Slave Play (Broadway)
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Slave Play (Broadway)
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Slave Play (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%
(524 Ratings)
Positive
86%
Mixed
11%
Negative
3%
Members say
Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Great acting, Edgy, Absorbing

Jeremy O. Harris's provocative, history-making play returns to Broadway. 

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136 Reviews | 15 Followers
80
Great writing, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if You are interested in the work of James O. Harris , open to self exploration, speaking about race and gender and you're not easily offended.

Don't see it if you are easily offended, you are able to see for 2 hours without an intermission. I like how therapist were portrayed.

253 Reviews | 46 Followers
80
But please change the name, Thought-provoking, Intense, Ambitious, Excruciating

See it if You like edgy, thought-provoking "dare to go there" (the name I would give this play) theatrical piece.

Don't see it if You don't like provocative, shocking theatre with nudity and relationship conflict. Read more

66 Reviews | 4 Followers
80
Riveting, Resonant, Profound, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if You like plays that make you think. Can maintain an open mind with the subject matter. Great acting and compelling.

Don't see it if It's difficult to get through the first 20 minutes due to it's graphic nature but stick it out, it's got relevant themes worth pondering

267 Reviews | 300 Followers
80
Intense, Edgy, Great writing, Slow, Thought-provoking

See it if you like a show that deals with an intense subject.

Don't see it if you don't like edgy play and feel uncomfortable with sex on stage.

50 Reviews | 1 Follower
79
Thought-provoking, Intense, Great acting, Dizzying, Ambitious

See it if you want to be challenged and potentially pushed out of your comfort zone. The writing and concept is singular.

Don't see it if the above sounds like a turnoff. For many it will be. The writing didn't totally work for me, but it was a worthwhile experience.

194 Reviews | 36 Followers
79
Funny, Resonant, Relevant, Great acting

See it if you want to enjoy three unique stories of couples struggling in their relationships and undergoing an intense therapeutic workshop.

Don't see it if you find scenes with explicit sexual interactions difficult to watch.

64 Reviews | 10 Followers
79
Quirky, Overrated, Entertaining, Cliched, Clever

See it if You want a different and sort of refreshing story and ideas about race brought into a broadway stage.

Don't see it if You can’t handle racist remarks or overly sexual actions on stage. Also, the writing is more quirky than overly deep.

74 Reviews | 6 Followers
79
Thought-provoking, Intense, Ambitious, Relevant, Great acting

See it if you appreciate great actors who take brave risks. The show explores controversial topics and aims to be thought-provoking.

Don't see it if you'll be traumatized by depictions of slavery and racism. The subject can be upsetting, and it won't be new to many viewers.

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