Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play

See it if you want to see an impressive performance. JBaker enraptured Parisian society...and you'll get a glimpse of why. Harris is terrific as JB.

Don't see it if you want lots of info about JB (just go to Wikip). Here, you'll get the essence. Fabulous, dance (fan) & songs (Times Changin, La Vie En Ro)

Also This is a particularly engrossing solo/biographical show, in part because Josephine Baker was fascinating. Harris does a wonderful job embodying the icon (Harris sings better and dances well). I don't understand the long inclusion of Louis Armstrong's song at the beginning (other than he is another Black icon). It squandered the audience's attention. I wasn't crazy about the audience participation (Pepito, Frida); it breaks the rhythm of the action.... Read more Read less

See it if A stunning one-woman show. Tymisha Harris soars as Josephine. Captivated throughout. Beautiful voice, deft performance.

Don't see it if You don’t like one-person shows. But this is definitely worth a try.

See it if Good solo performance of J. Baker life highlights. Dancing was excellent, singing and acting not quite as strong. Audience loved it.

Don't see it if Script was a bit boring, especially if you already know her story. Music consists of solo voice on top of prerecorded instrumental.

See it if you want to be taken back in history with the life of an entertainer extraordinaire. Delightful messages with fantastic singing.

Don't see it if one person shows are not your thing or if you are in any way unable to bear rough language or nudity.

See it if you are curious about Josephine Baker, her life, her dancing, her singing. This is one of the best solo-bio shows I have seen.

Don't see it if nudity distresses you. Josephine Baker was famous for her minimal costumes some of which have been recreated for this production.

See it if Interacting with the audience telling her story. She sings, dances and it entertains you. The actress Tymisha Harris is excellent.

Don't see it if If you don't like the music from that time.

See it if Would enjoy a delicious performer who loves the material and the person she's portraying. Strong Fringe show - worthy of recognition.

Don't see it if You might be offended by the burlesque and bawdier aspects of Baker's life. (That said, you don't have to know about Baker to enjoy this.)

Also Saw this on the first performance at the Fringe Encore Series at the Soho Playhouse. (Interestingly, it was also Tyrnisha's first NYC appearance.) The audience jumped to its feet at the end and continued standing while Tyrnisha, overwhelmed, wept with emotion from the reception. This show is special. It is not a full biopic of Baker's life, but a funny, warm, insightful pastiche of the highs and lows. Plenty of accomplished singing and dancing. The conceit of "being in her dressing room" while she changed costumes behind a sometimes translucent screen worked beautifully. I thought this show was wonderful.... Read more Read less

See it if if you are a Josephine Baker fan. Mustn't be missed. This lady is a winner!

Don't see it if you don't know anything about Josephine Baker and don't care.

See it if you want to revel in a masterful performance by triple threat Tymisha Harris-she's amazing. I never knew how fascinating Baker's story was.

Don't see it if you don't like one woman shows or have a problem with tasteful nudity in the style of burlesque.

See it if Tymisha Harris nails Baker and shows her evolution from an awkward teenager to world-class performer, Some flashy costumes, too

Don't see it if Some educational patter and some iconic French and English songs. We also learn about her unusual personal life. She was happier in France

See it if you like to hoot, cheer, and be a responsive audience member even if you aren’t selected for audience participation

Don't see it if you’ll be bothered by some holdups from frequent costume changes; you’re expecting Baker’s life in detail (this show sums up milestones)

Also The costume/tech issues will smooth themselves out in short order, but the success of this show—to a greater extent than a lot of other plays—really depends on the energy of its audience. Josephine has the potential to be a rowdy, entertaining time if played to the right crowd; but (like an actual burlesque) it does not work well if the majority of the audience opts to behave like a fly on the fourth wall. I’m a pretty reserved theatergoer and it seemed like most of the house was also, so it felt like a somewhat tepid opening night…but I can see Josephine being explosive on another night.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy highly crafted movement and gesture work (and beautiful costumes!) You want to learn about Josephine Baker.

Don't see it if You want a tight one-person show. You want something with pace.

See it if fascinating, brilliant one woman show. I believed she was Josephine Baker! Do not miss this stellar performance by a triple threat!

Don't see it if You aren't interested in the fascinating Josephine Baker; you don't like intimate, cabaret-style performance spaces

See it if Harris is as gorgeous & stunning as her work onstage, her command of stage & character a remarkable tour de force, worth many trips downtown

Don't see it if Absolutely no reason not to—unless you’re a lot less comfortable in your skin than Ms Harris is onstage in hers.

