Katie Holmes Gets Bad Reviews On Broadway For 'Dead Accounts'

Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut this month in the new family comedy "Dead Accounts," but the New York City press has not been kind to the show.

The play has garnered bad reviews from most publications, which has upset Holmes and discouraged her because she loves the play so much, Radar Online reported.

"Katie was devastated about the reviews because she's always been so passionate about Broadway," a source said. "It was her first love, well before she starred in 'Dawson's Creek' or any Hollywood movies. Appearing on Broadway was her childhood dream."

But the actress, who endured a high-profile divorce from actor Tom Cruise over the summer, is determined to salvage "Dead Accounts" and make the most of her time on the Broadway stage.

"However, she's adamant that she has to put it right. Katie will do anything to make sure the play's seen as a success by the end of its run," the insider added. "She's spoken to the writers and producers about possible ways to tweak and improve the production, while taking some of the critics' words about her own performance on board. Katie doesn't care if it means taking part in extra rehearsals because she's determined to make it work. Getting her career back on track post Tom Cruise has been one of Katie's priorities and this is the first step in doing that -- she wants to get it right."

"Dead Accounts" also stars Judy Greer, Jayne Houdyshell and Norbert Leo Butz, who is a two-time winner of the Tony Award for Best Actor. The play was written by Theresa Rebeck, the creator of "Smash." It officially opened to the public on Nov. 29, and before that the cast was working on preview performances to sort out last-minute details and perfect their show.