Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (68)
See it if The lead looks and acts more like RFK than RFK. You are transported back to the idealism of the 60,s
Don't see it if You are not a history uff or like one man shos
See it if You love American history, one man shows, clever projector/lighting integration.
Don't see it if Want plot twists or big production shows.
See it if Love politics and history told in a masterful way
Don't see it if You don’t like political history
See it if You were a Bobby Kennedy supporter or if you are too young to remember this great man. The actor portraying him was superb.
Don't see it if You dislike the Kennedy's so much you would rather not see anything positive about one of them (even if it's true)
See it if If you like historical dramas that are well staged and well acted.
Don't see it if If you don't like one man shows or prefer musicals
See it if you have or wish to have hope for our country.
Don't see it if you are a die-hard MAGA fan - unless you are willing to think about your position. Read more
See it if You want to be near someone who looks and sounds like Bobby Kennedy and reminds you what great leadership is.
Don't see it if You're not into one-man or docu- plays. The script is woven-together speeches, which sounds dry, but it's done exceptionally well.
See it if you enjoy one man shows, as this one is excellently written. Also, if you love relevant stories with historical figures, you’ll love this.
Don't see it if you’re not a fan of one man shows; there is some interaction with the audience, but this is a wordy play that requires your attention. Read more
Critic Reviews (7)
“Arrow is best when he's lifting directly from his subject's act: the speeches that RFK delivered...in his quest to win the Democratic nomination...Nightengale delivers a neat staging that clearly delineates between Kennedy's actual words and the original text...Unfailingly sympathetic to his subject, Arrow gives us little sense of RFK's shortcomings...A sincere tribute to a Democratic hero of the past, giving us plenty to ponder in choosing the hero of the future.”
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"Informative and bittersweet solo piece...We get the softer, self-effacing side of the politician when he expresses regret over some of his actions during his brother's administration...Arrow certainly resembles his subject, though his inconsistent vocal impersonation can get a bit extreme. But, more importantly, the sincerity is there, in both the public servant and the artist presenting him."
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"But when we first view him here, he seems almost a timid political tyro. Arrow and Nightengale have the character eventually gain assertiveness and depth, when such incidents as the assassination of Martin Luther King in April and a humiliating loss to McCarthy in the Oregon primary in May test his mettle. But the early part of the play, filled with sequences of uninspired public speaking, don't make Bobby a character the audience particularly wants to root for."
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“There’s something absolutely electric about Bobby Kennedy...Arrow meets the demands of his one-person show...with fervor and delicacy...His script is plain, but feels alarmingly accurate...Nightengale really keeps the drama moving...The show is a lesson in perspective...Arrow’s strength is his dedication to authenticity. His clear intent not to gloss over the deeper issues surrounding Kennedy’s 1968 campaign makes viewing this political journey so very special.”
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“Arrow…bears a rather close, physical resemblance to the man...Those who remember RFK well, though, will find Arrow's voice too high pitched and light, and his Massachusetts accent both inconsistent and unconvincing…If conflict be the heart of theatre, there's little of it here. Kennedy describes his campaign, offers anecdotes, gives speeches, and is killed…There's no dialogue with others, no one-on-one confrontations (although he mentions shouting at his staff), and thus no drama.”
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"This one-man biodrama, is one sided on facts and short on emotional impact...Arrow, looks like Bobby and has some of the charisma, but misses on his vocal intonation. He is too high pitched with his accent going in and out. Vocally he is annoying. Nightengale's direction tries to keep this piece moving, but doesn’t always succeed...Will appeal to those who do not know the history of this, but will younger audiences even know who Bobby Kennedy is?"
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"David Arrow bears an incredible resemblance to Bobby and he skillfully crafted a brilliant rendering of the man, capturing Bobby’s mannerisms and his famous New Englander accent. However, the iconic, and potentially hyperbolic, Kennedy charm was slightly lacking during Bobby’s speeches...As a playwright, David cleverly creates the foundation for strong character development that follows alongside the success of RFK’s bid to become the Democratic candidate for President."
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