Doubt NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%
(37 Ratings)
Positive
97%
Mixed
3%
Negative
0%
Members say
Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Intense

About the Show

John Patrick Shanley’s tale of a power struggle in a school won the Pulitzer Prize and Tony award for Best Play in 2005.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (37)

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80 Reviews | 39 Followers
100
Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Riveting, Thought-provoking

See it if Incredible. Cherry Jones was brilliant, and Brian F. O'Byrne matched her step for step. Ambiguous ending clinched it, unlike the film.

Don't see it if You think your religion has no faults.

87 Reviews | 37 Followers
95
Intelligent, Masterful, Engaging, Memorable, Provocative

See it if want an experience of theatre allows you to consider the questions posed and point of view; as viewer you are a factor in the final outcome

Don't see it if you do not want to deal with philosophical issues of the church or potential interference by priests; or if you just want to be amused.

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273 Reviews | 200 Followers
95
Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Intense, Must see

See it if Cherry Jones is outstanding. Story raises difficult moral questions, but in the end, the show leaves us in doubt about what we think we know

Don't see it if You have trouble seeing authority challenged, have been in denial about sexual abuse and the Church, you want happy endings.

68 Reviews | 63 Followers
95
Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Great writing, Intelligent

See it if you love Cherry Jones, surprisingly relevant thrillers, ambitious and ambiguous plots.

Don't see it if you already have enough nun issues and Catholic baggage.

723 Reviews | 254 Followers
93
Absorbing, Clever, Great acting, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if You want to see one of the finest plays of recent years. Even if you saw the movie, the play is worth seeing.

Don't see it if You're incredibly religious and do not want to hear a story that might impact your faith.

432 Reviews | 67 Followers
92
Intelligent, Intense, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you want a full theatre experience that brings up major moral questions.

Don't see it if you don't want to think while watching a play and want to be merely entertained.

155 Reviews | 27 Followers
91
Absorbing, Great acting, Edgy, Great writing, Masterful

See it if The way theatre is supposed to be. Gripping, intensely acted, meaningful.

Don't see it if You are looking for a light comedy or are sensitive to a discussion of religious topics and childhood assaults.

63 Reviews | 5 Followers
90
Intense, Masterful, Intelligent, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you like thought provoking dramas and open ended plots. Cherry Jones is a must see. Excellent staging and cast.

Don't see it if dramas with controversial topics are not your cup of tea.

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