Games NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%
(98 Ratings)
Positive
95%
Mixed
5%
Negative
0%
Members say
Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great acting, Intelligent

About the Show

1936, Berlin. When Jewish athlete Helene Mayer is selected for the Nazis' Olympic Squad, she realizes she is fighting for much more than gold.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (98)

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140 Reviews | 39 Followers
95
Relevant, Resonant, Intense, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you are interested in a true story about two strong, independent women, or want to see a compelling performance from two talented actresses.

Don't see it if the discussion of race, religion, politics, or Nazis make you uncomfortable, or if you want something more extravagant than black box.

94 Reviews | 9 Followers
91
Good writing, Good acting, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Absorbing

See it if you areyou interested in a little known bit of history involving Nazi Germany and the 1936 Olympics

Don't see it if you don't like 2-actor plays on a fairly bare stage or have no interest in history and oppression Read more

570 Reviews | 87 Followers
89
Very well directed, Thought-provoking, Profound, Great staging, Great acting

See it if you like good, tight dramas.Actresses are both excellent.Very well directed.Minimal set is very effective.Touching story.

Don't see it if you are an idiot about Trump.This play shows the effects of rabid racism.Speaks to the politics of today.See it and remember what can happen

754 Reviews | 127 Followers
86
Dramatic, Thought-provoking, Great writing, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if the dramatic intersection of sports & politics interests you. Two women athletes exemplify the still ongoing issues of WW II prejudice.

Don't see it if Nazis related material is triggering for you.

89 Reviews | 8 Followers
84
Great acting, Thought-provoking

See it if if you like plays based on history

Don't see it if you like large productions

251 Reviews | 116 Followers
84
Eloquent dramatic prose

See it if you want to see a 75-minute drama with some of the best new dramatic writing this season, good acting & direction, intense.

Don't see it if You dislike 2-man shows, anything about Hilter or Nazis or highly focused productions with almost no set. Read more

548 Reviews | 1899 Followers
84
Minimal, Absorbing, Refreshing, Smart

See it if A well staged and acted two hander. Rich characters and performances offer an interesting story.worth seeing for sure.

Don't see it if You don’t like minimal show. Although they made a lot out of a little.

399 Reviews | 55 Followers
84
Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Great acting, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if You want to see excellent acting by 2 talented women, you are interested in 20th century history and enjoy compelling personal stories.

Don't see it if You require elaborate sets, staging. This is basic but effective. Or if you are not interested in the pre-WWII era in Germany. But try it.

Critic Reviews (3)

Talkin' Broadway
October 20th, 2019

"The characters primarily narrate their stories, often poetically, and they intermittently debate with each other the entanglement of sports and politics...Choreographically, they demonstrate the physical and emotional exhaustion the women endured. Both performers are excellent."
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TheaterScene.net
October 21st, 2019

"Constructed as two intertwining monologues...Yes, their paths cross at crucial times, but the cumulative impact of their individual tales, from optimistic beginnings to their distressing, but sadly satisfying adult lives makes an impact that is both heartbreaking and hopeful."
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Theatre's Leiter Side
October 21st, 2019

"The script is hokey and oh-so-dramatic, but the story it tells is worthy of the spotlight…the minimalist approach lays the writing and one-note performances bare…I like to get my doses of political finger-wagging through more human storytelling."
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