Fireflies NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(169 Ratings)

Positive

87%

Mixed

11%

Negative

Members say

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

About the Show

In this world premiere from Atlantic Theater Company, somewhere in the Jim Crow South, the sky is on fire. "Fireflies" is the second part of Donja R. Love's trilogy that began with "Sugar in Our Wounds."

A pregnant Olivia’s fierce speech writing is the sole force behind her charismatic husband Charles and his successful Movement to galvanize people to march towards freedom. When four little girls are bombed in a church, Olivia and Charles’ marriage is threatened – as this tragedy and years of civil unrest leave Olivia believing that “this world ain’t no place to raise a colored child.”

Show-Score Member Reviews (169)

Absorbing, Great acting, Good writing, Relevant

See it if you are keen to see something relevant, tightly written, and well-acted. The final tableau is predictable, but beautiful nonetheless.

Don't see it if you need a break from past-as-present parallels. Set in the 1960s, it's unnerving how many of the themes and struggles still resonate today.

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

See it if A play set in the 60's with themes that are just as relevant today as they were 55 years ago. Powerful performances by both actors.

Don't see it if If you want something light, fluffy, or a musical. If you want a play with lots of characters or moving parts.

Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Intense, Intelligent

See it if you'd enjoy two characters in a place and time deal with life, work and relationships on a well-designed set with great lighting & sound.

Don't see it if you are bothered by other's struggles and want a light, entertaining, fee-good play. This is serious drama.

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

See it if You like great acting because the two actors here- Khris Davis & Dewanda Wise- are outstanding.

Don't see it if You don't like two hander plays.

Absorbing, Great acting, Profound, Riveting, Thought-provoking

See it if powerful examinations of the indirect impacts of racism on the psyche. Tightly written two hander and marvelous leading pair of actors.

Don't see it if nuance isn't in your wheelhouse. These characters are saintly sinners, and i imagine some may take offense at their indiscretions.

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Edgy, Thought-provoking

See it if you want a show with strong emotional pull and great acting, but which takes on too many issues for so brief a play.

Don't see it if you want one strong, fully developed plot line that does not deviate with other issues. Or you don't like two character plays. Read more

Great acting, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Ambitious

See it if you want to see a new work from a very promising young playwright and you appreciate good acting.

Don't see it if you're not comfortable with "adult themes" like abortion, violence, and LGBTQ issues. Read more

Absorbing, Great acting, Relevant, Moving, Intense

See it if Moving story set in the immediate aftermath of church bombing in Alabama; snippets of emotional church sermons being practiced.

Don't see it if Don't want deep issues portrayed Many of them - in addition to civil rights movement, also deception in marriage, abortion, queer love. Read more

Critic Reviews (21)

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