Black Angels Over Tuskegee NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(134 Ratings)

Positive

92%

Mixed

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Members say

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

About the Show

A docudrama about six heroes who became the first African-American aviators in the U.S. Air Force during an era of racial segregation.

'Black Angels Over Tuskegee' is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen: six men embarking upon a journey to become pilots in the United States Army Air Forces. The play explores their collective struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, dreams of an inclusive fair society, and brotherhood. The play goes beyond the headlines of the popular stories of the Tuskegee Airmen and exposes the men who exhibited the courage to excel, in spite of all the overwhelming odds against them.

Show-Score Member Reviews (134)

Ambitious, Intelligent, Intense, Refreshing, Resonant

See it if you like plays that both tug on your heartstrings and make you think. The acting and dialogue stand on their own without a fancy set.

Don't see it if you're looking for a lighthearted, fun time, or if you really want a spectacle. It's a pretty spare show and set.

Absorbing, Intelligent, Intense, Resonant, Relevant

See it if You like true, inspiring, uplifting stories, embrace human drama, are moved by tales of resilience, integrity, and love for fellow man.

Don't see it if You don't like cultural experiences which may be different from yours,history/WW2 aviation, ensemble pieces, or friendships among men.

Absorbing, Great acting, Ambitious, Clever, Educational

See it if If you want to learn history, enjoy good acting and want to see a serious show. Good acting and a history lesson.

Don't see it if If you expect a musical, lots of jokes and costume changes, this is not the show.

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

See it if you like thought-provoking, well-acted dramas that bring insight into a world you probably weren't aware of.

Don't see it if see it

Great staging, Great writing, Profound, Resonant, Must see

See it if History brought to life.

Don't see it if You don't care about history

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

See it if enjoy an action packed 2 hours with clever staging that tells an important story without being hackneyed or pedestrian. If U R a Vet.

Don't see it if Only enjoy fluffy stuff Read more

Profound, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Intense, Absorbing

See it if You want to be inspired by people who stuck it out with monstrous obstables

Don't see it if You want to keep your prejudices intact

Great acting, Absorbing, Great writing, Relevant

See it if you like great ensemble theater and eye-opening writing and a moving (real) story

Don't see it if you just want to be entertained.

Critic Reviews (4)

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