The Broadway transfer of the Donmar Warehouse’s hit London revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses officially opened October 30 at the Booth Theatre. Previews began October 8.
Tony Award winners Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber star as La Marquise de Merteuil and Le Vicomte de Valmont, respectively, in Christopher Hampton's play about sexual intrigue in 18th century France.
Critics have begun filing their reviews. Playbill.com will add more links here as more reviews are posted:
Associated Press (Mark Kennedy)
Chicago Tribune (Chris Jones)
Deadlne.com (Jeremy Gerard)
The Guardian (Alexis Soloski)
Hollywood Reporter (David Rooney)
Newsday (Linda Winer)
New York Times (Ben Brantley)
NJ.com (Christopher Kelly)
Telegraph (Matt Wolf)
Time Out NY (David Cote)
Vulture (Jesse Green)
The Wrap (Robert Hofler)
The leads are joined by Tony nominee Mary Beth Peil as Madame de Rosemonde, Pitch Perfect 2 actress Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Madame de Tourvel, Elena Kampouris (My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2) making her Broadway debut as Cécile Volanges, Raffi Barsoumian as Le Chevalier Danceny, Ora Jones as Madame de Volanges, Katrina Cunningham as Émilie, Josh Salt as Azolan, Joy Franz as Victoire, David Patterson as Major-domo, and Laura Sudduth as Julie.
Staged by Donmar artistic director Josie Rourke, the 15-week limited engagement is scheduled to conclude January 22, 2017.
Tickets are on sale through Telecharge.com, by calling (212) 239-6200 or in person at the Booth Theatre box office (222 W. 45th Street). Group bookings are available through Telecharge.com Group Sales at (212) 239-6262 or (800) 432-7780.
Visit LiaisonsBroadway.com for more information.