Fern Hill
74%
74%
(55 Ratings)
Positive
76%
Mixed
18%
Negative
6%
Members say
Great acting, Entertaining, Funny, Disappointing, Relevant

About the Show

Three couples' long-standing companionship is put to the test when a marital betrayal is discovered in this new comedy by Mike Tucker.

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Critic Reviews (16)

The New York Times
September 22nd, 2019

"In ‘Fern Hill,’ Scene-Stealing for the Common Good: John Glover lifts Michael Tucker’s otherwise convoluted and crowded dramedy of baby boomers contemplating life on a commune."
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The Hollywood Reporter
September 19th, 2019

"An ensemble of acting veterans, including Jill Eikenberry and Mark Linn-Baker, appears in the new dramedy written by 'L.A. Law' actor Michael Tucker, about six friends who mull over the idea of living together in their old age."
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Theatermania
September 19th, 2019

"Aging Baby Boomers Experiment With Communal Living in Fern Hill: Three couples navigate their golden years under one roof."
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BroadwayWorld
September 22nd, 2019

"'FERN HILL' at 59E59 Theaters-A Mature Comedy that is Heartfelt and Spirited."
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Lighting & Sound America
September 26th, 2019

"The pleasures of 'Fern Hill' are largely incidental…an amiable, intermittently amusing conversation piece about marriage, friendship, aging, and adultery; despite its tendency to touch lightly on serious matters, it's the kind of entertainment that wouldn't say "boo" to a goose, so determined is it to leave the audience feeling warm and fuzzy."
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Talkin' Broadway
September 19th, 2019

"Three aging couples, all longtime friends, consider the possibility of communal living, in Michael Tucker's wobbly comic drama. An excellent cast does its best to liven things up, but to little avail."
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New York Stage Review
September 19th, 2019

3/5 Stars "Old Friends, Getting Older': Michael Tucker's play considers marriage and friendship in our golden years"
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New York Stage Review
September 19th, 2019

2/5 Stars "'Trouble Down on the Farm': Come for actors John Glover and Mark Linn-Baker; leave with playwright Michael Tucker's recipe for spaghetti with clam sauce"
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