Latin History for Morons
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Latin History for Morons
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Latin History for Morons NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%
(419 Ratings)
Positive
89%
Mixed
8%
Negative
3%
Members say
Funny, Entertaining, Clever, Thought-provoking, Relevant

About the Show

After a run at the Public Theater, Emmy and Obie winner John Leguizamo brings his hit solo show about the buried history of Latinos in the Americas to Broadway.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (419)

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127 Reviews | 27 Followers
90
Entertaining, Funny, Great writing, Must see, Resonant

See it if you enjoy comedy, want to learn some something and/or want an all-around great show which will make you laugh and tug at your heart.

Don't see it if You don’t like unconventional one man shows, John Leguizamo or have no interest in Latin history.

55 Reviews | 23 Followers
90
Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intelligent, Hilarious, Clever

See it if You like John Leguizamo, want to learn serious solid facts about Latin history & have a good laugh at the same time.

Don't see it if You don't want to learn about latin history, don't like John Leguizamo or are expecting a comedy show. This is funny but not like that. Read more

87 Reviews | 7 Followers
89
Intelligent, Hilarious, Great writing, Entertaining, Clever

See it if you like John Leguizamo's humor and enjoy a provocative show about Latino culture.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of John Leguizamo's humor and don't enjoy a lecture style theater experience that is essentially stand up comedy.

112 Reviews | 7 Followers
89
Entertaining, Funny, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if You want to laugh your head off and learn about an often overlooked chapter in history at the same time.

Don't see it if You want to take young children to a show.

127 Reviews | 36 Followers
89
Funniest, Absorbing, Heartwarming, Political

See it if Right off the bat, he connects with the audience and puts us at ease. Epically true in its ever so politically charged quest to help his son

Don't see it if Highly opinionated that history has wronged the Latinos. Frequent references and spur of the moments that will fly over head for some. Read more

1166 Reviews | 464 Followers
88
Entertaining, Hilarious, Intelligent, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if You’re a fan of The Daily Show or any of the news parodies. If you like shows about relevant contemporary subjects, funny but intelligent.

Don't see it if You’re a Fox News watching fan of the Orange Cheeto in the White House or are in favor of building his ridiculous wall.

71 Reviews | 7 Followers
88
Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Intelligent

See it if you like John Leguizamo and like to learn some history not taught in school

Don't see it if you prefer musicals or dramas

84 Reviews | 9 Followers
88
Absorbing, Entertaining, Funny, Raunchy, Clever

See it if You want to learn some real Latin history. J.L. breaks it down. It was funny and full of solid information.

Don't see it if You don't really want to learn about Latino history or are expecting a straight on comedy show. This isn't stand-up. There's a story. Read more

Critic Reviews (35)

Stage Buddy
November 20th, 2017

"It is an interesting, educational, and cutting take on the history everyone knows is there but do not know enough to actually discuss with anyone else, leaving everyone to wrongly assume it must not be important...However, Leguizamo's terrible racist impressions of other minority groups weaken his stance...They are unnecessary and undercut his whole argument, all for the sake of cheap laughs. The subject matter and the audience deserve better than that."
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Front Mezz Junkies
November 21st, 2017

“He wows us with his comic characterizations and high energy Latin beat dance moves, giving us a master class in the art of putting on a personal storytelling show. What it lacks in high conflict resolution it makes up in sweet father/child dynamics...It couldn’t be delivered with such a big dose of heart and humor by anyone else but this incomparable performer...Sometimes it feels a tad bit on the light side and unfocused, but the personal drive is always present.”
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C
November 15th, 2017

"Hilarious and surprisingly enlightening...For all its deeply felt honesty, the show is no pity party; in fact, more often, it’s a real party where audience members feel free to hoot, holler, clap, and get up and meringue...It’s a tough balancing act, one which Leguizamo manages with the skill of the most experienced tightrope walker...While he may not have the impersonation skills of the world’s greatest mimics, each of the personae he takes on are wonderfully delineated.”
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DC Theatre Scene
November 15th, 2017

“’Latin History’ exists on three planes – fascinating nuggets of actual history, eclectic comic shtick, and a funny, tender story of the performer’s efforts to connect with his family...He intersperses this kinetic collage with sexy, high-octane dance breaks that have been his signature...Leguizamo is maturing...For the Broadway transfer, Loreta’s still around, but she’s toned down and clarified, as are several of the jokes. Leguizamo has also sharpened his cultural and political critiques."
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Times Square Chronicles
November 19th, 2017

"Where this show is seriously entertaining, it is also thought provoking. Leguizamo makes a strong case for the Latin people having more rights to be in America than Americans...There are lines that are so funny and sadly truthful...He manages to create an important discussions on race and intolerance, while discussing it as comedic theatre. Leguizamo’s brilliance has come a long way. Taccone directs this piece with panache and flair...This is a lesson we all need."
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The Wrap
November 15th, 2017

“Leguizamo’s 90-minute show may best be enjoyed by theatergoers who are very familiar with the last 3,000 years of life in the Western Hemisphere...Both informative and hysterically funny in the way Leguizamo takes a subject and turns our perceptions inside out...It’s a surreal journey and most enjoyable in little offhand moments...The most fun you’ll have in a classroom since 'Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All.'"
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The Huffington Post
November 15th, 2017

“Leguizamo is back, as smart, provocative and bracing as ever. And wise...He attempts to explicate 'Latin History for Morons'. The main moron being addressed, in this dazzling comedic-analytic-philosophic evening of laughter, appears to be Leguizamo himself...He effortlessly channels dozens of disparate characters...The actor still has the moves, and he doesn’t mind livening up the tempo now and then...The man knows his audience, and his Latin lesson is a treat.”
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Wolf Entertainment Guide
November 19th, 2017

"One of the funniest shows in town...The working of family into the show provides the chance for sentiment to embellish the comedy. Sometimes that slows things down a bit, but it injects heart into what Leguizamo is seriously dispensing beneath all of the hilarity. And hilarity is the right word, for Leguizamo is a master of timing, physical comedy...and overall cleverness...In this show he rises majestically above what I have seen him achieve previously."
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