The Seat of Our Pants Opens at the Public, Extends to Dec. 7 as Early Reviews Divide

Overview

• The world‑premiere musical by Ethan Lipton, adapted from Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth, officially opened November 13 at The Public Theater’s Newman Theater.
• The limited run, originally slated to end November 30, has been extended one week and now plays through December 7.
• The cast features Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen.
• Leigh Silverman directs with choreography by Sunny Min‑Sook Hitt, presenting a staging that critics described as visually restrained with brightly colored mid‑century costumes.
• Critical response is split, with New York Stage Review calling the show “pretty much a dud” and faulting the songs and direction, while TheaterMania praised the humor, performances, and musical additions.