In the following essay, Cooper examines Rabe's utilization of expressionistic and absurdist techniques in Hurlyburly and views the play as an indictment of American capitalist culture.

In the following essay, Stafford argues that “the root cause of the social conditions in Hurlyburly arises from metaphysics, more specifically epistemology and ontology.”

In the following essay, Radavich argues that what separates Hurlyburly from other works that explore male homosocial relationships is Rabe's use of comedy and satire.

In the following essay, Kolin identifies the major themes of Hurlyburly and illustrates “how language, costume, gesture, movement, and stage symbol reveal character and idea” in the play.

In the following essay, Kolin analyzes Hurlyburly.

In the following, Leiter reviews Mike Nichols's production of Hurlyburly.

In the following review, Kauffmann discusses Hurlyburly as a reflection of contemporary American morality.

In the following essay, Weales comments on an interview with Rabe and Neil Simon on the dark comedy found in Hurlyburly.