Rope Has Got Off-Broadway Buzzing
A Dinner Party With a Deadly Secret!
A glamorous apartment, a dinner party, some very questionable hosting and a dead body tucked away in a trunk. Welcome to Rope, the new twisted psychological thriller that's got Off-Broadway audiences on the edge of their seats! This is one dinner party that may raise an eyebrow or two...
Here is why Rope deserves a place on your must-see list!
A Twisted True (Ish) Crime Story!
Inspired by one of history's most infamous murder cases, Rope is based on the real-life Leopold and Loeb murder case and the play that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's iconic film. This queer-forward production follows two Princeton students as they attempt to pull off the perfect crime. But with guests arriving and tensions bubbling beneath the surface, keeping everything under wraps is no easy task.
A Brilliantly Entertaining Script
Critics have praised the production's "thoroughly entertaining" brittle repartee, with New York Notebook suggesting audiences leave their moral compass at the door for the evening. If you love your thrillers with a sharp tongue and a wicked sense of humour, this one's calling your name!
A Stellar Cast
The world premiere brings together a cast including Cameron Monaghan (Shameless) as Garrett Stern, Corey Fogelmanis (Girl Meets World) as Nate Singer and Elizabeth Gillies (13, Dynasty) as Leila. They're joined by Jason Butler Harner, Graham Phillips and James Waterston.
A Beautifully Designed World
There's plenty to admire beyond the action. Critics have highlighted Derek McLane's handsome and practical set, Catherine Zuber's costumes and Jeff Croiter's beautiful lighting. New York Theatre Guide has also praised the production's "sparklingly realized" take on the dinner party as a kind of theatrical performance in itself.
Rope Critic Reviews
"The brittle repartee - reminiscent of smart scripts penned in a wittier age - is thoroughly entertaining. Leave your moral compass behind for just an evening. This twisted odd couple certainly did." New York Notebook
"Derek McLane's set design is handsome and practical, and Catherine Zuber's costumes serve the production well (particularly Gillies's red and black outfit). Jeff Croiter's lighting is beautiful, especially in shifting moods and tensions during the multiple flashback sequences." Theater Pizzazz
"More compelling and sturdily articulated is Rope's interest in the dinner party as a kind of shambolic theatre. The boundaries for good taste - in conversation, music, and decor = are sparklingly realized." New York Theatre Guide
"Following their incredible revival of The Adding Machine earlier this year, The New Group has produced another banger." - Exeunt NYC
