King Liz

Entertaining, Great acting, Uneven, Relevant, Engaging

September 15th, 2015

See it if you're interested in a thoughtful exploration of what is asked/expected/demanded/required of a woman in power.

Don't see it if you're expecting a show all about basketball. (The NBA is really just a backdrop for a story about this person.)

Susan C
New York City
50-64 | Female

359 reviews

Clever, Entertaining, Great acting, Intelligent, Thought-provoking

November 24th, 2015

See it if An original story, about a topic not usually covered. Gripping. Terrific performances.

Don't see it if The intricacies of the sports world don't interest you.

Douglas Marino
New York City
35-49 | Male

156 reviews

Ambitious, Clever, Slow, Original, Intense

November 29th, 2015

See it if you like sports

Don't see it if you don;t like sports

JJ90
Boston
25-34 | Male

56 reviews

Original, Relevant, Great acting

April 10th, 2016

See it if You're interested in fast talking new plays featuring strong women.

Don't see it if You want to see the Showtimes series it'll be based off of without influence

Critic Reviews (11)

Charles Isherwood |

July 27th, 2015

"Ms. Coppel’s dialogue is finely honed, her characters drawn with a keen sense of both their forceful drives and inner conflicts. The sharp direction by Lisa Peterson keeps the pacing taut. Where 'King Liz' disappoints is in its sometimes ham-handed plotting."
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Marilyn Stasio |

July 27th, 2015

"Playwright Coppel has latched onto a hot topic in 'King Liz' — the alarming under-representation of female agents in major-league sports...The scribe has also been gifted with a top-notch cast...But the dramaturgy is woefully shaky, with over-the-top characterizations and unforgivable lapses of ...
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Joe Dziemianowicz |

July 27th, 2015

"The overstuffed and tonally jumbled play by Fernanda Coppel needs that assist as familiar themes dribble out: racial divides, second chances, women making it in man’s world, having it all, regretting the choice not to be a mom. The world of pro basketball provides a different sort of dramatic ar...
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David Cote |

August 5th, 2015

"High five to Fernanda Coppel’s 'King Liz,' the swift-moving and hard-dunking tale of a sports agent and her struggle to balance success and her soul. This production, slickly staged by Lisa Peterson and acted by an energetic ensemble, has an unmistakable MVP:the vibrant, charismatic Karen Pittman."
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