Port Chicago 50 NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%

(4 Ratings)

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Members say

Intelligent, Ambitious, Absorbing, Resonant, Relevant

About the Show

The story of 50 brave Black Navy sailors standing together against injustice, based on true events.

During World War II, under-trained and overworked African American sailors were used to load munitions onto ships to support the war effort, all while working in unsafe conditions. When a bomb kills over 300 men, black and white, 50 brave African American men stand up to the Navy for Fair and Just working conditions.

Show-Score Member Reviews (4)

Masterful, Intelligent, Great writing, Epic, Ambitious

See it if You enjoy shows about history

Don't see it if You want to be in a fuller audience

Intelligent, Profound, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if You enjoy a play based on true events done by great actors. It tells history and it keeps you interested

Don't see it if You like musicals and comedies.

Ambitious, Intense, Riveting, Thought-provoking, Intelligent

See it if you do or do not know this story from recent history. Well-acted with minimal props on a small stage, it conveys powerful messages.

Don't see it if you want light entertainment that is all fun. Here the harsh reality of racism is exposed with rough language. Many short sets within the... Read more

Relevant, Important, Resonant, Refreshing, Absorbing

See it if An important American historical event told on stage which rarely ever gets discussed about the US military & brave Black American heroes.

Don't see it if This show while historically important needs lots of rework from script, staging & directing. There is definite potential.

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