6 / 10
Which is not to say that “The Ally” is artless. Quite the opposite, it is almost too artful, arraying its eloquent arguments in clever pairs of impossible contradiction. If only frustration and hopelessness were feelings worth intensifying, it would win a prize for its form-follows-function design. But I felt the need for more wisdom than craft.
7 / 10
The characters ponder the political interconnectedness of these heavy topics – police brutality, Israel and Palestine, gentrification in college towns, Jewish identity – but never does Moses take a step back to consider the dramatic interconnectedness or lack of it. These concepts are connected, as Baron learns over the course of one scene, but they are packed into the script with no breathing room, preventing the characters from authentic self-reflection (and the actors from a moment’s rest). Everyone is passionate, but no one is sincere.
Check out a trailer for The Public Theatre's production of Itamar Moses's The Ally, starring Josh Radnor, directed by Lila Neugebauer, here!
THE ALLY has been extended for a third time at The Public Theater and will now run through Sunday, April 7. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The Ally, starring Josh Radnor, officially opened last night Tuesday, February 27, at the Public Theater. The reviews are now in for this new play, which continues through March 17. Read the reviews for The Ally here!
It was a big day at the Public Theater yesterday, where Itamar Moses' The Ally celebrated its opening night off-Broadway. Check out photos from inside the special night!
The Ally began previews on Thursday, February 15 and is running through Sunday, March 17 at the Public Theater. The official opening is Tuesday, February 27. Check out all new photos of Josh Radnor and the cast here!
Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Ally at The Public Theater starring Josh Radnor and more.
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of THE ALLY written by Tony Award-winning playwrightItamar Moses (The Band’s Visit) and directed by Drama Desk winner Lila Neugebauer (Appropriate).
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Itamar Moses |
| 2024 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play | Josh Radnor |
