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Praise for JOB on Broadway

A chic and relentless Broadway thriller. Herwitz' production is extremely effective, often funny with excellent performances."

The New York Times
“It’s a credit to Job’s director, Michael Herwitz, and its stars, Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, that they keep the ball in the air for as long as possible, dramatically. ”

Vulture
“Cody Spencer’s unnerving sound design, Mextly Cousin’s seizures of lights and set designer Scott Penner’s island of an office, amid towers of screens, all add subliminally and directly to the production’s tension, finely calibrated by director Michael Herwitz. ”

Variety
“Michael Herwitz’s superb direction, supported by a startling lighting and sound design (Mextly Couzin and Cody Spencer, respectively) keeps the electric combat between the two foes alive. ”

Theatrely
“Michael Herwitz has staged the talky proceedings for maximum visceral effect, keeping us on edge throughout, and the two performers deliver riveting performances. ”

New York Stage Review
“ …superbly acted and unrelentingly tense under Michael Herwitz's direction… ”

New York Theatre Guide
"Its to director Michael Herwitz’s credit that Job preserved an unsettling undercurrent for the play’s 80-minute running time. Herwitz keeps patient and therapist tensely scrutinizing each other’s move."

Slant Magazine
"Director Michael Herwitz shows a sure hand with two radically different characters. Pacing is superb as are physical movement and gesture."

Woman Around Town

Press and Media

Michael Herwitz Directs ‘Job’ on Broadway Like a Rabbi

Theatrely31: The Inaugural Class

As a Kid, Michael Herwitz Used to Knit Backstage With Kelli O'Hara. Now He's Directing JOB

A chic and relentless Broadway thriller. Herwitz' production is extremely effective, often funny with excellent performances."

“It’s a credit to Job’s director, Michael Herwitz, and its stars, Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, that they keep the ball in the air for as long as possible, dramatically. ”

“Cody Spencer’s unnerving sound design, Mextly Cousin’s seizures of lights and set designer Scott Penner’s island of an office, amid towers of screens, all add subliminally and directly to the production’s tension, finely calibrated by director Michael Herwitz. ”

“Michael Herwitz’s superb direction, supported by a startling lighting and sound design (Mextly Couzin and Cody Spencer, respectively) keeps the electric combat between the two foes alive. ”

“Michael Herwitz has staged the talky proceedings for maximum visceral effect, keeping us on edge throughout, and the two performers deliver riveting performances. ”

“ …superbly acted and unrelentingly tense under Michael Herwitz's direction… ”

"Its to director Michael Herwitz’s credit that Job preserved an unsettling undercurrent for the play’s 80-minute running time. Herwitz keeps patient and therapist tensely scrutinizing each other’s move."

"Director Michael Herwitz shows a sure hand with two radically different characters. Pacing is superb as are physical movement and gesture."

Michael discusses the unique journey of JOB and how the team approached the Broadway transfer: