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

79%

(42 Ratings)

Positive

83%

Mixed

12%

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 (20)

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.

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.

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.

Sweet, Great access, Dated, Slow, Entertaining

See it if You like sweet Neil Simon shows. This one cleverly performed with easy access for the deaf and visually impaired. Good acting/sets!

Don't see it if You want a lot of action. This is a lot of talking. The “comedy” is cute little bits. It feels long to me but I wouldn’t know what to cut.

Some cute/funny moments, Slow, Dated, Entertaining

See it if you want an at times endearing Neil Simon play abt complicated family dynamics/ parental expectations w/ characters that might grow on you

Don't see it if want something new or offering more profound insight, this play is more focused on nuance w a few good, funny lines; also seemed a bit long

Slow, Overrated

See it if You enjoy community theater. To support the lead actress in her off-Broadway debut. If you love detailed subtitles about the clothing worn.

Don't see it if You want a fast paced, action packed show. All 3 cast members are miscast and have no chemistry with each other. A 2 hour 18 minute slog.

Overrated, Dated, Great acting, Relevant, Entertaining

See it if you enjoy light comedy, are a Neil Simon fan

Don't see it if you expect a hilarious comedy Read more

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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