Little Rock NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%

(113 Ratings)

Positive

91%

Mixed

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Members say

Absorbing, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Ambitious

About the Show

This new drama centers around the riveting true story of the Little Rock Nine, the first black students to attend their city’s formerly segregated central high school.

What began as their quest for a better education soon became a national crisis, igniting the passions of a divided country and sparking a historic fight for justice in the Jim Crow South. On the cusp of the civil rights movement, a changing world watched as these nine children from Arkansas battled for their rights with only books and pencils. At once harrowing and hopeful, 'Little Rock' brings urgently to life the Nine’s untold personal stories of challenge and resilience, conjuring memories of America not so long ago.

Show-Score Member Reviews (113)

Absorbing, Great writing, Great acting, Great singing

See it if I remember as a child when this happened. This was an excellent production that told the story of those brave yet scared children. Powerfu

Don't see it if If you can't face the truth of our racist history.....

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great singing, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if you'll enjoy a play about a dark moment in US history performed by a talented cast.Newspaper headlines & pop song from era provide context.

Don't see it if you prefer plays that are fully staged, with catchy tunes with original lyrics. You don't like historical plays.

Great acting, Great staging, Intelligent, Profound, Relevant

See it if you want to dramatically experience a period in the civil rights movement.

Don't see it if you desire plays that do not deal with serious social issues.

Absorbing, Entertaining, Ambitious, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if You want to see the soul of the Little Rock Nine brought to life - are interested in how that can be done theatrically, great singing

Don't see it if You have no interest in the subject matter - otherwise you need to see this though it is not perfect. Read more

Absorbing, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Entertaining

See it if You like shows that mix history, music and plot so you almost don’t notice that you’re learning about a very ugly part of our history.

Don't see it if You’re looking for something light and fluffy. This is ultimately full of hope and love but it’s a pretty dark ride getting there.

Relevant, Resonant, Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Entertaining

See it if you appreciate strong ensemble work,historical plot with drama &some humor. Be prepared for some disturbing but real language and behavior.

Don't see it if you aren't prepared to see and feel what went on during a shameful time in our history.

Relevant, Insightful, Thought-provoking

See it if You want to learn about this important piece of history via a theatrical play and see some really good acting.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy smaller production plays where some actors play multiple characters.

Relevant, Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Informative, Enchanting

See it if Black high school students cope with racist anger and their own fears in 1957 Little Rock. Good history, with enjoyable acapella singing.

Don't see it if You don't like historical reenactments. Predictable sentimental story arc. Moderate character development. Frequent use of racial slurs.

Critic Reviews (11)

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Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj