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Ted Alper
· June 28, 2017
Wow! I was on a rare visit to NY, had Sunday evening free and was very happy to get the opportunity to take in "Measure for Measure", which I had read but never before seen. It was -- on the whole -- ...very well done and the ending with [spoiler alerts!] Angelo's repentance and pardon, Isabella's silence and ultimate consent to marriage made much more sense than I expected them to. I very much appreciated the diversity of casting and accents and thought the characterizations were all strong. [Angelo was not done like Trump, thank goodness, that would be too obvious a choice. This was more Nixonian, which worked]. The comic relief and subplots were handled well and seemed very much in the spirit of the play, which is *not* a tragedy though it has moments of intense drama. I must say, though, I didn't really care for the "pre-show" business -- even if the people behind me weren't chattering away and another fellow talking on his phone, it didn't really serve any useful purpose, especially when I then had to sit in the theatre for 15-20 minutes before the start of the play. But it was a small fault and did not diminish my satisfaction with the perfomance. See More
Sarah Victoria
· July 7, 2017
Measure for Measure with my 3rd experience at Theatre for a New Audience, and it did not disappoint. Jonathan Cake is one of my favorite Shakespearean actors, and it was wonderful seeing him kill it i...n this role. TFANA always has lively productions, very heartfelt and sincere. I appreciate their lack of pretension, and at the same time, their respect for Shakespeare's words. I would recommend this theater to anyone. See More
Sylvia Stein
· July 10, 2017
I've seen many wonderful productions at TFANA. Measure for Measure, however, wasn't one of them. A lot of the actors seemed to be straining to connect with the text and with each other, which led to ...dead spots in the performance. I didn't particularly believe or care about the characters and wasn't drawn into the story, which should have been compelling. If this had been a college production, I wouldn't be this harsh; this production was at a school level, and not worthy of TFANA. Shakespeare is usually very difficult to handle, even for actors with a lot of classical training. I'm afraid this cast was lacking and so was the direction. See More
Vilma Hodo
· July 1, 2017
I experienced Theatre for a New Audience through the production Measure for Measure, unforgettable, awesome, great artists , great technology, the latest theatre technology. As an actress its was real...ly worthy for me to see all the talented actors , their energy in scene. I highly recommend Theatre for a New Audience. See More
Lawrence Samuel Smith
· July 9, 2017
This place was awesome. The play was amazing. The actors did a good job while performing. I recommend people to go here. Hint Hint Wink Wink, just a heads up before you watch the show you have an opti...on to go through a brothel. If you don't you can walk right up the stairs. See More
Janet Juszkiewicz Daly
· June 5, 2017
The ticket price of $80 to $90 is discounted down to $20 for anyone under 30 or students of any age. But, seniors are only eligible for mailing list discount tickets at $65. This is an ageist policy ...and completely inequitable. I guess the only segment of our society people can treat unfairly without fear of retribution are seniors. NOT FAIR! See More
Lisa Dove
· June 19, 2017
Consistently bold and reaching for something big. Season ticket holder for 3 years now, and will continue next year. I love the flexibility of the new Bklyn space, and the trust given directors and m...akers to find their vision. See More
Colleen Fitzgerald
· January 5, 2015
