Building the Wall
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Building the Wall
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Building the Wall NYC Reviews and Tickets

77%
(133 Ratings)
Positive
81%
Mixed
17%
Negative
2%
Members say
Relevant, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Absorbing, Intense

About the Show

New World Stages presents Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan's new play set in a not-too-distant future when Trump's administration has carried out his campaign promise to round up and detain millions of immigrants.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (133)

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8 Reviews | 3 Followers
65
Disappointing, Slow

See it if you like your theatre political with nice performances.

Don't see it if You want to be challenged. The storyline though interesting is stretched out far too much. The direction poor and limiting.

2 Reviews | 2 Followers
75
Ambitious, Clever, Cliched, Confusing

See it if You like dystopia

Don't see it if If you hate dystopia

2 Reviews | 0 Followers
60
Thought-provoking, Great acting, Disappointing

See it if You like bare bones drama that draws on your worst fears about our current political situation.

Don't see it if You don't like a play that preaches to the choir and feels like a first draft. Read more

105 Reviews | 20 Followers
During previews
100
Great writing, Masterful, Riveting, Resonant, Relevant

See it if you like topical scripts that make you think, This is a masterfully written (and acted) script that is a MUST-SEE! A show for B'way for sure

Don't see it if you prefer to live in an "alternative facts" world and don't theatre that makes you think. Other than that, there no reason to hold you back

120 Reviews | 12 Followers
During previews
98
Absorbing, Great writing, Intelligent, Masterful, Must see

See it if You are concerned about how immigrants are being treated/deported by Trump.

Don't see it if You are in favor of Trump's policies.

60 Reviews | 7 Followers
During previews
94
Absorbing, Profound, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if You enjoy timely, dystopian political commentaries

Don't see it if You are looking for something cheerful or hopeful

203 Reviews | 49 Followers
During previews
92
Absorbing, Great acting, Intense, Thought-provoking, Edgy

See it if you want a very edgy look into a possible future were our worst imaginings come true. This was a realistic scenario and is chilling.

Don't see it if you want a feel good night out or are an avid Trump supporter. While the play doesn't bash, it works off the worst case Trump scenario. Read more

283 Reviews | 77 Followers
During previews
92
Great acting, Great writing, Intelligent, Refreshing, Relevant

See it if looking for a a well written thought-provoking play. With our current political situation some events in the show can happen to some degree.

Don't see it if not interested in dialogue by 2 actors. If you are not interested in the current immigration situation and how it can spiral out of control. Read more

Critic Reviews (31)