Himself and Nora (NY) Tickets

The talent and music for Himself and Nora combined to craft a show worthy of the trip downtown. All of the performers had strong voices and commanding presence on the stage. The audience challenge is trying to determine at what point in the lives of "Himself" and "Nora" the next scene captures. Many of the usual visual clues -- period costumes, stage props of a certain era -- are all absent. Once you figure out that it could be significant "time gaps" between scenes, you can follow the storyline.

I took a chance on this production one Saturday afternoon in June and enjoyed it so much I saw it 3 times! It ended last night. Lucky if you caught it! Cast=superb; music=unforgettable

I took a chance on this show one Saturday afternoon in June and what a gem it was! I was lucky enough to see it 3 TIMES!! Definitely one of my favorites. The cast = superb. The music = unforgettable. It ends tonight....if you can...GET A TICKET!!

A wonderful,fun, bawdy love story, the actors were super, with great voices, especially Nora, Only netgative my friend had trouble understanding dialogue because of loud background music. I only experienced it minimally. It's too bad that the show was not promoted and advertised on a larger scale, I only went spur of the moment because a friend recommended. glad I did!!

There aren't many shows that hold my attention from beginning to end! Himself and Nora did! It was one of those shows that i didn't want to end. Smart story telling through beautifully composed and performed music! Is Broadway the next stop?

It was amazing that 5 actors could be so versatile. Such beautiful voices and characters. Wasn't sure my husband would like it and he absolutely love it! Told me he was happy he went to see it.

A truly wonderful experience! If you have an opportunity to be in NYC before September 4th, see this show!

Our group of Joyce aficionados had a thoroughly good time. One might have wanted more of Himself's own words and the music switched genres disconcertingly, but the show and actors entertained mightily. Special commendations to Zachary Prince.

I cannot recommend this show which tried to put into music a "james joyce's life for dummies". Disappointing in every respect.

This story focuses on the relationship between James Joyce and his longtime love, while also touching on his troubled relationships with his father, the Catholic Church, and his children. The cast of Broadway veterans is exceptional, the music (which sometimes has an appropriate Irish flavor) range from entertaining to beautiful, and the story is fascinating (even if the book is occasionally a little clunky). Many musicals feel the need to pad the story, but at two hours, this production feels just right. Matt Bogard has a fine voice and the decade plus he's spent working on the show has helped him mature into an interesting James Joyce, a portrayal this dares to be a little unlikeable at times. The talented supporting cast handles multiple roles with ease. Yet the true standout is Whitney Bashor as Nora. She has the strong personality needed to stand up to him and the sensuality to keep interested (if not always faithful). It is a fine production worthy of being on Broadway. The opportunity to see it in this intimate venue (and at a reasonable price) makes it an even more pleasing choice.