Caught the final performance of Tamburlaine, first time at this theater. Absolutely brilliant. The physical space of the very theater is exceptional: the box brings audience and actors together in a w...ay I had never experienced before; the view provided when exiting the box for intermission cleanses the mind, and prepares it for what is to come next. My only complaint, no prosecco, but a not terrible brut. %^) Not only am I eagerly awaiting the next show in March, but next season. See More
Tiffany Williams
· March 2, 2016
TFNA is my absolute favorite theatre company in NYC. Each and every production that I have ever seen there has been an example of impeccable interpretation and artistic collaboration. I feel like time... and time again I am seeing masterpiece after masterpiece. Truly some of the best quality theatre in the world happens here. See More
Spencer Leuenberger
· May 7, 2017
Facility is a great performance space and the staff there are first-rate, friendly and helpful.
Daniel Keith
· November 21, 2016
It was my first time to this theater and it was amazing! The cafe was great, the decor was great, and the play "Master of Two Servants" was absolutely hysterical. The audience laughed constantly throu...gh the entire piece. My face hurt. I'll definitely go back. See More
Kathleen Maher
· May 15, 2017
I witnessed Dianne Wiest play Beckett's alternately optimistic and blithely fatalistic Winnie with comic tenderness. She unraveled pretenses from the detritus of ordinary human confusion--and finds un...iversal revelation. The production convinced me that Samuel Beckett belongs with Shakespeare and a few others whose literary work requires every generation’s attention. See More
Gary Mathias
· October 26, 2013
Beware of the side balcony seats in this theatre. They are obstructed views of the stage. You are staring into a bank of lights and only see half the stage. You need to lean forward to see all of the ...stage. They consider them full price seats, but I bet none of the theatre company principals sat in these seats for a performance, especially a three hour performance. Also, the railing in front of the seats is flimsy. Not a good design. We walked out without seeing the show because they would not give us other seats with a better view. Not likely to return. gmathias See More
Ayun Halliday
· April 24, 2017
One of the most beautiful theaters in New York, presenting consistently excellent, thought-provoking old work in fresh stagings. Would that I were under 30 and could score those sweet, sweet $20 tickets!
Larry Feldstein
· March 5, 2017
Love this theater and have never been disappointed from the very first production. "Skin of our Teeth" was excellent. Amazing staging (as usual), a fine cast (Mary Wiseman is a star in the making) and... a tale very relevant today See More
Anthony Rubin
· March 12, 2017
Going to Theatre for a new Audience was a great idea. I saw The Skin of our Teeth last night and it was amazing. If they have more shows like this one, I would definitely come back. Great job! And bra...va to all! See More
Shaina Hecht
· January 18, 2017
I had a FABULOUS time both times I went. Great prices and a really fun show. I thought they had great service and great layout. Would absolutely recommend and go back again.
Arlene Velez Marese
· July 10, 2017
Wonderful theatre-going experience! A MUST DO for any theatre lover.
Troy Storm
· November 1, 2013
Absolutely terrific piece of theatre. Taymor's imaginative production creates original jaw-dropping moments throughout the entire nearly three hours. All of which serve the play unflinchingly. The bra...nd spanking new stage space begins as a gleaming black area that turns into a rubix cube of trap doors and elevators that swallow and engorge fairies and real folk with such astonishing wit you want to leap up and be a part of the fun. Most charming is a phalanx of kids who become whatever is needed to make the production soar that isn't accomplished with ropes and brilliant projections and miles of fabric. Every actor is a joy. The play is an utter joy to be a part of. See More
Gia Cerone
June 3, 2014
THE SHANNON and The Killer (I love the word GOBSMACKED)

