HOUSE OF MCQUEEN Reviews

[1 Minute Critic]

Posted: 9/9/25 at 8:10pm

1 Minute Critic Review - 4/5 stars

Just like the provocative fashion designer at its center, House of McQueen isn’t afraid to shock. Take its opening image: Alexander McQueen in silhouette, holding a gun in his mouth. From the outset, Darrah Cloud’s new play doesn’t shy away from the dark side of the designer’s life, which he often channeled into controversial avant-garde runway shows.

The title role marks a sophisticated star turn for Bridgerton breakout Luke Newton, who captures McQueen’s physical demeanor with a requisite buzzcut and a pair of baggy jeans. The play sees Newton embody McQueen from his troubled childhood through the tumult of his adulthood, contending with homophobia, addiction, disease, and heartbreak...

Full Review HERE

Luke Newton and Jonina Thorsteinsdottir in "House of McQueen." Photo by Thomas Hodges.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 9/9/25 at 9:36pm

The Wrap is positive for Newton but not the the play. Read a few other reviews and they’re basically all that - praise for him and either think the show is just fine or totally bad.
https://www.thewrap.com/house-of-mcqueen-off-broadway-review-luke-newton-bridgerton/

Updated On: 9/9/25 at 09:36 PM

[CJRochester]

Posted: 9/10/25 at 9:15am

BWW's Review Roundup, all negative or mixed. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-HOUSE-OF-MCQUEEN-Opens-On-Broadway-20250909

[MezzA101]

Posted: 9/11/25 at 6:34am

Luke Newton Trades 'Bridgerton' for Off-Broadway in 'House of McQueen'

https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/luke-newton-alexander-mcqueen-lee-house-of-mcqueen-off-broadway-interview