Shades NYC Reviews and Tickets

75%
(106 Ratings)
Positive
78%
Mixed
14%
Negative
8%
Members say
Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Intense, Relevant

About the Show

Is blood thicker than politics? VIDCAPT presents the New York premiere of this timely dramedy about Val, a recently widowed nurse, who visits her WWII veteran father.

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80 Reviews | 26 Followers
44
Well-meaning, Slow, Relevant, Sluggish, Great acting

See it if you're invested in the struggles and values of veterans and the families left behind.

Don't see it if you need more dynamic plotting. This is a well-meaning production, but you can find many stronger plays about soldiers' troubles.

113 Reviews | 20 Followers
30
Disappointing, Bad acting, Bad writing, Bad direction, Insipid

See it if You are after a show that is constructed and performed in an unconventional way.

Don't see it if You want to see a show that's well written with acting that isn't stale and does not feel constructed for a specific purpose for some reason

33 Reviews | 8 Followers
85
Entertaining, Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Riveting

See it if If you are a incurable romantic

Don't see it if If you are not willing to compromise with your loved ones

38 Reviews | 17 Followers
78
Intense, Thought-provoking, Profound

See it if You want an intense show on the family effects of war. .

Don't see it if You don't want to see serious thought provoking feelings

13 Reviews | 4 Followers
79
Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Riveting, Relevant, Resonant

See it if you want to see a drama dealing with real world family responses to post Vietnam crisis hitting home. A well done performance.

Don't see it if You don't care about what happened to our Vietnam veterans and the family people they touch

15 Reviews | 4 Followers
79
Great acting, Absorbing, Profound, Dizzying, Intelligent

See it if You want to see the inner layers of people who have served in any form of military abroad. What life is like when they come back.

Don't see it if If you don't want to see the characters switch off into their tangent with lighting dimming while the other character does their monologue Read more

12 Reviews | 3 Followers
78
Intelligent, Masterful, Intense, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if Transparency is the name of the game. nothing changes. we do not knw the truth government lies. insist on transparency in government

Don't see it if if u need excitement

4 Reviews | 4 Followers
100
Great acting, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if Amazing play with the great actors. I cried for half of the play as the story is really touching and relevant to nowadays. Recommended.

Don't see it if If you are expecting to see something funny and broadway musical. It is a masterpiece with the story and emotions.

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