Coal Country NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Go. Understand you'll hear intimate TRUE stories of corporate greed destroying the lives of incredibly hard-working folks. No bells or BS.

Don't see it if you're not in the mood to be quiet; to really listen, be open to the hearts & actual words of families. To critics: What planet are you on? Read more

See it if You want a verbatim account of a coal mining tragedy articulated by an excellent cast in a moving performance.

Don't see it if You like light and amusing theater and are reluctant to hear inconvenient stories. Read more

See it if You’d like a serious play, taken from interviews of survivors and family members of miners killed in an explosion, interspersed with music.

Don't see it if This is a depressing work, obviously, though joy can be found in the country music and vivid characterizations of the West Virginians. Read more

See it if you like true stories, enjoy ensemble shows, like a good bluegrass show, enjoy a good heart felt dramatic story.

Don't see it if You don't like shows similar to Come From Away, ensemble shows, banjo music, southern accents, social/environmental issues/events Read more

See it if Seen the play prior to pandemic in 2020 in NYC. The play had a short run but it is back better then ever.

Don't see it if The production is base on an explosion of a coal mine in Virginia. If sadness is not your game, skip this production. It is very powerful! Read more

See it if A serious drama about a tragedy in coal region of West Virginia and the impact to many families. Powerful direction, acting with music.

Don't see it if You want a light evening of music & dancing, this is not your kind of play.

See it if You are interested in a show telling the story of a coal mining disaster, interspersed with country songs. Similar style to Come From Away

Don't see it if You are looking for a big flamboyant broadway style musical, or, a sweetness and light show

See it if You want to experience part of a worldview you may not otherwise experience — West Virginia coal miners.

Don't see it if You don’t like bluegrass or have prejudices against coal miners.