TAKE ME OUT Reviews

Second Stage's Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out officially opens at the Hayes Theater April 4. Directed by Scott Ellis, the production began previews March 10 and is currently scheduled to continue through May 29.

Jesse Williams stars as baseball star Darren Lemming, center fielder for the Empires, who comes out of the closet, revealing a tradition of long-held unspoken prejudices off the field. As the Empires struggle to rally toward a championship season, the players and their fans begin to question the old ways, their loyalties, and the price of victory.

Co-starring with Williams are Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patrick J. Adams, Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo Ramos, and Tyler Lansing Weaks. The company is rounded out by understudies Ryan Broussard, Michael Castillejos, Lance Takeshi, Stephen Wattrus, and Tim Wright.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I have no idea what to expect of these reviews. It's a nice production and a strong cast, but some critics may take issue with the play and how it resonates today, not unlike Jesse Green's reaction to Plaza Suite."

If the critics review compare this in any way or form to the tepid snoozefest that was Plaza Suite, I’ll riot.

While it may not be 100% in sync with the times, it’s nowhere near as out of touch as Plaza Suite

Hollywood Reporter is positive:

Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson in ‘Take Me Out’: Theater Review

Richard Greenberg’s 2004 Tony-winning play about the fallout when a Major League baseballer goes public with his sexuality gets a first-rate Broadway revival.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/take-me-out-broadway-review-1235124442/

Observer is positive:

Review: So Little Has Changed in Baseball That It Is Unquestionably the Right Time for ‘Take Me Out’

https://observer.com/2022/04/review-so-little-has-changed-in-baseball-that-it-is-unquestionably-the-right-time-for-take-me-out/

The Wrap is a rave:

‘Take Me Out’ Broadway Review: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jesse Williams Hit It Out of the Ballpark Terrific performances make Richard Greenberg’s play worth a second look

https://www.thewrap.com/take-me-out-broadway-review-jesse-tyler-ferguson-jesse-williams/

NYT is a critics' pick:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/theater/take-me-out-review.html

"“Take Me Out” gives meaty roles to a team of actors, led in this Second Stage Theater production by Jesse Williams as Lemming and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as his fanboy business manager.

True, dropping a few flies along the way and throwing some wild pitches — forgive the baseball metaphors, which the play indulges with the zeal of a convert — makes “Take Me Out” a bit baffling in parts. It’s not the kind of work that benefits much from postgame analysis, which reveals flaws in construction and logic. But in performance, now no less than in 2002, when it had its New York debut at the Public Theater, it is mostly delightful and provocative."

Updated On: 4/4/22 at 10:03 PM

AMNY is a rave:

Review | ‘Take Me Out’ hits a home run

https://www.amny.com/entertainment/theater/review-take-me-out-hits-a-home-run/

Pleasantly surprised by these reviews!

I thought Michael Oberholtzer was the real standout of the cast.

NY Post is positive:

Broadway’s ‘Take Me Out’ is an explosive, funny baseball play

https://nypost.com/2022/04/04/broadways-take-me-out-is-an-explosive-funny-baseball-play/

DTLI Consensus: A grand slam.

13 positive (including a NYT Critic's Pick designation), 2 negative.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/take-me-out-2/

MemorableUserName said: "Seriously, if these reviews don't sell tickets, nothing will."

Made me buy a couple.

What great reviews. Congrats to all!