HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Reviews (Broadway)

OPENING NIGHT

NOVEMBER 9, 2026

Updated On: 11/9/26 at 03:23 AM

A WAR WITH HISTORY AND THE CONSCIENCE

I was there on Saturday afternoon and I thought this was an absolutely beautiful piece of theatre that moved me and left me with a genuine curiosity about those who lived seemingly normal, everyday lives while atrocities were happening not far away from where they lived. Additionally, it offers up the question of how much did the people who worked for the German war effort know and if they had any power to stop it or didn’t out of self preservation. It is important to note that this is VERY much like The Laramie Project (and from the same theatre company). Its documentary style won’t be for everyone and can feel somewhat clinical in its presentation. However, I think maximum impact can be mined from the actual words being said versus how they are presented.

The cast is almost uniformly excellent. I could easily see Delia Cunningham being positioned for a Best Actress/Play nomination since she is the driving force for most of the play, much like how Susannah Flood was for LIBERATION last year. I’m also in awe of Kathleen Chalfant and her uncanny ability to play multiple roles, make each one feel distinct, and command the stage in a soft, yet authoritative voice. At 81, she has never lost her step and, in my book, would be in the running for Featured Actress/Play. Conrad Ricamora and Michael Cerveris also turn in great performances with smaller roles, especially Cerveris getting a blockbuster monologue as a man reconciling with the truth about his doctor grandfather and what he very likely knew about the extermination efforts based on the photographic evidence.

This won’t be for everyone, and can be a tough pill to swallow for some, but I honestly think this is almost a lock for a Best Play nomination in what appears to be another banner year for non-musical productions.

Side Note: I sat in Orch N20 and it was partial view, but not marked as such. I missed quite a bit of the action on the screen stage left. I did let the box office know when I went to buy tickets again and they seemed to be aware that whoever zoned the theatre for pricing seemed to make quite a few errors that have dissatisfied patrons.

Any ideas on embargo lift?