Slave Play (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if To see a provocative new work that looks at race,gender,relationships and sex in a unique way by a very promising new American playwright.

Don't see it if You don’t like any of the topics above, don’t like profanity, sexual innuendo, simulated sex acts, don’t like to listen to comprehend show. Read more

See it if You want a provocative, thought-provoking theater experience. There's a lot of unpack & think about. Was great; not at all what I expected.

Don't see it if You want lighter, fun fare. This show is a lot to process. Race, rape, slavery, nudity. If you can't handle those, stay clear of this show.

See it if You want to see a new play that delves into race, sex, and power.

Don't see it if You want some lite and fluffy. Read more

See it if You like cutting edge theater. You are patient enough to sit through dialogue driven scenes with nary a respite.

Don't see it if You just want to be entertained without thinking. Or are offended by cursing, nudity or in your face sexuality. Also, if you're a bigot

See it if You can handle tough situations and human nature to argue, listen, love....

Don't see it if Aggressive behavior and racial bias bother you.

See it if you want to see something unlike anything else on Broadway.

Don't see it if you can't check your privilege or have prudish sensibilities.

See it if you like original plays with provocative takes on race and interpersonal relations

Don't see it if you're easily scandalized by nudity or if you can't conceive of interracial relationships

See it if 4 Black/White couples explore how institution of slavery/racism negatively impacts their romantic relationships, esp. sex lives.

Don't see it if Less controversial than hyped. Plays with pros and cons of leftist ideas (feeling "seen," triggers/ microaggressions, making space, etc.). Read more