See it if you'd like to see a probing character study of Walt Disney, a great artist who sometimes came into conflict with his employees.
Don't see it if you prefer to maintain the illusion that Walt Disney was a kindly old man who never quarreled with any of his employees.
See it if History of Disney origins/employment practices is riveting. Story line and characters holds your interest. Acting is top notch.
Don't see it if Unfortunately, there is no hearing amplification available. And each word seems so important.
See it if you value actors who have mastered their craft and a play that sheds a light on a topic that is relevant today.
Don't see it if you prefer elaborate sets and a large cast. Read more
See it if you are interested in the history of Walt Disney -- one that Disney would rather not have told.
Don't see it if you are expecting an intricate plot. This is essential an art vs. commerce story. What does it take to create the art you want to make?
See it if Like most of us, you have a curiosity about Disney, this will scratch that itch nicely. Just enough fact and TMZ material to be exciting.
Don't see it if You don’t care about the working man…Disney…or small productions. This is well written and acted with very little pomp and fluff. Simple. Read more
See it if You want to learn about Walt Disney’s studio and unionization told by a bright cast of three
Don't see it if You don’t like small theaters way off Broadway. You’re not interested in the 1940s
See it if you want to see what happened to the staff behind the scenes at Walt Disney.
Don't see it if you think this is going to be a happy Disney story.
See it if you're curious about the 1941 Disney animator's strike, capably showcased in this 3 person play on the inequities at the House of Mouse.
Don't see it if you want or expect a big production; need a neatly, fully fleshed conclusion to the dramatization of this historical event. Read more
"Warm and alive, it’s layered with nuance as it captures the anxiety that can grip a workplace amid a labor struggle — and the ruthlessness that can ensue on all sides."
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Although "Burbank: Walt Disney in Crisis" occasionally has its actors delivering monologues out to the audience, the most compelling drama occurs from the interactive scenes between the actors themselves; more of this would have absolutely been welcome. Nevertheless, the play does entertain and inform, revealing the financial struggles Disney went through to make such iconic films as "Pinocchio," "Fantasia," and "Bambi," even in the wake of "Snow White"’s success.
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"'Burbank,' provides a brief glimpse into a man who lived to tell stories, with a storytelling all its own that makes for bracing entertainment."
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"'Burbank' is fun, thought-provoking, and insightful as it examines Walt Disney’s perhaps unintentional societal contributions during an employee strike in wartime America."
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a low-key play with low production values. The set is little more than an office desk and drawing table…In one way, the minimalism is wonderful; a refreshing (even thought-provoking) contrast to the behemoth that Disney has become. But, even though it’s a full eighty minutes, it somehow doesn’t feel like a complete, self-contained play. Maybe that’s because it isn’t: It’s part of an ambitious project about Disney workers
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"Thirdwing's latest shows that new offices can still mean the same old story when it comes to art and labor relations. But with 'Burbank', it's unquestionably a story worth seeing again."
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