Is Krishna There? A Begum Akhtar Story

An emotionally biographic journey through the art of being self-satisfied. Lauren displays an apt honesty and charm throughout the entire piece, and strikes several poignant moments with a quiet but powerful grace. And the food was delicious!... full review

So captivating. Such relatability. Really dived into the struggle of the battle with the unknown and trusting in something divine. ... full review

A beautiful, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, story of finding one's place in the world. Come for the story, stay for the opera. ... full review

A masterpiece for the ages! Beautifully captivating, heartfelt, nostalgic, and an eye-opening performance that makes you laugh, dance, and cry all at once. I've never seen an entire audience in tears and the energy in the room was impeccable! Also don't get me started on her operatic voice, it was ASTOUNDINGLY BEAUTIFUL! ... full review

I found the play very entertaining and the acting amazing! It was a play that drove our emotions from laughter to tears and often times within the same scene. Laurens portrayal of several different women during the play transitioned flawlessly from one character to the other, sometimes in a simultaneously fashion. Her acting was full of emotion and intensity combined with her beautiful operatic singing which brought a perfect closure to the play!! We would see again! ... full review

Great show and so relatable! Lauren has such a range of emotions. It was funny, emotional, quirky and her voice is just incredible. The food was great too.... full review

"Is Krishna There?" parallels Lauren's journey of hope lost and regained with hindustani legend Begum Akhtar as they struggle with cultural and familial expectations. What really stands out here is Lauren's vibrant stage presence and next level musicality. The voice on this woman is INCREDIBLE! I have never heard a live operatic voice like that before, and it blew me away. ... full review

This show showcases many of Lauren's talents as you get to hear her beautiful singing, her deep connection to her story, and how at ease she is in the environments she creates on stage. She gives you her whole heart in this performance and it shows. ... full review

Very entertaining. Very colorful with a great message. There is a nice weaving of different characters all done by one actor. You also get to eat some treats if you get the right seat.... full review

Lauren Curet offers us a glimpse into the life someone might be forced into if they were trying to appease their parents. It had a great mix of old school conservative Indian norms and what it means to be a “good woman” vs a more modern perspective where a young woman can choose her own destiny. Even if its veggie-ing out on the catch eating Dominoes and watching Netflix. This play was felt like a love letter to Lauren’s mom and as a way to honor her for letting be her own person and not be bound by a sense of womanhood or duty. ... full review