Harvey Reviews

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...The biggest laughs arrive at the sanitarium run by William Chumley, played by Robert Dean. As the senior psychiatrist and owner, Chumley prides himself on discipline and order — but in his search for the missing Elwood, he begins to question his own certainty and, ultimately, finds himself believing in Harvey. Erin Gordon’s Nurse Ruth Kelly is charming and compassionate. Secretly in love with Dr. Sanderson (Eric S. Prahl), she discovers through Elwood that kindness and friendship can matter more than ambition. Tony Smyth, as the confused attendant Duane, provides steady comic relief."

Chicago Theater and Arts - Somewhat Recommended

"...There are two good reasons to see Harvey, by St. Sebastian Players. One is the humorous quirky Pulitzer Prize winning script by Mary Chase and the other is the exceptional performance of Jeff Broitman as Elwood Dowd, the pleasant oddball fellow whose companion and best friend is a six-foot rabbit."

Werner's Theatre Reviews - Recommended

"...The Saint Sebastian Players continue their supernatural-themed season with the Pulitzer Prize–winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase. Premiering on Broadway in 1945, the play has enjoyed several revivals and a beloved 1950 film adaptation starring James Stewart. In this production, Saint Sebastian Players demonstrate a clear understanding of the play’s themes of neurodivergence and acceptance. However, the depictions of the 1940s’ mental health and treatment towards women may make the audience squeamish and uncomfortable."