Oslo (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%

(818 Ratings)

Positive

95%

Mixed

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Members say

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

About the Show

J.T. Rogers' drama chronicles the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords. Winner of two 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Play.

It’s 1993 and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat are standing together in the White House Rose Garden, signing the first-ever peace agreement between Israel and the PLO. How were the negotiations kept secret? And who are these mysterious negotiators? Featuring dozens of characters and set in locations across the globe, 'Oslo' is both a political thriller and the personal story of a small band of women and men struggling together—and fighting each other—as they seek to change the world. Directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, and starring Tony winners Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Ehle.

Show-Score Member Reviews (818)

Absorbing, Great acting, Must see, Riveting, Thought-provoking

See it if a fascinating, riveting play based on actual events appeals to you. It should win awards.

Don't see it if you're not interested in a 3 hour political play.

Moving, Funny, Great acting, Great writing, Great staging

See it if you love Bartlett Sher's direction and the type of play that makes history that may seem boring human and facinating

Don't see it if you hate straight plays

Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Must see

See it if Provides a rare glimpse into the intricacies of diplomatic relations and sadly the vagaries of achieving piece in the Middle East

Don't see it if If you are fanatically against the two independent state solution, among Israeli and Palestinians

Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Masterful, Thought-provoking

See it if You want excellent theater

Don't see it if Are looking for fluffy theater

Clever, Great writing, Riveting

See it if You like crisp dialog, a learning experience, history, and/or Jefferson Mays and Jennifer Ehle.

Don't see it if You can't sit through a 3-hour show and have no interest in modern day history.

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Great writing, Masterful

See it if if you always thought you couldn't sit through a nearly three hour show. it is thoroughly absorbing.

Don't see it if you have no interest in world affairs.

Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Thought-provoking, Riveting

See it if you are a fan of great writing and acting. Good education on the history of the conflicts in the middle east. Both educational & enjoyable

Don't see it if you do not want to have to listen closely to dialogue to follow the plotline. Don't see it if you are in the mood for a light comedy.

Absorbing, Clever, Great acting, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if You want to know more about the Oslo Peace Accord. Want to see an intelligent play.

Don't see it if You want to see only mainstream plays.

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