Indecent NYC Reviews and Tickets

88%

(1165 Ratings)

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95%

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Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Thought-provoking, Intelligent

About the Show

Vineyard Theatre's critically acclaimed production of playwright Paula Vogel and director Rebecca Taichman's play about a controversial Yiddish show transfers to Broadway.

'Indecent' is based on the real-life events surrounding the Broadway debut of Sholem Asch's 'The God of Vengeance,' considered to be a seminal work of Jewish culture by some, and a piece of traitorous libel by others. Peppered with popular songs of the era, this play charts the history of that incendiary work, the artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it, and the evolving identity of the culturally rich community that inspired its creation.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1,165)

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing

See it if you want to be moved and thrilled by what the stage can offer you

Don't see it if intense emotional responses are not wanted

Great staging, Great writing, Masterful, Exquisite, Absorbing

See it if You like plays with music, inventive staging, wonderful ensemble work by a cast, appreciate gorgeous lighting and writing

Don't see it if You are offended by same-sex kissing, you don't like being immersed in a different culture or world

Great staging, Theatrical, Absorbing, Important

See it if you want to see a beautifully-executed script that highlights the resilience of the human spirit during times of crisis.

Don't see it if You have issues watching intimacy between 2 women. Actually, strike that. You SHOULD see it if you have weird issues like that. Get over it.

Powerful, Unique, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if Everyone should see this show. Though it is set in the first half of the 20th century, its messages are so relevant in today's world.

Don't see it if you're looking for something light. This is a powerful piece of theatre. Read more

Absorbing, Great staging, Brilliant direction, Thought-provoking, Resonant

See it if love engaging resonant emotional TRUE stories. This is a brilliant production that will knock you out.

Don't see it if you want light entertainment that doesn't challenge you. This is meaty important material. If you want fluff see something else.

Enchanting, Great staging, Must see, Masterful

See it if you like outside of the box theater - very theatrical and beautiful...inventive directing and gorgeous lighting design.

Don't see it if you like realism.

Beautiful, Great writing, Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Fascinating

See it if you enjoy great writing and are open to stories that are about passion and artistry.

Don't see it if it may be offensive to some in the Jewish community

Thought-provoking, Profound, Intelligent, Great staging, Great acting

See it if You are interested in an interpretation on Yiddish theatre and how it supported a community, you love storytelling and love stories . . .

Don't see it if you do not like emotional theatre or stories about the tragic Holocaust period in history

Critic Reviews (101)

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