Oslo (Broadway)

See it if You enjoy well done dramas documenting a true, controversial moment in history. Detailed and enlightening, maybe longer than necessary.

Don't see it if You're not interested in history plays. This one is very well done but it does go on for three hours. Lots of detail to get through.

See it if Tense historical reenactment of secret negotiations, and their human elements. Exciting, creative staging.

Don't see it if You are looking for something more personally meaningful. The show was enlightening but ultimately somewhat dry.

See it if you want to see the perfect symmetry of a brilliant collaborative creative team portraying an historic collaborative effort to forge peace.

Don't see it if you have no interest whatsoever in international politics. [Tho even if you don't, you'll still be riveted by the well-written, taut drama.]

See it if J.T. Rogers again mines history to write absorbing docu-drama on an attempt to find peace in the Middle East Runs out of steam in last hour

Don't see it if Powerful work Sher's astute/austere direction real star here although ensemble shines as well Daniel Oreskes personal fav as Shimon Peres

See it if you love great theater where both the words and the ideas they express matter. The thriller-like build of the plot is truly exciting.

Don't see it if political maneuvering bothers you. Also the constant moving of furniture between the many short scenes can be irritating.

See it if Grand production of polictical and historical drama. Serious document of PLO and Israel hammering out peace during talky and emotional meets

Don't see it if Very long and overwrought period drama that, although recent perhaps may be forgotten.

See it if you like true stories, world politics, or heavy dramas.

Don't see it if you're in the mood for something light or are turned off by political themes.

See it if Want to consider history thru a human lens, see beautiful ensemble work with fine actors, like plays that challenge and require attention.

Don't see it if Can't hear/understand fast-paced, overlapping dialogue w varying accents, no interest in Oslo Accords, don't want to concentrate for 2:50.

Also I thought this was thrilling theater. It was fascinating, quite funny, tense, masterfully staged, smart. Was rapt throughout and would love to see it again. It's a very dense play with a great deal to absorb. My ONLY criticism is that I was sitting on the side and couldn't hear everything completely clearly. That did not take away from my overall impression of the show.

Saw this at the Vivian Beaumont, Lincoln Center, in May, 2017.... Read more Read less

See it if You have any interest in our world and it's history.

Don't see it if You're looking for tap dancing!

See it if you're interested in the Oslo peace accord and like straight plays with lots of exposition and a historical bent.

Don't see it if you have a problem with a three hour show, or with the sad reality that most of the Oslo gains have now gone by the wayside.

See it if you're looking for a smart play dealing with political conflict resolution. Outstanding acting. Even some great humor added to serious topic

Don't see it if you had a long day and are not prepared for a mentally challenging 3 hour play, you have no interest in politics or diplomacy

See it if fascinating historical play based on true story of attempt to find peace in Middle East; both sides humanized thru interactions & humor

Don't see it if you don't want a play, no matter how well-written & acted, that is almost 3 hours. About negotiations so necessarily talky.

Also The many facts and details presented (especially when the lawyer comes to help draft the agreement) are still relevant.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a political drama on the story behind the famous Rabin-Arafat handshake, w/a stellar cast (Azizi, Ehle, Mays, Schnetzer, etc.)

Don't see it if you can't abide slow-moving plays or will be salty this took the Tony over the superior A Doll's House, Part 2.

See it if you want a really smart play with stellar actors that will hold your attention (yes, it's 3 hours but goes SO quickly) and make you think.

Don't see it if you don't care for political plays (though no prior knowledge of the Oslo Accords is even needed).

See it if Absolutely hands-down the best play of the year! Incredible acting and a wonderful historical overview of history.A must see!

Don't see it if Do you not see if you like musicals and light dramas.

See it if you want to live through the experience of the Oslo accord to see how the parties involved got along, according to the play's author.

Don't see it if you want to see a play that is engrossing. I found it very difficult to sit for the 3 hours of the play. The play could have been shorter.

Also The audience laughed a lot and seemed to enjoy the play tremendously. I didn't get a lot of the words because of the different accents used by the actors, so I didn't get most of the jokes. The jokes I did get, I found were cliched.... Read more Read less

See it if reenactment of behind the scenes history and a fresh perspective on negotiations of Israel/Palestinian complex coexistence fascinates you.

Don't see it if you have a short attention span, cannot hear or understand rapid, overlapping dialog in non-American dialect, or hold traditional PC views

See it if Riveting true account of secret Palestine/Israeli peace negotiations in 1993. The acting is masterful & really makes this story come alive.

Don't see it if The play is 3 hours long; I thought I might struggle w/the wordiness & political subject matter, but instead was absolutely riveted. Bravo!

Also I can't stress enough how fantastic the acting was. Every actor, even the minor characters - was superb & memorable. And there was plenty of humor too, which I didn't expect but appreciated.... Read more Read less

See it if you know/remember ANYthing about this historic event. If you come unprepared & can't pay CLOSE attention for 2+ hours, you will be lost.

Don't see it if your mind wanders even remotely & you're NOT interested in history. Many in audience left after intermission. ALL first-rate performances.

See it if You like compelling, political stories that take you into the conflicting points of view in the world. Very timely.

Don't see it if This is a deep, multi layered play. if you don't have the patience for a 3 hour play...see something else.

See it if You enjoyed The Audience or other fictionalized accounts of recent history.

Don't see it if You want something fast-paced, with energy. You struggle with dialects or keeping names straight.

See it if You are interested in learning more about this aspect of history. Interesting and well acted and insightful.

Don't see it if You don't like plays that require your careful attention. While the content was interesting, at almost 3 hours long, it felt long at times.

See it if You are interested in behind-the-scenes look at political issues with Shakespearean resonance.

Don't see it if You avoid Middle-East Politics.

Also Basically a perfect play, not an extra word, superior acting, clever set, and fast production with a Shakespearean drama about power and compromise, breaking down barriers and thinking for the future; I left despairing for our world today.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in a well-acted modern historical drama/if you have interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Don't see it if you do not like very wordy pieces/modern history does not interest you

See it if You are hopeful about the world and can't get enough about politics and would like to believe that change can happen despite the immovable.

Don't see it if This was challenging and depressing yet hopeful. Great acting but long.