SATURDAY CHURCH Reviews

[1 Minute Critic]

Posted: 9/25/25 at 1:11pm

UPDATE: The new Sia musical at New York Theatre Workshop was extended again, now running through October 24. 

1 Minute Critic 
Faith can provide solace, but it can also act as a double-edged sword, dividing us from those we claim to love the most, including ourselves. Such is the struggle of Ulysses, a queer teen on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance in Saturday Church, a new musical featuring music by Sia. 

Bryson Battle (The Voice season 27 semi-finalist) blows the roof off of Sia’s pop-infused soulful score as Ulysses, a questioning teen struggling with his father’s recent death, his overworked mother’s absence (Kristolyn Lloyd), and pressure from an aunt (Joaquina Kalukango) who wants to straighten him up. But Cardasis and Ijames’ book provides him little beyond the broad strokes of teen angst and young love.

Full Review HERE

 

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Posted: 9/25/25 at 1:14pm

There is already a thread covering the show.