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)

Absorbing, Great acting, Must see, Resonant, Thought-provoking

See it if you want to learn something about our real history. I dare you to not shed a tear.When I saw it a real Tuskeegee airman was next to me.

Don't see it if you want big and brassy

Entertaining, Absorbing, Intelligent

See it if if you like plays that have historic content we loved this play and enjoyed it

Don't see it if you like flimsy sweet musicals

Intelligent, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Predictable

See it if you are interested in American history, people behind the headlines, African American experience.

Don't see it if you want big production values, fluff.

Absorbing, Profound, Thought-provoking

See it if you are ready to learn some history (ok it's not Hamilton) and enJOY fine acting

Don't see it if racist

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

See it if The show, which is ongoing, has a great ensemble cast - no stars - and a very pertinent story that all should know. Totally engrossing!

Don't see it if Theater based on true events isn't up your alley and you're looking for escapism rather than an experience based on history.

Great acting, Profound, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if you appreciate a great play based on a true incident that shows both the strengths and the flaws in 1940s America.

Don't see it if racism, as a theme, is disturbing to you.

Original, Great acting, Great writing, Thought-provoking, Profound

See it if enjoy heartfelt, historical dramas well played by a wonderful cast. Salute to the Tuskegee Airman with much Patriotic Pride.

Don't see it if are looking for a light hearted comedy or musical.

Entertaining, Edgy, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if If you like plays dealing with war and racial issues. Also if you appreciate good acting with a simple stage setting.

Don't see it if If you are not comfortable with themes dealing with racial issues and segregation in the past history of the United States.

Critic Reviews (4)

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