The Body of an American
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The Body of an American
76

The Body of an American NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%
(69 Ratings)
Positive
77%
Mixed
17%
Negative
6%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Relevant

About the Show

Primary Stages and Rhoda R. Herrick present the New York premiere of an award-winning play, exploring the ethical and personal consequences of Paul Watson’s famous photograph.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (69)

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6 Reviews | 4 Followers
70
#offscriptdandwyer

See it if you like serious drama

Don't see it if you don't like serious drama

5 Reviews | 0 Followers
80
Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Intelligent, Thought-provoking

See it if You are open to various genres of theatre, you are interested in testimony & trauma, or you like to see real stories honored on stage

Don't see it if You expect traditional theatre, plot is prioritized in the programming you are currently seeking, you are seeking high-energy material

1 Review | 1 Follower
100
Absorbing

See it if Accomplished actors, superior staging, mesmerizing dialogue.

Don't see it if Fluff.

2 Reviews | 0 Followers
77
Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Thoughtful, Topical

See it if you like character studies, good writing, wonderful acting and a thought-provoking insights into a photojournalist's life.

Don't see it if you are easily bored, want "splashy" shows and have a short attention span.

82 Reviews | 32 Followers
During previews
98
Great acting, Great writing, Intelligent, Profound, Thought-provoking

See it if you are hoping for a night of captivating theater; you are interested in stories based on real people

Don't see it if you need songs and dancing in order to be entertained

57 Reviews | 20 Followers
During previews
95
Clever, Great acting, Great writing, Absorbing, Original

See it if You like thought-provoking, fascinating and edgy plays. The writing, acting and staging is brilliant.

Don't see it if You are not a fan of serious, gritty plays.

69 Reviews | 19 Followers
During previews
94
Absorbing, Great staging, Intelligent, Profound, Relevant

See it if You enjoy a story with a documentary feel and a rather intense emotional experience.

Don't see it if The ideas and images of war or death.

54 Reviews | 8 Followers
During previews
91
Absorbing, Delightful, Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing

See it if Great acting

Don't see it if You avoid unplesant situations

Critic Reviews (16)