A Class Act
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A Class Act
73

A Class Act NYC Reviews and Tickets

73%
(33 Ratings)
Positive
70%
Mixed
21%
Negative
9%
Members say
Absorbing, Relevant, Intelligent, Slow, Clever

About the Show

New World Stages presents a new drama about what transpires after a major chemical company is caught pouring cancer-causing waste into a municipal water supply.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (33)

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248 Reviews | 35 Followers
71
Ambitious, Funny, Clever, Good play-- back scenes look

See it if Interesting look at legal negotiation- but a bit too pc ending

Don't see it if Want real drama or entertainment

119 Reviews | 43 Followers
71
Clever, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if If you enjoy Law & Order. I found it predictable but my friends didn't. I was presently surprised and actually really enjoyed it.

Don't see it if If "lawyer talk" isn't your thing or you don't like shows like Law & Order.

1123 Reviews | 382 Followers
60
Disappointing, Ambitious, Talky, Cerebral, Unconvincing

See it if you are fascinated by lawyers. I found the arguments and strategies unconvincing. This is a punchline play which disappointed.

Don't see it if you want more than talking heads. The plot points didn't work, altho some class action talk was interesting (better done in A Civil Action).

741 Reviews | 325 Followers
55
Lawyers usually don't make great playwrights; this play is no exception

See it if you like to see how the sausage is made-how high powered litigators operate behind closed doors

Don't see it if /since problem with script: out-of-the-blue revenge plot/motivation emerges at end; too many operatic/unrealistic speeches; uneven acting

112 Reviews | 56 Followers
53
Ambitious, Relevant, Slow, Disappointing

See it if You like watching legal dramas that over use legal jargon to convey intensity. Good effort but missed the mark.

Don't see it if You're in the legal profession and/or prefer well written dramas that offer an element of surprise or make you care about the characters.

206 Reviews | 25 Followers
53
Intelligent, Slow, Intense

See it if you love courtroom dramas

Don't see it if if you don't like shows that are long and serious and are more talk than action.

18 Reviews | 4 Followers
55
Slow, Dated, Disappointing, Ambitious

See it if You want to see a play that tries to make you think.

Don't see it if you have another show in mind

12 Reviews | 3 Followers
48
Disappointing

See it if you don't mind bad language.

Don't see it if you want better plot and acting

Critic Reviews (10)

Act Three - The Reviews
July 25th, 2016

“In a new work by Norman Shabel, we are treated to a legal gem. Well written such that the audience understands the way a class-action lawsuit works and well acted such that we believed the actors in their respective corners of the fight. Director Christopher Scott had much talent to work with...Mr. Scott channeled the talent of the fine actors to make his impression last...A great legal drama with a redeeming ending.”
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Times Square Chronicles
July 28th, 2016

"A very decent legal drama…The dialogue bristles with legal authenticity, and enough wit and solid characterization...Director Christopher Scott does no harm, but he doesn’t especially enhance…He has directed his cast to operate at a pitch a few clicks higher than naturalism, which makes you more aware of watching a play than you’d care to be; but the style isn’t egregious...The cast, while not exceptional, is plenty good enough to carry it and engage your interest."
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