Inferno! Fire at the Cocoanut Grove: 1942

See it if you want to see an out of town company with the courage to bring a production to NY to explore an historic event.

Don't see it if If a show weighed down by its amateurism and lack of dialogue isn't for you

Also There is a show in this subject, unfortunately this isn't it.

Only Kara Rainer as Margaret Wilson has the chops to be on the NY Stage. She has about 90% of the scenes with dialogue, but hey are only a small part of the show.

The real show would be in an exploration of corruption which often does not involve bribes, but relationships.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in a sharp, witty play that captures its time. I wasn't alive then, but the characters took me there.

Don't see it if If you really don't like period pieces, it might not be fun.

See it if you want to learn about a major tragedy that has been lost to history. Great dialogue, impactful acting, and wonderful attention to detail!

Don't see it if history doesn't interest you

See it if This is a must see! This play shows how events of the past impact our present and future.

Don't see it if There is no reason not to see this play!

Also Inferno! captures an important event in United States history. The fire at the Cocoanut Grove is something that many people may not remember but has impacted the world we are living in today.

The best part of the play was the emotional connection that you develop for the characters. You feel everything that they feel. When they are sacred and hurting or are happy and excited, you understand and feel the same emotions. This connection is something you do not experience with many other performances that take the stage.

A play of this importance should be highlighted! Thank you to the cast a crew for giving me such a memorable performance.... Read more Read less