The Terms of My Surrender
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The Terms of My Surrender
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The Terms of My Surrender NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%
(307 Ratings)
Positive
90%
Mixed
8%
Negative
2%
Members say
Relevant, Entertaining, Funny, Thought-provoking, Intelligent

About the Show

Michael Moore, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind 'Bowling for Columbine' and 'Fahrenheit 9/11,' brings his powers of provocation to the stage in this world premiere one-man play.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (307)

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125 Reviews | 26 Followers
92
Clever, Funny, Intelligent, Must see, Thought-provoking

See it if You wanna hear real truth! Michael Moore is surprisingly enjoyable to watch on stage!

Don't see it if You're a narrow minded a-hole who has no interesting in changing your mind (in other words, a republican)

108 Reviews | 34 Followers
92
Absorbing, Entertaining, Intelligent, Profound, Relevant

See it if you despise Trump & want to laugh & cheer along with fellow dissenters, led by masterful comedic Michael Moore. Had a terrific time. Go!

Don't see it if you like Trump, and don't want to hear him criticized.

299 Reviews | 41 Followers
92
Funny, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Must see, Relevant

See it if you like to think what is happening in the world, what you might do to make changes, and want to learn more about Michael Moore's past.

Don't see it if you are a Republican.

193 Reviews | 29 Followers
91
Entertaining, Relevant, Resonant, Must see

See it if You like Michael Moore. He regales the audience with tales of his youth.

Don't see it if You are a staunch republican because Moore exposes you.

361 Reviews | 108 Followers
91
Hilarious, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if You take an interest in politics and want insight from someone who has been at the forefront for a long time.

Don't see it if You are a Trump supporter. Or, if you do support Trump, you are open to other points of view. Read more

52 Reviews | 13 Followers
91
Entertaining, Hilarious, Relevant, Intelligent, Thought provoking

See it if You are frustrated and depressed about the current political situation in the USA

Don't see it if You are proud to call Donald Trump your President.

68 Reviews | 19 Followers
91
Absorbing, Clever, Intelligent, Resonant, Thought-provoking

See it if you're a liberal or an open minded conservative. Michael Moore has a fascinating personal story that few know.Every minute interesting.

Don't see it if you're a Trump supporter who firmly believes in his 'fake news' theory. Can't stand Michael Moore's progressive philosophy.

435 Reviews | 60 Followers
90
Clever, Funny, Great writing, Intelligent, Masterful

See it if You love this country and enjoy intelligent humor especially if you voted for Trump

Don't see it if I cannot think of a reason

Critic Reviews (50)

Broadway News
August 10th, 2017

"Comes as close to being a campaign rally as anything you are likely to see on Broadway...And yet this shaggy but enjoyable evening, an autobiographical solo show spliced with a rabble-rousing call to arms against the reigning political regime, contains more surprises—and more funny diversions—than I expected...Moore's film persona, the goofy comic pest with a serious mission, translates with surprising ease to the stage."
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CurtainUp
August 10th, 2017

"Moore's solo is an impressively well-structured script, an assured performance that, thanks to director Mayer, is presented with enough Broadway-ish theatricality...Some of the personal stuff is less familiar and very effectively used to tie in with his 'you are the majority' as a call-to-action mantra...While Moore has the audience pretty much responding to his every word with enthusiastic laughs and hurrahs, the show sometimes goes from a bubbling boil to a very slow simmer."
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Theater Pizzazz
August 19th, 2017

"There’s a lot to take in on this ride, most of it thought-provoking and decidedly positive...It’s all done with a great deal of humor as well as personal stories that successfully soften and add relevance to the message...Moore has crafted a clever narrative with a certifiably impeccable dramatic arc...A variety pack of laughs, facts, ruminations, and exhortations, superbly directed by Michael Mayer."
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Front Row Center
August 18th, 2017

"Moore makes you laugh at the absurdity of it all so that we can stop breathing in shallow fear for a moment...There is no set script because, to my great pleasure, Moore includes discussion of today’s news...And...there’s a young woman—gorgeous, expressive, and super talented ...and cops...and—SQUEEE!—male strippers!!! So, go get entertained!"
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Front Mezz Junkies
August 18th, 2017

"The show is surprisingly humorous and filled with stories that are meant to inspire and inform...There are many moments that border on the self-congratulatory, but also feel important and inspirational. Others feel like old late-night talk-show skits that have lost their political zing...Moore is preaching to a New York like-minded liberal choir, and begging us, in essence, to stand up and do something, no matter how small or insignificant it feels at the time."
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Theatre Reviews Limited
August 23rd, 2017

“Listening to Michael Moore suggest ‘How We Got Here’…is gratifying and energizing. It would be better to hear more of Mr. Moore’s engaging stories with less interruption...In short, the effect of Michael Moore’s monologue is a significant contribution to the discussion about what Americans can and should do in the current political upheaval…If anything could strengthen Michael Moore’s persuasive monologue, it would be more rhetorical logos and ethos.”
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Broadway Blog
August 21st, 2017

"It is this sense of empowerment that ties Moore’s story together (under the deft direction of Michael Mayer)...If there is anything disarming about Moore’s diatribe, it’s that it is delivered with a sense of 'us versus them'...How much are we willing to sacrifice for the betterment of the whole? So far, not much. But with Michael Moore continuing to mix the melting pot, perhaps that will change."
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C
August 10th, 2017

"Moore's entertaining, enlightening solo act...The evening—smartly directed by Michael Mayer—admittedly has a 'preaching to the choir' feel...But Moore is savvy enough to not simply harangue against the ruling party for the entire intermissionless two-hours...Better still, Moore shares a number of personal stories that allow us to see a wider side of his personality...Only the completely humorless (or truly Republican) won’t ultimately surrender to the wit and wisdom of Michael Moore."
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