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, Clever, Edgy, Profound

See it if Well, I saw part 1 of the trilogy ("Sugar In Our Wounds"), loved it & wanted to see how part 2 would play out. It was unexpected, but, good!

Don't see it if Strong acting. Very emotive. Plot threw me. 2-character play. No LGBT interaction :(. Strong language. Preachy. It's Pro-life vs pro-choice!

Engaging actors, Terrific set, Jam-packed plot, Resonant, Ambitious

See it if The lives & trials of a 60's pastor/civil rights leader & his wife interests U. Sacrifices made to further the cause are personally costly.

Don't see it if U like happy endings. Many issues are raised-roles of men/women, PTSD, sexuality, fidelity, trust, racial fear. End is plausible but abrupt.

Ambitious, Great acting, Intense, Intelligent, Absorbing

See it if you want to see two excellent actors sparring onstage. If you like the idea of a peek behind the curtain of the civil rights movement.

Don't see it if you are bothered by a script that tries to do too much in too little time. I didn't think it completely worked. Too ambitious and short.

Absorbing, Great acting, Profound, Raunchy, Resonant

See it if Like dealing with racially charged issues. Told from a 2 person perspective. Moving

Don't see it if Don't like to be reminded, that racism is alive and well, and still exists, in today's society.

Riveting, Intense, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Great writing

See it if a riveting two-hander w/great acting esp. by Dewanda Wise as a preacher's wife exploring the disintegration of a marriage interests you!

Don't see it if serious topics handled powerfully that provoke thought are not your thing, if you only like light topics and want to have a good time! Read more

Entertaining, Great acting, Relevant

See it if Poignant tale of "lost love", current marriage & its trials & tribulations. Things get wild about halfway through. Kitchen knife etc.

Don't see it if Some beginning scenes could use some trimming as they are slow-moving.

Entertaining, Great acting, Slow

See it if you are into a poignant tale of a mismatched husband and wife set during the Civil Rights era. Many interesting themes, perhaps too many.

Don't see it if you're frustrated by 90-minute no-intermission shows that save the best writing for the end, when you've lost interest.

Soapy but spirited

See it if a well acted 2-character, 1-set, 90 minute, no intermission drama with a bit of a soapy plot.

Don't see it if the soap would bother you.

Critic Reviews (21)

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