Race: The Movie: The Play NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%

(4 Ratings)

Positive

100%

Mixed

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Members say

Clever, Funny, Entertaining, Ambitious, Brave

About the Show

In this zany comedy likened to "Mel Brooks for the modern era," no white saviors are off the hook.

This new play follows Wyatt Saveyer (Bret Raybould), a white driver, serving as a chauffeur for Gene Yus (Dean Edwards), a gifted black musician, as they embark on a tour through the deep south in the 1850s.

The narrative quickly devolves into a broad parody of all things "Hollywood race movie," referencing to films such as Green Book, 12 Years A Slave, Django Unchained, and more.

Show-Score Member Reviews (4)

Hilarious, Great writing, Doesn’t care what you think, Over the top in a great way, Funny

See it if You are sick and tired of cancel culture and crybabies being politically correct

Don't see it if You are looking for a big elaborate set with costumes and props. They have none of that but they have tons and tons of unapologetic laughter Read more

Ambitious, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if You want to have a fun and wild time at the theater.

Don't see it if You are easily offended.

Brave, Funny, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You're tired of cancel culture. You thought Green Book was anodyne.

Don't see it if You are concerned that some subjects are too evil to be considered appropriate targets of humor.

Indulgent, Funny, Clever

See it if You value yet have a sense of humor about discussing racial issues.

Don't see it if You are easily offended.

Critic Reviews (1)

"Duran and Raybould have pulled off something that is, if not impossible, extremely difficult: a comedic look at race that will have broad audience appeal. This fascinating show should have life beyond its current downtown run."
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