it if you don't mind a silly plot (although, it might not be so far fetched).

Don't see it if you've experienced a cheating partner.

179 Reviews | 82 Followers
60
Slow, Disappointing, Boring

See it if you like plays from the 1920's/1930's and the clothing from that era...

Don't see it if you want stimulating theater as it's very slow moving and quite boring...

228 Reviews | 43 Followers
60
Dated, Slow, Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Quirky

See it if you've always wished you could be transported back to the 1930s and see the premiere of a somewhat Cowardesque comedy w/o British accents.

Don't see it if George Bernard Shaw's oh-so-modern exchange of ideas about the sexes makes you yawn because in a way this is just second-rate Shaw.

536 Reviews | 280 Followers
30
Good play, bad production, Banal, Lightweight acting, Slow pacing, Disappointing

See it if you want to see a play that was never produced.

Don't see it if you want to see a well acted and directed play. This is just the opposite. Play feels very long. Acting is amateurish. Read more

Critic Reviews (25)

W
January 27th, 2017

"This never produced 1933 play is extremely well written, psychologically astute, often wry and–despite what initially appears preposterous–in context, rather credible. Playwright Miles Malleson had a terrific feel for represented class and period…Lightly presenting a provocative premise, the piece is entertaining and well mounted...Director Jonathan Bank keeps the three act piece humming along, allowing for awkward pauses with finesse."
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Broadway & Me
February 1st, 2017

"Surprisingly contemporary for a play written more than 80 years ago, and this production is totally engaging…A series of beautifully orchestrated silent scenes speak just as loudly as Malleson's well-crafted dialogue. It's all executed by an excellent cast…Not everything works...There's far too much talk about cricket...Theatergoers who like tidy endings may balk at Malleson's ambiguous one. But those of a more open-minded disposition will find it gives them a lot to think about."
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Blog Critics
January 31st, 2017

“Malleson’s delicious, cryptic work was light years ahead of its time, and this sumptuously crafted production is a treasure...Malleson’s characterization of Anne is profound…'Yours Unfaithfully' is a marvelous production exquisite in its dramatic spectacle and in the cast’s acute, humorous performances. This is a must-see for its subtleties of wit and humor, its sometimes brilliant dialogue, its fine recreation of setting, and its intriguing character portrayals.”
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DC Metro Theater Arts
January 26th, 2017

"'Yours Unfaithfully' was written in 1933 but never produced, so we salute Jonathan Bank for staging the world premiere of this absolutely delightful comedy...Malleson’s ear for the language of the upper midle class in England is impeccable...This is exactly the sort of play that Jonathan Bank and his colleagues at the Mint are mandated to do. I’ve seen many of them, and this particular one is to me the jewel in its crown."
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Show Showdown
January 30th, 2017

"Malleson starts a little too in media res for my taste...For me, this leaves too many questions unanswered...It's too bad, too, because much of the play is fascinating...It doesn't help that Max von Essen, an actor I usually enjoy, fails to fully inhabit Stephen...The main redeeming feature of the production is Elisabeth Gray's completely believable, subtle, and smart performance as Anne...I guess some of the weak acting must be the fault of director Jonathan Bank."
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Z
January 30th, 2017

"Given the witty dialogue and entertaining explorations of marriage, it’s surprising the play has never been produced...The performances are superb. Max von Essen is splendid as Stephen...The graceful Elisabeth Gray’s acting and facial expressions are particularly exquisite, trying to sort out her wavering emotions...There is no apparent reason to have two intermissions...While this may have made the evening longer than necessary, it was still a good night in the theatre."
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NY Theatre Guide
January 26th, 2017

"Director Jonathan Bank has staged this production with great skill and subtlety...The fault lies in the writing...Miles Malleson may have been ahead of his times in tackling the ins and outs of marital infidelity, but he approached the topic with a kind of Shavian high-mindedness that renders the whole thing rather dull and improbable. It is a very talky play, as were George Bernard Shaw’s, but without Shaw’s wit and spark of subversion."
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Our Theater Blog
January 26th, 2017

"A charming and disarming comedy/drama...The brilliantly deft production of 'Yours Unfaithfully' is a welcome addition to the Mint archive. As is customary in a Mint production, sets and costumes have a panache as well. The scenic and costume design are admirable. The top-notch ensemble brings Malleson’s smart vision to life with an easy flair. It’s a tribute to all involved that one can’t peg 'Yours Unfaithfully' as drama, or drawing-room comedy; it stands on its own."
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