Kim's Convenience Reviews
Los Angeles Times- Recommended
"...There's something determinedly hopeful about 'Kim's Convenience,' which like the store it's named after, wants its patrons to leave satisfied."
Stage and Cinema- Highly Recommended
"...It may not have been created by Center Theatre Group, but Kim’s Convenience is a genuine find for the Ahmanson: a modest, heartfelt comedy that reminds us how much richness can live in everyday lives—and how satisfying it is to spend time with people who feel real. This is a charming, sweet-natured gem—exactly the kind of show you didn’t know you needed."
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
"...As hard as I fell for Kim's Convenience when I streamed the Canadian sitcom on Netflix a couple of years back, I was unprepared for how head over heels I would be for its inspiration, Ins Choi's 2011 feel-amazing stage gem now paying a visit to the Ahmanson."
LA Theatrix- Recommended
"...But the play is worth seeing while it's here because, between all the humorous quips, it deals tenderly with friction between Asian immigrant parents and their children (depicted relatively rarely on L.A. stages, though recent examples include Lauren Yee's "Cambodian Rock Band" and Wendy Graf's "Masala Dabba"), illuminating a common experience while making the audience laugh out loud."
The Hollywood Times- Highly Recommended
"...At the Ahmanson, Kim's Convenience doesn't just entertain; it connects, challenges, and ultimately endures."
Nerds Of Color- Somewhat Recommended
"...Though Kim’s Convenience, now having its run at Center Theatre Group, is enjoyable in its many funny and touching moments, Ins Choi‘s 2011 play is very much outdated in its necessity to showcase Korean identity & culture that is completely catered to white people. Despite a well rounded cast and excellent direction by Weyni Mengesha, the play has the feel of a fluffy primetime comedy that ties up its loose traumatic elements in a neat 90 minute bow."