Breathless (59E59 Theaters) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You enjoy seeing theatre in blackbox spaces, have experienced or know anyone who has lived with an addiction of any kind

Don't see it if You do not care for one-actor pieces, are uncomfortable being very close to the actor

See it if you enjoy seeing A list talent in an intimate venue. And you want to be blown away

Don't see it if an intimate solo show is not your thing. Read more

See it if you like intimate shows that are not trite about people with real problems. This case hoarding and over shopping.

Don't see it if you think any show with a woman with an addiction to shopping is shallow. This show explores the complexity of this problem.

See it if Tender solo show about a woman with a clothes hoarding obsession. Starts slow but gets intense. Good acting. I cared about her.

Don't see it if Also includes the development of a lesbian relationship. This seemed like the focus at first, but the emphasis shifted and got darker. Read more

See it if You like one woman shows with something interesting to say.

Don't see it if You don't don't like solo shows.

See it if Madeleine MacMahon's performance of a woman sliding into an OCD obsession perfectly captures the surprise & bewilderment of its discovery

Don't see it if Horton's script has a confused beginning; we are unsure if its about Sophie's clothing obsession or her coming into her lesbian awakenings

See it if You enjoy one-handers and semi-autobiographical pieces.

Don't see it if You dislike pieces that take a long time to get off the ground. Read more

See it if You want to see an excellent actress in a heartfelt show about life, love, and hoarding. A great Brits off Broadway production.

Don't see it if You don’t like solo shows or if hoarding issues are triggering to you.