Monsoon Wedding
Closed 2h 30m
Monsoon Wedding
74%
74%
(59 Ratings)
Positive
71%
Mixed
22%
Negative
7%
Members say
Entertaining, Delightful, Disappointing, Ambitious, Slow

About the Show

A musical about the ways in which love evolves in a changing world, based on Mira Nair's hit film.

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Critic Reviews (12)

The New York Times
May 23rd, 2023

"Its shambolic plot lines and Indian-pop-meets-marching-band songs, though full of interest individually, fail to build on themselves or one another, leaving the intertwined tale of love and obligation to unravel as fast as it spins."
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New York Magazine / Vulture
May 22nd, 2023

"I was on 'Monsoon Wedding’s' side but was worn out by its cautiousness. It re-creates much of what’s appealing about the film and is satisfied to do so."
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The Wall Street Journal
May 25th, 2023

"Simply because its dramatic canvas is so broad, “Monsoon Wedding” cannot avoid compressing plot twists into moments of sentimentality and borderline melodrama...And the performances, which I am unable to celebrate in sufficient detail, are impeccable."
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The Observer
May 22nd, 2023

"You leave some musicals whistling your favorite tune. Others you exit humming the scenery. After 'Monsoon Wedding,' all I can buzz about is the color palette."
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The Washington Post
May 22nd, 2023

"The show turns the sitar-accented ragas of Indian classical music into show tunes, and envelops Brooklyn’s St. Ann’s Warehouse in the saturated colors of the sparkling saris worn in wealthy Delhi homes."
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Theatermania
May 22nd, 2023

"There’s plenty to like about 'Monsoon Wedding,' a musical overflowing with heart and humor. It’s a joyous occasion."
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Lighting & Sound America
May 23rd, 2023

“The book, by Arpita Mukherjee and Sabrina Dhawan (the latter of whom wrote the screenplay) is a fuzzy-minded enterprise that never seems to know where to focus or what to say about the characters...The score -- music by Vishal Bhardwaj and lyrics by Broadway veterans Masi Asare and Susan Birkenhead -- feature often-languid melodies and rather basic lyrics; one appreciates the perfect rhymes, but they stop short of poetry or wit.”
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New York Stage Review
May 22nd, 2023

"'Monsoon Wedding' settles into a surprisingly conventional, paint-by-numbers musical...One wishes that the creative team...took a few more risks when moving the story from screen to stage...And if I were a betting person, I’d say Wedding plans are still in the works."
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