Mary Jane (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (125)
See it if You want to see the BEST acting. Rachel McAdams is unforgettable! The other actors are first rate. The subject matter is intense and though
Don't see it if You don't care for intense subjects or you want a light subject however there is lightness and humor
See it if You want to see a beautiful and deeply human play.
Don't see it if The story is emotionally heavy even if the show is simple and light, be prepared.
See it if You like shows that make you THINK. This is a magnificent piece in every way-writing/acting/set/lights/costumes! Really incredible!
Don't see it if You want something fun and fluffy or if caring for a seriously ill child may trigger you. Very emotional. Stunning performances by all. Read more
See it if A stunning play about a mother’s resilience in caring for a severely ill child. The cast is flawless. The writing is gorgeous.
Don't see it if Make sure you’re braced for a deeply emotional show. That said, there’s so much love and compassion amidst the pain and sadness. Gorgeous. Read more
See it if You want to see a brilliant new play by Amy Herzog and starring an elegant and nuanced Rachel McAdams in her Broadway debut. Wow. So moving.
Don't see it if Heavy subject matter is a no-go. Small cast “slice-of-life” play. It is excellent, but very heavy.
See it if you want to see a good play about a single mother dealing with the intricacies of having a severely disabled child.
Don't see it if if you are expecting a fun happy play. Read more
See it if Beautifully written & acted character study of single mother with a severely disabled child and the incumbent problems involved in his care.
Don't see it if looking for something frivolous. Many possible triggers Read more
See it if You appreciate a play that is about nuance, relationships, moments, and truth. Beautiful writing! Exquisite directing!
Don't see it if You don't have really good ears. It's very hard to hear Rachel McAdams. Too bad they didn't cast a theater actor in the role.
Critic Reviews (14)
"...McAdams’s natural sunniness and Mary Jane’s reality enhances the play’s tension."
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"...McAdams’s natural sunniness and Mary Jane’s reality enhances the play’s tension."
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"...Herzog’s play shines like a candle in the dark."
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"Rachel McAdams soars in poignant slice-of-life play"
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"McAdams works in ways that tend toward the understated, yet precisely observed."
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“ 'Mary Jane' stays with viewers long after they leave the theater. "
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"It’s difficult to sit through, and yet, there is something consoling about it."
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"a portrait of an everyday saint, and a compelling one to boot."
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