Mary Jane review – Rachel McAdams makes a magnetic Broadway debut
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Samuel J Friedman Theatre, New YorkThe Oscar nominee is a captivating emotional anchor in this drama about a mother coping with her child’s health problemsAlex, the two-year-old child at the center of Amy Herzog’s excellent play Mary Jane, is a constant presence on stage, despite never showing his face nor saying a word. Alex can’t, actually, vocalize anything – he was born with a paralyzed vocal cord, his endearingly peppy mother explains, along with other health conditions such as cerebral...
Daily Mail—Rachel McAdams is moved to tears while taking her bow onstage after making her Broadway debut with special performance of Mary Jane. The 45-year-old actress received a bouquet of flowers and was moved by the audience's applause after her performance in her Broadway debut role.
New York Post—'Mary Jane' review: Rachel McAdams is a strong mom in teary Broadway play. Rachel McAdams brings an instantly heartbreaking quality to her performance in “Mary Jane”: Her steadfast optimism.
Vulture—Review: Rachel McAdams Contends with Reality in ‘Mary Jane’. Making an impressive Broadway debut, the actress offers a layered depiction of navigating a parenting nightmare.