Hold Me in the Water
Closing: May 07, 2025Hold Me in the Water - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves) New York, NY 10036
When Ryan falls for a man he just met, he’s ready for the romance of his dreams. But as their connection grows, Ryan learns that new heights of joy can bring deep insecurities to the surface. Disarmingly vulnerable and playfully provocative, Hold Me in the Water is a funny and tender solo play about the passion and intimacy of first love.
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'Hold Me in the Water' Off-Broadway review — a heartfelt and humorous love story
8 / 10
Haddad commands the stage in this solo show, fully holding his own. He’s flirty and fun, and he shares deep insecurities about opening himself up to a romantic partner. The writer/performer is no stranger to vulnerability. In his previous solo shows, including Dark Disabled Stories; Hi, Are You Single?; and Falling For Make Believe, Haddad chronicles his experiences navigating life — and love — in a city that isn’t always built with disabled people in mind.
‘Hold Me In The Water’: This one-man show will touch your heart.
9 / 10
Ryan J. Haddad is completely vulnerable, funny, candid, vivid, sensitive, and graphic about his first sexual encounter in his one-man show “Hold Me In The Water,” playing at Playwrights Horizons in The Judy Theater on W 42nd Street. He will touch your heart and soul as he performs this piece that he has also written, where he bears his insecurities, his disability, his joys, and his disappointments.
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Review Roundup: Ryan J. Haddad's HOLD ME IN THE WATER
by Nicole Rosky - April 24, 2025
by Nicole Rosky - April 24, 2025
Hold Me in the Water, written and performed by Ryan J. Haddad and directed by Danny Sharron, just celebrated opening night at Playwrights Horizons. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new play...
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Hold Me in the Water - 2025 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
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| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Solo Performance | Ryan J. Haddad |
| 2025 | Drama League Awards | DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE | Ryan J. Haddad |
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