KENREX - Previews & Reviews (Lucille Lortel Theatre, Off-Broadway) — Page 2

I was there tonight also and completely agree. This was phenomenal, both acting and technical aspects of this. Some of the best lighting and sound design I can remember experiencing in a long time. If you’re very light sensitive this may not be a show for you, just be aware of that. 

But yeah, very happy to finally get to see this performance I’ve heard so much about for so long. If you’re able to get to the Lortel while this is running, do yourself a favor and put it right at the top of your list. 

CoffeeBreak said: "THE show of the spring opens tonight Off-Broadway.

Happy Opening, KENREX !"

So you work for this show too? 

Ensemble1698878795 said: "CoffeeBreak said: "THE show of the spring opens tonight Off-Broadway.

Happy Opening, KENREX !"

So you work for this show too?"

No.  I don't.  Enjoyed it in London.  (and of course it's you commenting on my opinion.  no surprises there Ensemble95). 

It's a great show - and quite an impressive feat.  The VANYA of the season has arrived.

EDSOSLO858 said: "I wouldn’t be surprised if this takes the Helen Hayes in the fall."

Wasn’t the rumor that this will be going back to London next?

I like most shows.  There are a few that I find overhyped so opinion is expressed - it triggers people who disagree.  People ignore the positive - but, I understand, that's part of the world today. 

Kenrex may not be perfect, but it's quite impressive.

Updated On: 4/27/26 at 01:38 PM

Plunging Into the Violent World of True Crime

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/theater/kenrex-review.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.5af0.300aXFK3R1Cn&smid=nytcore-android-share

MezzA101 said: "Plunging Into the Violent World of True Crime

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/theater/kenrex-review.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.5af0.300aXFK3R1Cn&smid=nytcore-android-share"

I'm honestly kind of shocked this is not a Critic's Pick. Wonder if this lukewarm review hurts transfer chances (if there even were chances to begin with)

qafgenius122 said: "MezzA101 said: "Plunging Into the Violent World of True Crime

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/theater/kenrex-review.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.5af0.300aXFK3R1Cn&smid=nytcore-android-share"

I'm honestly kind of shocked this is not a Critic's Pick. Wonder if this lukewarm review hurts transfer chances (if there even were chances to begin with)"

The NYT Critic's Picks seem suspiciously tied to sponsorship nowadays. 

Dan6 said: "Just want to take a beat to thank posters on this thread for alerting me to this show, which otherwise might have flown under my radar but turned out to be the high point of an 18-show trip. Absolutely extraordinary performance and production. (Now if only they could fix the horrific sightlines at the Lortel.)"

 

thanks for reporting back

seeing this show next month, very excited

sightline at the Lortel is so laughably horrible - especially for a shorter person like me LOL 

i can only sit in Orchestra side on the aisle OR front row mezz 

Saw this today via TDF. My friend and I both loved it. Jack Holden is doing some impressive acting. His performance is incredible. I hope we see more of him on the NY stage. 

steven22 said: "Saw this today via TDF. My friend and I both loved it. Jack Holden is doing some impressive acting. His performance is incredible. I hope we see more of him onthe NY stage."

I went again last night. Just as good as the first time around.

I actually said to Jack that I think he would make a great Hester in Mincemeat, and he was VERY clear he would love to do it here on Broadway if given the chance.

Updated On: 5/31/26 at 07:56 PM

Loved it. I bet it transfers to Bway, 

quizking101 said: "always bway said: "Loved it. I bet it transfers to Bway,"

Not a chance, sadly. It’s been a hard sell downtown and I can’t imagine a commercial producer taking up the mantle. The staging is meant to uncomfortably intimate and the “true crime” genre hasn’t historically had much success (Ohio State Murders, Dead Outlaw).

While having the two Olivier Awards and a stack of NYC critics awards is a great pedigree, this might be one of those shows that is better downtown."

Bway was in conversation  at one point but the sales have been a disaster, they are essentially doing a fire sale on the remaining inventory on TodayTix