Entertainment · October 30, 2026
Review: ‘A Few Good Men,’ With Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, Gives Up the Fight
A revival of Aaron Sorkin’s 1989 play 'A Few Good Men' opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center, directed by Michael Arden. The production stars Bradley Whitford as Colonel Nathan Jessup, Tom Blyth as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, and Krysta Rodriguez. While reviews acknowledge the strong cast and the enduring fame of the source material, critics are divided on the play's contemporary relevance and its ability to surprise an audience familiar with the 1992 film adaptation.
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Review: ‘A Few Good Men,’ With Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, Gives Up the Fight
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The play was written by Aaron Sorkin and originally debuted in 1989.
- Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth, and Krysta Rodriguez star in the production.
- Michael Arden is the director of this revival.
- The production is staged at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center.
Reported by only some outlets
- The play has a runtime of two hours and 30 minutes including one intermission.
- The production opened on a Thursday night.
Confirmed
- Bradley Whitford plays Colonel Nathan Jessup.
- Tom Blyth plays Lt. Daniel Kaffee.
- The play is directed by Michael Arden.
- The production is a revival of Aaron Sorkin's 1989 play.
Reported
- The iconic line 'You can't handle the truth!' feels rushed or 'tossed off' in this production. (Deadline)
- Bradley Whitford is one of the production's pluses. (New York Post)
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