Stage and Cinema
“A DELIGHT TO BEHOLD… Michael Michetti’s visually stunning staging transforms Ionesco’s meditation on death into a thing of eerie beauty… [a] superlative cast.” — Ernest Kearney, Stage and Cinema
Ticket Holders LA
“HIGH CALIBER CLASSICAL THEATRE WITH A MODERN EDGE… innovative staging… a vibrant, frantic, and ultimately moving meditation on mortality…. A tour-de-force.” — Travis Holder, Ticket Holders LA
Arts Beat LA
“SUPERB… OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES… This production by A Noise Within is extraordinary, and it’s a must-see for lovers of classic theatre.” — Terry Morgan, Arts Beat LA
LA Theatrix
“REMARKABLE… both hilarious [and] incredibly, existentially poignant… excellent staging and acting make “Exit the King” a must-see play.” — Anita W. Harris, LA Theatrix
Glamgical
“NAIL[S] EVERY BEAT… simply extraordinary.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical
Pasadena Now
“A RICHLY ABSURD REVIVAL… a finely calibrated production… funny, tender, and finally devastating.” — Eddie River, Pasadena Now
Colorado Boulevard
“HAUNTING… IMPRESSIVE.” — Garrett Rowlan, Colorado Boulevard
Larchmont Buzz
“STUNNING… equal measures of drama and comedy… precision, a spirit of play and a willingness to explore the darker subjects in life.” — Carol Becker, Larchmont Buzz
The Hollywood Times
“A WILDLY FUNNY MEDITATION IN MORTALITY… resonates powerfully… directed brilliantly… [a] fine production of a very important piece of absurdist theatre.” — Robert St. Martin, The Hollywood Times
Splash Magazines
“DARKLY COMEDIC… an ‘everyman’ king dealing with impending and inevitable death with little grace but lots of pratfalls… a rarely produced gem.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
Hollywood Progressive
“MADNESS AND DARK HUMOR… full of physical comedy… excellently, expertly helmed by Michael Michetti.” Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
Daily Bruin
“ENTERTAINING… BEAUTIFULLY ACTED.” — Reid Sperisen, Daily Bruin
Los Angeles Times
“COMIC CHAOS… explores mortality through madcap farce… daring good work from the actors.” — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
Stage Raw
“WRY, CHILLINGLY MORDANT… the message of the playwright is powerfully brought home.” — Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw
Downey Patriot
“A THEATRICAL TRIUMPH.” — Alistair Hunter, Downey Patriot
The World Through Night–Tinted Glasses
“SPECTACULAR… GENUINELY FUNNY… an excellent production of a difficult play.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
Showmag
“MONUMENTAL” —Leigh Kennicott, Showmag