Venus NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Are a Park fan. Care about the history of racism and appropriations. Appreciate fine acting and creative design. Can't endure a slow Act 1.

Don't see it if You need clear, linear storytelling. Are disturbed by the mistreatment of women or are sensitive to sexual themes.

See it if like seeing the abasement and abuse of women, a bit of racism and freaks. The sets are nice.& bit of history re the Brits & Africa tribes.

Don't see it if are easily upset.

See it if you like great staging and top notch actors.

Don't see it if you're uncomfortable with examination of race, exploitation of women or if you want a musical.

See it if you want to see a Suzan-Lori Parks play with a great cast.

Don't see it if you need to be told everything at every moment. Or want a more coherant production.

See it if Sometimes looking for a better life isn't all it's cracked up to be. Ensemble is excellent. Zainab Jah is heartbreaking, as is the story.

Don't see it if you are not interested in the topical themes of social, racial and sexual exploitation, along with the pain and suffering this can cause. Read more

See it if you are interested in the true story of the despicable treatment of a black woman in 19th-century America.

Don't see it if you like difficult true stories told without bells and whistles.

See it if tragedy, colonialism, and historical racism staged as a nonlinear circus sideshow sounds interesting.

Don't see it if you don't like experimental, non-linear, fourth-wall busting theatre. You want something naturalistic. Read more

See it if you want to think about what you saw after you leave the theater. Also if you enjoy wonderful ensemble work.

Don't see it if you want a feel good show and you don't like watching uncomfortable subjects.