A Few Good Men Broadway Review: Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth Grapple with the Truth in Aaron Sorkin Revival

The iconic courtroom drama A Few Good Men returns to Broadway in a revival starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, bringing Aaron Sorkin’s incisive script back to the stage. Whitford, known for his sharp political roles, takes on the formidable Colonel Jessup, while rising star Blyth plays the young defense attorney Kaffee. The production centers on the famous line “You can’t handle the truth!”—a moment that reviewer Greg Evans suggests feels rushed and slightly tossed off, losing some of its cinematic weight. Yet the play’s exploration of military honor, moral compromise, and the pursuit of justice remains as relevant as ever, inviting audiences to question where loyalty ends and truth begins. With a cast that also includes Kate Walsh, the revival aims to bridge generations of theatergoers, from those who remember the 1992 film to newcomers discovering the story for the first time. The stakes are high for this production, as it must live up to the legacy of Jack Nicholson’s iconic performance. Early reactions suggest a solid, if not transcendent, staging that leans on Sorkin’s dialogue to carry the tension. For fans of courtroom drama and political intrigue, this revival offers a timely look at how institutions protect their own—and what it costs to challenge them. The question remains whether this version can stand apart from the film’s shadow and deliver a truth audiences are ready to handle.