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Hold Me in the Water Off-Broadway

Hold Me in the Water 2025

Opened: April 10, 2025
Closing: May 07, 2025

Hold Me in the Water - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves), New York, NY 10036
Run Type Limited Run
Market Off-Broadway
Previews April 04, 2025
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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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Hold Me in the Water

Hold Me In The Water

From: Front Row Center By: Tulis McCall Date: 2025-04-24

10 / 10

If Ryan J. Haddad‘s script for “Hold Me In The Water” were any more spare it would disappear. As a mater of fact, this enchanting piece already does that. This is a master class in turning story into magic. A sense of precision runs through this production from the tipity-top where Haddad emerges from out of nowhere to the final graceful denouement where he returns whence he came. In between, Haddad holds us in the palm of his hand. He is a gentle guide, beginning with his description of a a “Relaxed Performance.” That means a few things. The house lights are dim but not fully out. Please feel free to come and go as you need, you will always be allowed re-entry.

Hold Me In The Water Review

From: New York Theater By: Jonathan Mandell Date: 2025-04-24

8 / 10

he has been promoting “Hold Me in the Water” as a “poignant romantic comedy.” On its face, a romantic comedy is challenging to achieve with just one performer on stage, and Haddad doesn’t even seem interested in giving his crush anything resembling an independent identity. The man is not even given a name, nor any other specific details that would make him something besides just the object of Ryan’s desire. Perhaps the playwright is trying to protect the real man’s privacy. But the one-sided account makes the romance feel shallow at best and Ryan less than self-aware. “How much did Ryan get to know the actual person?” I wondered — way before Ryan recounts the man telling him “you don’t even really know me.”

Review Roundup: Ryan J. Haddad's HOLD ME IN THE WATER
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...


Hold Me in the Water - 2025 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Hold Me in the Water awards and nominations
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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