Our Town, the timeless drama of life in the village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, has become an American classic with universal appeal. Thornton Wilder’s most frequently performed play, Our Town appeared on Broadway in 1938 to wide acclaim and won the Pulitzer Prize. This production will be the first major Broadway revival of the play in nearly 25 years.
"I love the written play, and I liked this dramatic rendition. Good acting with little setting. Actors had to portray through their motions and expressions. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 12, 2024
Loved it!
"What an amazing and moving experience! This was my first Broadway show on my first ever trip to NYC. It was so wonderful I hope I can come to another show again one day. Jim Parsons was outstanding. Always loved him in his previous work and was so looking forward to seeing him live and in person. He certainly did not disappoint. All the other performers did a terrific job as well. Well worth including on my to do list for my NYC adventure!"
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Lisa B from Torbay on Dec 9, 2024
Fantastic
"Great play! Lots to think about yet every day life. Actors did a great job. Would highly recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 9, 2024
A must see and compelling play!
"My husband and I didn't know what to expect but we LOVED the show! It was entertaining, the actors were wonderful and the ending was a tear filled. We highly recommend seeing this wonderful play that was beautifully written and that the actors brought to life!"
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Jessica A from Rancho Viejo on Dec 5, 2024
Must see
"We wanted to see because of Katie Holmes. She did not disappoint. The cast was awesome. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2024
Reminder of my past
"Seeing Wilder’s iconic play again after many years, I was reminded of the exquisite simplicity of this play. So glad that such well known actors deemed Our Town a great play for their talents. "
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Diane W from Dallas on Dec 3, 2024
Great story/great cast
"The production of Our Town at the beautiful Barrymore Theatre was excellent. I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house. The play is heartwarming and heartbreaking. Jim Parsons and Richard Thomas were perfectly cast. Was I the only person who cried?!"
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Patricia O from Chandler on Dec 1, 2024
Profound and Insightful
"Our Town is a must watch for all ages to understand life. The cast were brilliant in presenting the layers of storytelling and had a profound impact of my perspective of life. Jim Parsons was brilliant as the anchor and storyteller. Could not have expected anything less. Overall a brilliant presentation with outstanding performances. "
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Pankaj D from Sammamish on Nov 24, 2024
Best revival of the season!
"This was the best-acted, most moving, emotional and thought-provoking drama of the season! The minimal set gave audience members the chance to imagine exactly what was going on and was so effective. Not only was this Wilder’s masterpiece but arguably it was the best American play of the 20th century."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 22, 2024
A timeless tale worth the journey
"The set design, casting, acting, and interpretation of Wilder's timeless play were superb! Zoey Deutch perfectly portrayed youthful self absorption and the shock of "you don't know what you've got until you lose it." Katie Holmes was a wonder as Mrs. Webb, displaying a quiet strength of a woman working to keep her household running smoothly day to day. This is a timeless tale of the people that make up a community, their roles, and their interconnectedness."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 21, 2024
So Good
"We didn’t know what to expect from this show. We were so blown away. The Barrymore is a gorgeous little theatre. And the subject was unexpectedly warm hearted. Loved it. Will do it again!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 15, 2024
A glimpse into small town NH life in early 1900s
"I enjoyed the plot, design, performance (lead and ensemble). Jim Parsons rose to the challenge laid by former “Stage Managers” such as Orson Welles and Hal Holbrook. The musical elements throughout the show were performed perfectly. This is a show appropriate for families and one of my favorites on Broadway."
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Robert C from Catonsville on Nov 12, 2024
Excellent cast, fantastic performances and marvelous story.
"The story was heart warming, taking you back to a simpler time that stressed family and community, though still timely. The cast was well assembled and they really got into the character and seemed to be moved by the subject."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 4, 2024
Broadway, Always a Tangible Experience
"One word..."WOW!" The intimate setting of the Barrymore only served to further heighten the experience for me...add in the superb cast (EVERYONE) and, well, I'm still experiencing the performance three days later. Forget going to a movie - there is absolutely, positively no substitution for live theatre!"
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Kevin P from Westfield on Oct 27, 2024
One of this country’s great plays.
"Beautifully written, beautifully acted, full of quiet surprises. I’d watch in again, gratefully, in a second."
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Henry M from New Rochelle on Oct 27, 2024
Wonderful evening!
"Jim Parsons is wonderful. The show encompasses all emotions. We had a great evening!"
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Mark L from Keller on Oct 24, 2024
Brilliant in all ways
"Amazing cast. Brilliant direction. Phenomenal music. A great play that touches on life, love, loss, death and most of all appreciation for life. Jim Parsons, Richard Thomas …each of the cast stunning. Support g actors William Timony as the police officer and every single one of the cast…brilliant .. moving…ultimately life altering. Kenny Leon directs brilliantly with a shout out to the deaf/ Hard Of Hearing culture and community. I want to see it again!"
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Kevin S from Manchester on Oct 23, 2024
Deeper than you may think
"The play was fantastic, Jim Parsons is a great storyteller. But when everything makes sense in the end and you have that "aha" moment, it's just so good. I teared up a bit. The cast was brilliant, the songs were beautiful and everything was very emotional for me. Go if you love a good metaphor as well."
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Irina C from NYC on Oct 22, 2024
A timeless stage play!
"This is a timeless, tried and true
story told in a very thoughtful and engaging way by a cast of excellent actors. "
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Rose F from Clarksboro on Oct 22, 2024
A play that makes one think
"The storyline was not what I expected. So, it caused me to think along the lines of play to stay in the moment. It was deep! I really enjoyed the play."
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Joseph S from Atlanta on Oct 20, 2024
An interesting staging approach that made you have to think. O
"The staging was terrific. Parson is a brilliant choice for the narrator. This is a favorite story of mine and they delivered a sweet homage."
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Michael T from Brooklyn on Oct 20, 2024
An American Classic
"Brilliant performances by the whole cast. A star studded cast who delivered on the promise of the original play. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 17, 2024
Creative, reimagined universal message
"It was a creatively reimagined version made relevant for the current day. Jim Parsons’ brilliant narration subtly ‘pruned’ the length and drama to maintain the flow and interest. Well done and very thought provoking about the play’s universal message. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 17, 2024
Thoughtful play--great director
"The performance of the actors was heartfelt and believable; the entire production was in total accord with Thornton Wilder's ideas and settings. beautiful, thought provoking and deeply philosophical--- a great conversation starter for days and days...."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 17, 2024
Our Town always delivers
"As we walked out of the theatre immediately after Act 3, many of the audience was sniffling or searching for hankies to wipe away the tears. This “Our Town”delivers that gut punch about living, loving, dying that it always has. Kenny Leon’s inspired directing adds a few layers of humor, energy and pathos to this wonderful play. The minimal set and lighting with lanterns cascading down from above the company beautifully emphasize the star studded and universal themes.
Jim Parsons as the bearded stage manager delivered an outstanding performance.
If you go, be sure to notice the aromas that are pumped into the audience in certain scenes, particularly at the end when the smell of bacon permeates the theatre.
If you like to be amused and deeply touched in your theatre experience this show is for you."