Seeing the play The Killer a few Sundays ago, made me think, a lot (something I try to do rarely, or it just never stops!)...

Anyway, I've already commented on how amazing and mind bending the play itself was.
But then my thoughts drifted to......Michael Jordan.
(Can't wait to see where this is going, right?)

Years ago, I scored tickets to a Knicks Bulls game at The Garden. Jordan was playing.
Well, he wasn't playing, he was dominating!
It was like he had a light from within that just radiated outward.

It struck me as I watched him, mesmerized, I am seeing, I am witnessing, the person that is the BEST at this, this, THING he does.He has reached the pinnacle. There is no one better at THIS than him.

I was gobsmacked.

What a weird, simple thought. But so profound all at once. Imagine being the best, I mean really the best at something, anything, in this universe!

I took that thought home with me, and it's crawled back into my conscience at other times in my life since, but never with the power it did when I saw MJ beat the Knicks at The Garden that night.

Well, that is, until I saw Michael Shannon a couple of Sundays ago in The Killer.
There it was again.

Boom.

This guy is the BEST at this, thing HE does, and I get to see it. Live! I'm a lifelong New Yorker. I've seen plays, musicals, bands. You know the drill. But Shannon? In this play?

C'mon.

He's the greatest actor of my generation.
He's the BEST at what he does.

Gobsmacked again.

I'm pretty lucky I've been privileged enough to see these things I have.
I can tell my cats and they can tell their cats and their cat's-cats........
Alright, I don't have kids, but you get the point.

Go see this and watch a guy do a thing better than anyone else in this universe.
It's so good.
HE'S so good it hurts.

Michael Shannon must suck at every thing else he does. I mean he has to, no? No one can be that good at something and still be good at anything else,

Shit. Maybe.
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Andrew Appel
· June 4, 2017
This was a winning year for the TFANA. Each performance was rich and brilliant from Thornton Wilder to Goldoni to Becket. Im looking forward to Shakespeare!
Pirooz Aghssa
· February 19, 2017
Theatre for a New Audience consistently offers the public wonderful and innovative work. I have seen many great productions there over the years done with integrity and courage.
David Adelman
· February 27, 2017
Great intimate venue. Seats a little tight for long legged people like me. The show was amazing. Mary Wiseman stole the show as Sabina. She nailed it.
Michael Elias
· March 24, 2017
Wonderful productions of shows that need to be rethought and restaged and revived. Thoughtful interpretations with fine acting and innovative staging.
Heather Herron-Libson
· May 29, 2017
We've seen several Shakespeare productions and really enjoyed all of them.
Donald Moschberger
· May 15, 2017
Dianne Wiest is brilloant. To see her live is a pure joy.
Richard Dean
· September 26, 2015
Isolde - Incomprehensible. Richard Maxwell had a vision but I can't for the life of me tell you what it was. He got his Tristan and Isolde from Wikipedia and his dialogue from seemingly random Googles.... It needed a Richard Foreman Giant Duck. However, we LOVE TFANA and will excuse the occasional miss. See More
Molly Rusich
· April 3, 2016
Pericles was an absolute delight. I couldn't decide if I was more impressed with the costuming, the movement or the actors themselves. It was a visual and audio feast!
Ned Rosen
· December 24, 2013
I had the pleasure of seeing A Midsummer's Night Dream, my first time at the theater and I was completely blown away. It is small enough to be intimate yet malleable enough for Julie Taymor to stretch... the walls to infinity. See More
Tom Marshall
· November 20, 2016
"Servant of Two Masters" is a wonderful production. At once true to the centuries-old form and fresh, inventive, and timely. I laughed all the way through, and oh did I need that!
Kathleen Anderson Culebro
· December 27, 2014
Everything I've ever seen here has been impeccable. And I'm pretty unforgiving. Don't miss their work. oh! And the rosemary nuts at the cafe are really good.
Harvey Guion
· May 24, 2017
Always awesome work. Wonderful production values, and excellent performances !
R David Robinson
· November 23, 2016
My second time, and I'm damned tempted to see it a third. What a splendid company. I love you all!
Jim Pascale
· May 11, 2017
Amazing performance by one of America's greatest actresses.
Margot Avery
· April 16, 2017
Great theatre. The space itself and what's inside.
Amy Hume
· April 24, 2017
Brilliant theatre, terrific performance space, excellent artists.
Dusanka Marusic
· November 19, 2016
Servant of Two Masters was very updated, bad reviews didn't warrant criticism, first laughs since the election
Ayşe Levent
· June 2, 2014
Beautiful theatre, the intimate space allows you to really get sucked in and be transported. The King Lear production was wonderful!
Dorian Stern
· March 19, 2017
TFANA takes chances with this production-sorta ok?
Mel Bermudez
· May 5, 2015
I have a wonderful time with my friends it's was the best
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