Little Rock NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (113)
See it if Enjoy historical plays that depict the real life anguish of the subjects with empathy and insight. Kudos to the cast and director
Don't see it if Only enjoys fluff. Not interested in unresolved historical issues that still Resonate today Read more
See it if you like historical dramas that reverberate with present times. riveting, hard to watch but told with humor and pathos.
Don't see it if you have no interest in serious stories or racial issues.
See it if Explains history in real terms. It shows what thee ten students went thru to intergrate the schools
Don't see it if If you want something light and fluffy
See it if You would like to learn about history in a well written and acting piece.
Don't see it if You prefer musicals only
See it if you love socially aware theatre based in history
Don't see it if you like theatre that only makes you feel good
See it if You want to learn about the racism in our country in the late 50’s. This is very powerful with a very talented cast.
Don't see it if You want to see something light, happy and meaningless. Be aware that the n word is used a lot. Read more
See it if you like historical stories about segregation coupled with some great strong voices.
Don't see it if you don't like smaller productions with actors playing several characters and uncomfortable circumstances surrounding race including slurs.
See it if you want to learn more about the feelings and reactions of the Little Rock 9 to their first year of integration.
Don't see it if you don't want to see white people at their worst. Occasional use of the N word.
Critic Reviews (11)
"A disappointingly hackneyed play with music…For all its implicit drama, and the presence of a competent cast, 'Little Rock' never rises to the level of polished, professional theatre. The characters are one-dimensional, the dialogue superficial, the staging uninspired, some of the performances overwrought, and much of the humor juvenile…The material is as relevant as ever, making its closing number,…'We Shall Overcome,' still capable of stirring hearts and minds."
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"Under the direction of Maharaj, the performances are uniformly strong...The play is structured in the style of a living newspaper. That is, the text weaves narrative scenes with historical commentary, media accounts, and songs...Although 'Little Rock' is a play that should be seen, it has some serious drawbacks...overstuffed with songs and peripheral material and is too long...The playwright has not quite overcome is individualizing the students...The play certainly has contemporary resonance."
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“The actors play multiple parts and this deliberate convention does add an interesting layer to the production...Their depiction of teenagers was on the young side and some of the smaller parts were broadly played. The actors shone most prominently in the meatier, more emotional scenes...This play makes an extremely important contribution...It reminds of the ugliness of racism that unfortunately still exists today. This story and its passionate cast deserve an audience.”
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