Murder Ballad

Very good play – long since closed. Catch a revival if you see one.

«This show is so much fun. The set up alone is an adventure! The cast is wonderful. Their voices are incredible. The music is rocking and this is a true musical. All singing with no talking! A definite must see! I’m sure some of us have wanted to just what happened in this show. Brilliant! Can’t wait to see it again!»

If you like singing, this is a great show. It’s a very different kind of setup (with the stage in the center of the audience and some of the audience sitting on the stage). I don’t recommend sitting on the stage (at the tables), you’re constantly trying to turn around as the actors move around you. Interesting story and the band seriously rocks out.

I enjoyed the show but don’t think I can rave about it as much as the other reviewers on it.
When I first walked in, I thought the setup was really cool with there being rows of seating in a horseshoe and then tables and chairs in the center. The acting goes on around it.
The music was fun and the performers moving about the «stage» was exciting to see. The storyline wasn’t fantastic and the «murder» scene was pretty lame. I would say if you can get discounted tickets go see it but it’s not worth full price, in my opinion.

Classic love triangle but great execution.

I saw this show 2 days ago with friends. I wasn’t sure about buying table seats but went ahead anyway. It turned out to be awesome. The entire cast was dancing on, at, and around our tables. The only downside to a table seat is constantly pivoting as the cast is constantly moving around and in multiple areas at once. It’s possible to miss some of the interactions going on.
The story was enthralling. I was emotionally immersed in the plot and felt the push and pull to the very end. I’ve caught myself whistling the songs already. We bought the soundtrack at the theatre and listened to it on the drive home. –It was that good people!
Just a side note: Mike was played by a sub Josh Tower who seemed perfect for the role. I can’t imagine the show without him. I may have to see it again to compare performers…

An amazing show! Theres nothing else like it on broadway. After leaving the show, I found myself singing the songs and ended going on Amazon and buying the soundtrack. (regretting I didn’t buy it at the theatre) The show end in the end of July so run and go see it!

Murder Ballad is awesome!!! The story is great and the music really stays with you. I actually purchased the soundtrack, and anyone who knows me would be SURPRISED to find this in my collection (it’s living comfortably between Kanye West and the Notorious B.I.G., lol). Rebecca Naomi Jones (formerly of Broadway’s «Passing Strange» and «American Idiot») is oh so sexy, and as the narrator she really knocks it out of the park (her voice is amazing). The rest of the cast also sounds great (especially Caisse Levy who replaced Karen Olivo from «In the Heights» from when I first saw it at City Center) and the show stays with you. I’ll admit I’ve seen it twice (the first with a friend who took me and the second with friends I took)…but it was that good and everyone enjoyed it. If you can catch it, DO. Union Square theater is off the beaten bath of «Broadway» shows, but it’s worth the trip. Standing ovations both times and many conversations about it taking place outside after the show. Highly recommend it.

I live in LA but plan to see this show — it looks fantastic and I really like the music on their website!

Saw the show twice and plan on going back for a third time. This musical is enthralling and the audience is drawn into the story and the music. My daughter and I both loved it, listen to the music constantly and quote lines from the show. The show has an amazing score with addictive songs that will stay in your head. The cast will blow your mind!!!

This Off-​Broadway musical at Union Square Theatre is powerful and enchanting. Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash managed to give a fresh perspective on a old tale of love, passion and infidelity. The performers use the bar as the stage allowing for a more powerful connection with the audience. Rebecca Naomi Jones as the narrator is captivating while Caissie Levy is enthralling. John Conlee’s performance is riveting and Will Swenson is swoon-​worthy. Wait, there is more… Doug Varone choreographed the movement and it is as right as rain. Catch this show as it is worth your time and money!

Very interesting show! saw it twice, love it!