About the Show

An unlikely friendship blooms over coffee, revealing shocking secrets.

In a quaint diner, a routine coffee refill sparks an unexpected bond between a waitress and a regular. As their friendship deepens, they uncover surprising truths about each other, ultimately facing a shocking request that tests their connection.

This heartfelt play, "The Counter," penned by playwright Meghan Kennedy and directed by Tony Award® winner David Cromer, explores the transformative power of everyday connections.

Critic Reviews (15)

"...well-done at the edges, runny in the middle."
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"a slow-brewing thriller"
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"...Edwards and Flood build out the emotional contours of this unlikely pair of comrade"
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"even his [Director David Cromer] wizardry cannot resuscitate this undernourished script"
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"...it wastes no time in serving up its thoroughly unbelievable premise."
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"...the quotidian chores and chitchat deepen into philosophies about why we live"
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raising existential problems that...the playwright shows an inability to explore honestly
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"...the not to be missed off-Broadway event of the season thus far.”
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Roundabout Theatre Company