Overview

• The Broadway revival of David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross' officially opened on March 31, 2025, featuring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr in leading roles.
• Critics are split on the production, with praise for Bob Odenkirk's portrayal of Shelley Levene and Bill Burr's standout performance as Dave Moss, while Kieran Culkin's casting as Ricky Roma has been questioned.
• The Palace Theatre's large size has been widely criticized as unsuitable for the play's intimate, dialogue-driven nature, undermining its tension and audience engagement.
• Director Patrick Marber has been commended for maintaining the fast-paced rhythm of Mamet's dialogue, despite challenges posed by the venue.
• The revival has reignited discussions about the play's themes of cutthroat business practices, moral ambiguity, and its depiction of 1980s cultural attitudes, which resonate in contemporary contexts.