Fireflies NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if to see a wonderful set and to see a meaningful story, great acting on both the actors parts, very relevant content to right now

Don't see it if some really intense topics in this show so be wary of that, gets dark really fast, the writing doesn't really help with the dark material Read more

See it if you want a look at black middle class lives in the '60s.Acting is great.Play is way too wordy.Story needs to be more concise. LOONG speeches

Don't see it if you want a real look at the civil rights movement.Playwright tosses in too many side issues, strays from main subject.

See it if you want to see some fine acting, including real tears. Some lovely scenes.

Don't see it if you're looking for a coherent plot. Several fake endings. Even at only 90 minutes, it went on too long.

See it if You are interested in the complicated nature of race, relationships , idealism and reality between 2 actors

Don't see it if You are not interested in interpersonal and race related issues even if they are not deeply developed

See it if you seek a linear story very well acted.

Don't see it if you have no interest in American history, and especially the civil rights movement.

See it if you like the playwright's work and two-handers. I felt the material was strong for a new play and enjoyed the unexpected places it traveled.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of period pieces, civil rights era stories, small casts, dramas. Read more

See it if You enjoy seeing excellent actors highlighting underrepresented aspects of black history. You enjoy exploring diverse stories and subjects.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy plays about gender and race. You prefer more empowering stories and dialogue.

See it if you like period/historical dramas, strongly performed two-handers, and plays that deal with queerness and American history.

Don't see it if you want an emotionally light, or fluffy, night at the theatre. (CW: description of sexual coercion & assault)