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'Picnic at Hanging Rock' Musical Draws Mixed Reviews Off-Broadway

Early notices coalesce around a roughly 60% verdict, signaling impressive stagecraft alongside uneven storytelling.

Overview

  • Opening December 18 at Greenwich House Theatre, the limited run is scheduled through January 17, 2026.
  • Review roundups published December 21–22 cite consistent praise for the committed ensemble, Mayte Natalio’s choreography, and a resonant concluding sequence.
  • Critics repeatedly question narrative clarity and describe many of the score’s 25 songs as similar in sound or meandering in structure.
  • The adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s novel credits Hilary Bell for book and lyrics, Greta Gertler Gold for music and arrangements, and Portia Krieger as director.
  • The production foregrounds a female-centered perspective and includes a First Nations Australian lens, with Nick Harvey-Doyle serving as First Nations dramaturg.