Faygele Review Roundup
Faygele has sparked powerful responses from critics and audiences alike. Since its premiere, the play has received thoughtful, often deeply moving reviews across theatre, Jewish arts, and LGBTQ+ publications. This Faygele review roundup, highlights selected critical reviews and audience reactions that reflect the play’s impact.
Faygele Critics Reviews
"Powerful and moving, Faygele is more than just a play, it’s a MUST SEE."
★★★★★
★★★★★
Spy in the Stalls
"Braun’s play deserves credit for its empathy, and how it can resonate with those both within and outside the Jewish and queer communities."
★★★★
★★★★
Broadway World
"A thought-provoking, emotional and poignant exploration of the relationship between religion and sexuality."
Everything Theatre
"A touching tale of an impossible dilemma, shared with empathy and sensitivity"
Jewish Renaissance
Faygele Audience Comments
"Loved the play. At the end, I can only release my breath. So much more widely applicable than solely within Orthodox Jewry."
Marion M.
"Wow Faygele. An incredible play. So Gripping. So heartfelt. So simply yet perfectly staged."
★★★★★
★★★★★
Deborah G
"I was mesmerized by the entire 90 minutes and crying for the last 15."
MRC
"Still resonating in my mind 10 days after seeing it. Extraordinarily powerful."
Linda L
"We’ve known each other over 60 years. I’ve never seen a play twice. Believe me. Don’t miss your chance."
Bruce B
"This was one of the most powerful plays I have ever seen."
Chantelle J.