Neil Simon's I Ought To Be In Pictures NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%

(51 Ratings)

Positive

84%

Mixed

10%

Negative

Members say

Dated, Entertaining, Funny, Great acting, Slow

About the Show

A screenwriter reexamines parenthood and love after unexpected reunion with daughter.

Herb Tucker, a struggling middle-aged screenwriter experiencing writer's block, is taken aback when his daughter, Libby, whom he left behind with their Brooklyn family 16 years earlier, unexpectedly arrives in West Hollywood with dreams of making it in the movie industry. Libby's arrival not only compels Herb to reassess the duties of parenthood but also forces him to confront the complexities of his fluctuating relationship with his girlfriend, Steffy.

As Herb grapples with his past abandonment and attempts to navigate his present circumstances, Neil Simon's poignant play delves into themes of family, love, and personal growth, offering a profound exploration of human connections and the pursuit of reconciliation.

Show-Score Member Reviews (25)

Delightful, Funny, Great staging, Great acting, Great writing

See it if you enjoy light comedy amidst family relationship issues - this one exposes what many deal with in parent-child relationships after divorce.

Don't see it if you want a serious look at these issues - much is made fun of and is overdone for the comical effect. A bit on the long side.

Great staging, Holds up well, Dated

See it if You are a fan of Neil Simon‘s work and want to see one of his more unknown shows that does not get produced very often

Don't see it if You are stuck in your ways. They changed the role of the daughter and made her disabled, it does not appear that is the writen that way Read more

Entertaining

See it if I love Neil SImon. He is a creative genius and his body of work should be studied by all for how he really has his finger on the pulse of

Don't see it if Don't like somewhat dated shows. Read more

Great writing, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if A funny Neil Simon comedy that is very entertaining. Nice set and a very good 3 person cast.

Don't see it if You don’t care for light comedy’s.

Fluffy, Cliched, Entertaining

See it if You are in for an endearing light play. Funny at times.

Don't see it if Uneven acting. Read more

Dated, Cliched, Entertaining

See it if You want an entertaining night out. Play dealing w family issues, but at surface.

Don't see it if You want something insightful or moving; this is just fun.

Resonant, Dated

See it if into a light dramedy about being connected, "in the picture". An iconic 3-hander, natural acting, non-traditional casting. Gently emotional.

Don't see it if well... the first act is slow, but the overall experience is lovely. Best for those seeking a glimpse into popular early '80s theater.

Dated, Excruciating, Great staging, Quirky, Slow

See it if you want to see a father/daughter love story of redemption and forgiveness.

Don't see it if you want a musical; the daughter's dialogue was very brash at times.

Critic Reviews (2)

"...has some nostalgic charm but not much else"
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"neither funny enough to be a comedy nor deep enough to be a character drama"
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