You Got Older at the Cherry Lane Theatre, NYC

A24’s newly revitalized Cherry Lane Theatre—long known as the “Birthplace of Off‑Broadway”—presents a new staging of you got older, starring Alia Shawkat in her theatrical debut and Tony nominee Peter Friedman. The play follows Mae (Shawkat) as she returns home to care for her ailing father (Friedman), blending dark humor with a tender portrait of family, desire, and grief.

Critics have praised the revival’s emotional depth. New York Theatre Guide calls it “one of the season’s standout plays,” noting Clare Barron’s “sharp, darkly comic collision” of millennial angst and familial responsibility. The Wrap highlights its quirky honesty, describing it as “a bright, really quirky comedy” where Shawkat and Friedman “simply embody their roles.” [broadwayworld.com] [newyorkthe...eguide.com]

Even more restrained reviews admire the performances: New York Stage Review notes that despite the play’s surreal turns, Shawkat and Friedman deliver “excellent performances” that deepen the material. And in a major roundup, Time Out New York observes that the play “presses on tender bruises… leaving you laughing with a strange pleasure of recognition.” (via BroadwayWorld). [playbill.com] [yahoo.com]

Accessibility & Logistics

The theatre is ground‑level and wheelchair accessible, though West Village cobblestones can be uneven; arrive 30 minutes early.
Closest subway: 1 train to Christopher St; additional options include the A/C/E/B/D/F/M to West 4th St.
There is no late seating—plan dinner nearby at La Loteria or Boucherie at least 90 minutes before curtain.

Trusted Review Sources

Full reviews available via New York Theatre Guide, The Wrap, Exeunt NYC, BroadwayWorld, and New York Stage Review.