Growing Up Gonzales NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (55)
See it if you like genuine, no holds barred drama of growing up black Puerto Rican in The Bronx from 1980s to today, 1 excellent actor in 6+ roles.
Don't see it if you do not like one actor drama, violent and depressing themes, constant dialog that feels like action with none onstage or can't sit 90 min
See it if you want comedy regarding being Hispanic and growing up issues and a gentle treatment of the loss of a sibling
Don't see it if you don't understand about being Hispanic
See it if You like one man show and enjoy a good actors ability to play various characters. Andres "Chulisi" Rodriguez was great, funny, poignant.
Don't see it if There is really no reason not to see this play. A good time can be had by all who see it.
See it if if you are a person who is interested in other cultures especially the Puerto Rican culture.It was funny,poignant,reminiscent.old school.
Don't see it if if you don't like diverse cultural situations.it was definitely directed to the Spanish culture.If you are a person with limited diversity. Read more
See it if you're Latino and grew up in a Hispanic house hold poor but you didn't know you were poor. You'll love this!
Don't see it if if you're not interested in different culture and are not really fond of one man show.
See it if GEAT PERFORMANCE . FUNNY . A MUST SEE SHOW .
Don't see it if N/A
See it if I saw this play at the Public Theater and it was well acted and I loved the clever way they used the center of the room as the stage.
Don't see it if If you don't care for Shakespeare.
See it if U like good storytelling by a good writer & can enjoy a solo versatile believable actor who portrays all the characters in this play.
Don't see it if If U are not keen on one actor plays. U are not interested in Puertp Rican related stories or the Bronx. U prefer changing stage sets. Read more
Critic Reviews (2)
"Felix Rojas’s script has trouble integrating the light and dark elements of his fraternal portraits...Mr. Rodriguez is an animated and affable M.C., but he’s also an odd choice for a multi-character, one-actor play given his abridged vocal range....The narration becomes especially confusing when characters quote each other, and when Mr. Rodriguez occasionally flubs his lines. Whomever all those crazy stories happened to, in any case, they’re still pretty funny."
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“Mr. Rojas vividly creates an entertaining panorama of the Puerto Rican community in the Bronx of the 1960s and 1970s. A gallery of characters and numerous incidents are lovingly described…With the swagger of a seasoned stand-up comedian and the delivery of a slam poet, Mr. Rodriguez delivers a gripping performance…He also is an excellent mime and that skill is frequently on display…Though small in scale, 'Growing Up Gonzales' is a picturesque and moving experience.”
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