Mama, I Want To Sing!
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Mama, I Want To Sing!
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Mama, I Want To Sing! NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%
(47 Ratings)
Positive
96%
Mixed
4%
Negative
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Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful, Absorbing, Refreshing

Vy Higginsen and Ken Wydro's classic Black Gospel musical returns for its 40th anniversary.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (47)

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57 Reviews | 21 Followers
99
Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if you love gospel singing and a musical about the coming alive of a specific singer

Don't see it if if you dont like or dont appreciate gospel music

65 Reviews | 17 Followers
95
A one-of-a-kind, Delightful, Entertaining

See it if You want a theater experience that is unique, high-energy, uplifting and just all out enjoyable. You will have a wonderful time.

Don't see it if No reason not to see.

123 Reviews | 26 Followers
94
Piece of harlem history, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if That rare theatrical experience that is entertaining, deeply moving and captures a time period.

Don't see it if You wouldn’t enjoy a high energy show mainly told through music, especially gospel. Read more

162 Reviews | 18 Followers
92
Riveting, Refreshing, Great singing, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if The theater itself, the choir & singers can really belt it out. The story. Think "Sister Act" on steroids but without the comedy.

Don't see it if Smaller venue and those wonderful voices are loud. Also, if you don't like audience participation you might skip it.

201 Reviews | 21 Followers
90
Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You enjoy great singing or have fond memories of this revival or you are familiar with black church culture

Don't see it if If you dislike musicals or dislike gospel music in particular, this show wouldn't be your cup of tea.

253 Reviews | 45 Followers
90
Great singing, A celebration of the human voice through gospel, Two words: five octaves!!!!!

See it if You’re a lover of the human voice, in all its iterations.This musical celebration deserves a residency in a ‘Broadway’ theatre. Gospel gold!

Don't see it if You’re not into gospel music & the joy that permeates the soul & makes you tear up when you hear it.Unbridled joy would make you forget all. Read more

271 Reviews | 35 Followers
89
Fun, Refreshing, Great singing, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if You like Gospel music. The story is sweet and the singing is great. It is LOUD.

Don't see it if You don’t like Gospel music or loud singing.

116 Reviews | 21 Followers
89
Entertaining, Must see, Great singing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Want to be dazzled with amazing show with a fantabulous ensemble of a show 40 years running.Amazing from beginning to end and all in between

Don't see it if A high energy gospel show is not your kind of show. You want a quiet play. You think Museo del barrio is off the path . You are prude. Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

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March 3rd, 2023

" 'Mama, I Want to Sing' exemplifies a new Harlem Renaissance."
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