My Joy is Heavy
Closing: April 12, 2026My Joy is Heavy - 2026 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
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My Joy is Heavy by Obie-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs) is a deeply personal portrait of a young family yearning for connection amidst the loss of a pregnancy in rural isolation. Surrounded by snow and wrapped in loneliness, they uncover the unexpected joys and humor that can emerge in the wake of loss.
My Joy is Heavy - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast
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'My Joy Is Heavy' Off-Broadway review — The Bengsons explore grief through song
8 / 10
The audience can’t strap in for months of story, of course, but the fast pace of The Bengsons' tonal shift is a bit jarring in a show that otherwise holds the audience’s hands so gently. The realization that you cannot really protect yourself from grief by avoiding love or attachment is something that comes with months of therapy, not minutes of song.
‘My Joy is Heavy’ asks something of you: be present
9 / 10
The earnestness could be hokey or cloying—Night Side Songs, also playing Off-Broadway, traverses similar territory and fails to rise above the construct. Abigail Bengson’s ritual with two simple houseplants, bestowed upon audience members for safekeeping, shouldn’t work, and yet somehow does. But the ritual magic the couple creates onstage transcends all the woo-woo to become one of my favorite evenings of theater this year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will present a one-week extension for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.
by A.A. Cristi - March 17, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop is presenting the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons, directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - December 3, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).
My Joy is Heavy History
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My Joy is Heavy - 2026 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical | Abigail Bengson |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Projection Design | David Bengali |
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