What: A Walk on the Moon
Where: Laural Pels Theatre
111 W. 46th St.
New York, NY
Who: Recommended for Ages 12 and Up
When: Through August 22, 2026
Me - A Walk on the Moon is about a woman named Pearl who got pregnant and married young, and now years later is reconciling the life she lives with the life she wanted. The highlight, by far, was the stellar cast led by the wickedly talented Talia Suskauer. Between her incredible vocal skills and her unfailing ability to bring her characters to life, I can't imagine a show that wouldn't be elevated just by having her in it.
The music felt very accurate to the time period, so anyone who likes music of the 60s and 70s would probably like it. As for the storyline, I found it entertaining and enjoyed watching the show on the whole. However, I found some aspects of the ending to be unsatisfying. That said, I still think it's worth giving it a try.
Mom - A Walk on the Moon takes place against the backdrop of a Summer in the Catskills, the year of the moon landing. The Kantrowitz family has come for their yearly retreat when a mysterious drifter shows up, bringing wife and mother Pearl's disatisfaction with the life she's been leading to a head.
Although the show would seem like a relic of the past, as it illustrates a world in which women had very little choice and control over their lives, in many ways (some quite scary), it is actually very timely. It is highly relatable to anyone who has ever felt repressed or forced to live their life in a way they might not have chosen.
The cast shines. The lovely-voiced Talia Suskauer is particularly moving in the role of Pearl. She and the women who play her friends, including her real-life sister, Becca, enjoy a nice camaraderie. It's so easy to believe that these women have been friends for years. Andrea Burn is also a standout in the role of the wise and knowing but not completely overbearing mother-in-law.
Although the folk-rock-tinged score won't necessarily stick in your head after you leave the theater, the songs are pleasant enough and nice to listen to. They really do an excellent job of invoking the time period especially for anyone who lived it.
The ending of the show is a little too pat. It lacks believability and is somewhat unsatisfying. However, overall the show is still enjoyable.
And that's our view. For more about A Walk on the Moon or to purchase tickets, visit awalkonthemoonmusical.com
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Photo credits:
All A Walk on the Moon production photos by Joan Marcus
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