Top 10 of 2014, Time Out New York
Top 10 of 2014, NY Post
Among the Years Best, Playbill

SDC Joe A. Callaway Award nomination for direction
Lortel Award, Best Leading Actor, Steven Boyer
3 Lortel nominations, including Best Director, Best Revival, and Best Featured Actress
Drama League nomination, Distinguished Performance, Steven Boyer
Off Broadway Alliance Award, Best New Play

CRITIC’S PICK! “A terrific, scary-funny play... lovingly (and commendably) brought back by MCC Theater. The play struck me as smartly put together and scabrous then, and I’m pleased to find that it has blossomed on a larger stage. With Ms. Carr and Mr. Boyer deepening their already rich performances, and three fine new cast members enriching its effect, Hand to God is now almost as disturbing as it is uproarious... Hilarious and heart-rending... Mr. von Stuelpnagel keeps the play poised between the outlandish and the keenly observed... Painful though it is to watch Jason’s gentle spirit overtaken by the rapacious Tyrone, it’s also ferociously funny.”

CRITIC’S PICK! FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS! “A hilarious, wildly irreverent dark comedy! Behind its wired barbs of shock comedy, Hand to God is a smart, philosophically engaging character study with neo-Nietzschean overtones. Curse yourself if you miss it: Talking to the hand has never been this good.”

“The delight at encountering such excellence – including Moritz von Stuelpnagels direction – is so extensive that its a challenge to know where to start distributing the praise.”

“Hilarious and unforgettable theater! Under a lesser director, Hand to God could easily slip into the realm of angry sophomoric theater. Luckily, Moritz von Stuelpnagel has led his cast to nuanced and sympathetic performances. You really shouldnt miss this delightfully demented black comedy from one of the most exciting young playwrights working today.”

“Askins drama, as well as Jasons puppet, has some powerful teeth, and director Moritz von Stuelpnagels serious-minded production will have the more squeamish playgoers averting their eyes at the bloody and desperate climax. Provoking gasps instead of laughs.”

“The sweetly savage show gets the royal treatment in this Off Broadway transfer. Geneva Carr throws herself into a ferocious bout of down-and-dirty sex — choreographed with hilarious abandon by helmer Stuelpnagel. As touching as it is screamingly funny!”

“Devilishly fun comedy... shot through with smarts and dark humor. It works simply as a comedy about runaway ids, but it also makes sharp observations about religion, the cost of guilt and what makes families tick. Director Moritz von Stuelpnagel steers a brisk staging, and five super performances. A show that holds you tight in the palm of its hand!”

“An outrageous black comedy... this marvelously unsettling play has more to offer than just raunch. Poignancy balances the no-holds-barred comedy, so don’t be surprised if some of the shows laughs catch in your throat.”

“A wicked little satire. The production has an unpretentious junk-theater style. Everyone has a lovely demented flair.”

“The direction is exquisite. You know how people say it was a laugh-a-minute? This was a laugh-every-ten-seconds. It takes you places from laughing your head off to being scared to death. Take your theater-doubting friends to see this! This hits every note.”

“A riotous and raucous night of... wonderfully offensive comedy! It is a road down insane hilarity that should not be missed.”