Critical Response
Theater J has been described by the New York Times as offering "professional polish, thoughtful dramaturgy and nervy experimentation," and by Hadassah Magazine as "one of the most successful and avant-garde" of contemporary American Jewish theaters. The company is also known for its record of premiering new works. The New York Times called Theater J "The Premier Theater for Premieres."
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