Matthew Broderick & David Cross to co-star off-Broadway in new TARTUFFE written by Lucas Hnath- Page 2

[spicemonkey]

Posted: 12/19/25 at 9:39am

EmceeHammer said: "Tart-uff. This was a slog. It’s a good adaptation of a great play, the cast is game, but it suffers from a lack of direction and momentum. The pace is lackadaisical with unnecessary interstitial music and pointless scene change “choreography” killing the mood. This should have been faster and shorter. The flat lighting and amateurish set don’t do anything to enhance or distract from the tedium.

Matthew Broderick is surprisingly good, mostly because he’s making strong choices and giving his classic character a new interpretation. The acting is solid and thoughtfully restrained throughout. Bianca Del Rio brings some much needed energy in her brief appearances. Lisa Kron brings droll wit and Francis Jur brings heart and soul. David Cross… remembered his lines.

Overall this felt like elevated community theater. You appreciate the effort and chuckle politely, but can’t wait for it to end.My main takeaway is that the seats at NYTW are butt killers."


 

— “unnecessary interstitial music and pointless scene change “choreography” killing the mood”

 

I haven’t  seen the show but this reminds me of the Old Vic Oedipus (with Rami Malek) I saw in London  LOL

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/19/25 at 10:11am

Oh God, that was a rough production lol. 
 

Watching this the other night I wondered “When will we get Bianca as Mary??”

[yyys]

Posted: 12/20/25 at 9:34am

This was not a good night of theater lol

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/20/25 at 9:48pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Oh God, that was a rough production lol.


Watching this the other night I wondered “When will we get Bianca as Mary??”"

Honestly… she’d eat