Also Solo performances are hard enough to pull off and bios—especially of performers—even more so, but the seriously talented Tymisha Harris is literally so comfortable in her skin she’s able to pull off the amazing feat of being simultaneously sexy &funny, seductive &goofy.

By no means an impersonation, this is instead a unique tribute from one amazingly poised & self-possessed performer to another, Harris’s spirit& humor filling the room much like Baker’s must have.

From the sexy/racy/goofy knockabout Jungle number, her killer vocal on Afraid to Dream, the beautiful subtle lines of her Fan Dance, to the unexpected Dylan showstopper at the end, Harris’s command of the material & ability to work the room are exceptional; she makes it all look so easy, and very much her own.

Costumes are inventive &gorgeous, as is the staging and choreography. The script is clever & the evening all too short. We'd like more time with Harris, wishing her well & a career as long and fulfilled as Ms Baker’s... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a performance by an excellent, talented, engaging singer elevating an otherwise standard one-person bio show

Don't see it if an old-school burlesque fan dance in pasties would offend you;are not interested in the life of the great Josephine Baker

Also The show glosses over Josephine Baker's complicated and dramatic life. If you know more about her than what is in this little show, you will enjoy it more. That being said, Tymisha Harris is an absolutely terrific singer; she delivers songs of the era beautifully but also sings compositions not of that time to illustrate points in history.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in learning about the life of Josephine Baker. To see an impressive solo performance. Solid piece.

Don't see it if you don't like one-woman shows. If you aren't comfortable with (almost) nudity.

See it if you want to get a taste of the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker told in words, songs, and action that will captivate and delight you.

Don't see it if you would be offended by the colorful life of the international super-star Josephine Baker

Also Tymisha Harris is a delightful entertainer. She embraces her character and makes the audience embrace her too.

The costumes were terrific and she changed from one to another with great fun and a smooth transition. She engaged with the audience and brought everyone in the room to their feet for a standing ovation.

I loved this show. Her singing and performance was deliciously divine.

I saw this show at the Soho Playhouse, NYC in Oct 2017 as part of the Fringe series.... Read more Read less

See it if a must see! Tymisha Harris is a Knockout. She inhabits the character and keeps the audience mesmerized.Flawless,fearless performance .Bravo!

Don't see it if don't miss this show! It won Best Show and Outstanding Solo Performance, 2016 San Diego Fringe Festival,and it's totally justified.See it!

Also this is an important and inspiring story.Josephine Baker was a woman ahead of her time.She overcame so many challenges, and became a mega-star,civil rights activist, and a single mother to twelve adopted children. Outstanding!... Read more Read less

See it if you are a Josephine Baker fan...

Don't see it if you don't like solo shows and/or are expecting a show with lots of great sets and pizzazz...

Also It's evident that Tymisha Harris loves playing this character and has lots of fun doing so...... Read more Read less

See it if you want to learn about an important piece of entertainment history and be entertained in the process.

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with some light audience participation or seeing breasts.

See it if Wow is all I can say Is this off-off-Broadway show is the reason why I go and see so much crap this show was really great one woman holds Up

Don't see it if I just can’t think of a reason not to see it it’s really great

See it if You are interesting in the life and art of Josephine Baker or you want to see a first-rate performer

Don't see it if You have limited patience for a one-woman show

See it if You want to spend some time getting to know legendary performer Josephine Baker, or just want to enjoy a great cabaret act. She sizzles!

Don't see it if semi-nude women, one woman shows; or biographical cabaret acts aren’t your thing.

Also Tymisha Harris captures the charm of Ms. Baker, and relays enough of the history of ‘the Jazz Cleopatra’ to have the audience on its feet by the end of the show; one of the few deserved standing ovations I’ve participated in lately. Is the ovation for Ms. Harris or Ms. Baker? Hard to tell, for while they are really not all that alike as performers (you can see the real Josephine on YouTube), both deserve your affection and respect at the end of the night. This run has ended, but there are hopes that the show will return - both Ms. Harris and ‘Josephine’ are delicious companions, and I suggest keeping an eye out for this production.... Read more Read less

See it if a show about Josephine Baker would interest you. The star was making her NYC debut and was quite good. The show is definitely worth seeing .

Don't see it if a solo performer in a small setting does not interest you. This venue needs more comfortable seating so that can be an issue for some people

See it if As a theatre goer you want to be entertained then go before it closes, show is entrancing and the actress is fantastic

Don't see it if If you want big productions and musical scores instead of recorded music, nudity bothers you, touchy topics (still sadly) are not your thing

Also I noted that it said show already closed when I logged onto this page, it is not yet, I saw it tonight and there are at least 2 more performances so if you really have to see it (you should) you can still get tickets.... Read more Read less