5 / 10
Its humans are a lot less interesting than its god, but it relies on them to generate its plot. That’s no offense to Scott, who sings well and is charming enough to hold the stage. It’s more that, outside of its portrayal of Nadira, the show’s book... is made up of a series of generic complications... This makes Goddess less a musical about a goddess and more ‘What if Fiorello! were about Zohran Mamdani?’
8 / 10
If there ever was an actress who could easily be the literal embodiment of music itself, it’s Amber Iman. Tony Award-nominated for her role in Lempicka last year, Iman is a powerhouse in the role of Marimba, the goddess in disguise as mild-mannered Nadira. Marimba/Nadira was an instant hit with my audience, bringing down the house before her first song (the sultry ‘Honeysweet’) had even finished. And for all of Nadira’s belting and ballads, Iman’s innate sweetness gives the character an essential vulnerability that highlights just how out of place she is in the mortal world when she’s not singing.
The Public Theater has announced a final extension for Goddess, the acclaimed new musical currently playing downtown. Originally slated to close earlier this month, the production will now run through Sunday, June 15. Watch the video.
The Public Theater is now presenting GODDESS, making its New York debut after a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Watch in this video as Amber Iman performs 'Learn to Love':
The Public Theater is now presenting GODDESS, making its New York debut after a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The production will run through Sunday, June 8 in the Newman Theater. Watch highlights in this video!
The Public Theater is now presenting GODDESS, making its New York debut after a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The production officially opened last night, May 20. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Tony-nominee Amber Iman stars in the new musical GODDESS at The Public Theater, making its New York debut after a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Read reviews for the production's NYC premiere!
The Public Theater is now presenting GODDESS, making its New York debut after a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The production will run through Sunday, June 8 in the Newman Theater. Check out photos of the cast in action here!
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
The Public Theater has extended the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Public Theater has released a look inside rehearsal for the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Watch the video!
The recording of GODDESS, titled Moto Moto Presents Nights in Mombasa is out now. The album features Amber Iman, Austin Scott and Nick Rashad Burroughs. Listen here!
Tony Award nominee Jocelyn Bioh has stepped away from GODDESS's creative team ahead of the project’s New York premiere at The Public Theater in April. Learn more here.
Watch Tony Award-nominee Amber Iman takes the mic with HONEY SWEET from the upcoming GODDESS EP: Moto Moto Presents Nights in Mombasa, celebrating the music that fuels the upcoming musical. Watch the performance video!
The Public Theater has revealed the initial cast for the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Amber Iman |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Michael Thurber |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Puppetry | Julian Crouch |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical | Arnulfo Maldonado |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Darrell Grand Moultrie |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Dede Ayite |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | Amber Iman |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical | Goddess |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Michael Thurber |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Choreographer | Darrell Grand Moultrie |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical | Nick Rashad Burroughs |
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