Socrates NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if interested in Greek history, Socrates's life, death & methods, the emergence of Plato as philosopher, plays with many characters

Don't see it if don't like nonlinear non-chronological plots or care about Greek history, confused by actors playing multiple parts with unfamiliar names

See it if Interesing play about Socrates'views and effects on Philosophy. Great job by playwright,actor,director,Tim Blake Nelson.Excellent acting.

Don't see it if Subject matter is not of interest to you.Play is 3 hours long and requires a good attention span.

See it if Like “Greek” type plays. Plays with interesting ideas

Don't see it if A bit too long and end could be cut

See it if you are interested in philosophy and history or if you want to see a magnificent performance from Michael Stuhlbarg.

Don't see it if you have little patience for very long discussions about big ideas.

See it if you enjoy a great debate that never gets properly settled. Michael Stuhlbarg is wonderful.

Don't see it if circular logic, long talky pieces are not your thing

See it if you're looking for an intelligent play that requires a lot of close attention and thinking. Fantastic performances, relevant themes.

Don't see it if you prefer something more action-packed or have a short attention span. If you find long, wordy and slow plays excruciating.

See it if You love philosophy, politics and a show that makes you think in multi dimensions.

Don't see it if You want light theater and don’t enjoy philosophical questions Read more

See it if you love Stuhlbarg cause this is his show! If you want to learn about Socrates' life, philosophy and Greek history.

Don't see it if you will be upset that a show was written for 13 men and 1 woman (who only had 2/3 scenes in a 3-hour play), need a shorter night of theatre