Pipeline NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You like edge of your seat dramas that could be taken from today's headlines. Very relevant.

Don't see it if You're looking for a light fluffy night at the theatre.

See it if An emotional family drama about race and the educational system; parents who want to avoid the school-to-prison Pipeline for their son

Don't see it if you want a play with easy answers - there are no simple solutions for raising teenagers or for teaching in inner city schools Read more

See it if Family drama cleverly interleaved within a social issues drama. Excellent music/sound design. Good comic relief.

Don't see it if Social issues are stereotyped. Characters are good but a bit one dimensional. Themes are preachy. Read more

See it if seeking a fast-paced, performer-driven drama asking you to rethink educational systems, and parent/children & teacher/student relationships.

Don't see it if not invested in raw, natural-feeling stories of urban environments, teens in trouble, race, and the experience of teaching and parenting. Read more

See it if You have interest in the realities of our school systems and/or like powerful provoking theatre. Sent me running for the bathroom in tears.

Don't see it if You have no patience for a play that takes time to make its point. The beginning is deceptively slow. You prefer happy, easy stories. Read more

See it if You appreciate beautiful writing, fantastic cast; play puts many important issues relating to education and family and youth on the table

Don't see it if You are looking for resolution of issues raised; the play has some excellent comic relief but overall serious and thought engaging

See it if You enjoy theater related to racial and familial issues and want a taste of the struggles of students of color in public and private school

Don't see it if You prefer theater to be entertaining in a light hearted manner Read more

See it if You want to see a well written, dramatic show that makes you feel deeply for the characters. Extremely moving

Don't see it if You don't want to think and possibly made to feel uncomfortable.