Opening Night (West End)
Opening Night (West End)
Closed 2h 25m London: West End
42% 211 reviews
42%
(211 Ratings)
Positive
26%
Mixed
14%
Negative
60%
Members say
Confusing, Disappointing, Ambitious, Banal, Clever

About the Show

Sheridan Smith stars in this new musical adaptation of the 1977 psychological drama movie.

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Critic Reviews (11)

The London Evening Standard
March 27th, 2024

"This take on John Cassavetes’ 1977 film is unsalvageable"
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Time Out London
March 27th, 2024

"...it’s not really a musical at all, but rather a play that uses songs to specific effect."
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WhatsOnStage
March 26th, 2024

"...it is one of the most baffling wastes of talent."
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London Theatre
March 27th, 2024

"Sheridan Smith gives a raw, courageous performance."
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
March 26th, 2024

“not even Sheridan Smith can save Opening Night from needing to close tomorrow”
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The Arts Desk
April 2nd, 2024

"brave, yes, but also misguided and bizarre"
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The Telegraph (UK)
March 27th, 2024

"Sheridan Smith enthralls, but this play is a pretentious, convoluted mess"
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The Independent (UK)
March 27th, 2024

"Smith’s performance is radiant–but Ivo van Hove’s stage adaptation...sometimes misjudged"
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