What We're Up Against (WP Theater)
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What We're Up Against (WP Theater)
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What We're Up Against (WP Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(90 Ratings)
Positive
82%
Mixed
17%
Negative
1%
Members say
Relevant, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Entertaining, Intelligent

About the Show

WP Theater presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Theresa Rebeck's comedy, a darkly funny and all-too-relevant exploration of gender politics in the workplace.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (90)

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785 Reviews | 249 Followers
85
Funny, Edgy, Intense, Clever, Relevant

See it if Over-the-top comic satire of blatantly sexist office. Recently hired young woman is smarter than everyone else. Fireworks ensue.

Don't see it if You don't like caricatures. You don't see the humor in foul language. You can't laugh, scream and cry at the same time.

475 Reviews | 59 Followers
85
Great acting, Entertaining, Relevant, Wonderful writing, Excellent direction

See it if you like shows about misogyny, office politics, clever and perceptive writing, superb acting and direction.

Don't see it if you dislike shows about women's issues, dark comedies and satirical, somewhat stereotypical, characters.

176 Reviews | 14 Followers
84
Great acting, Great writing, Relevant, Clever

See it if Very satisfying evening on sexual harassment with excellent acting and writing seen a number of Rebeck plays and this one held up well

Don't see it if Do not like timely topics

812 Reviews | 133 Followers
81
Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Great staging, Relevant

See it if you enjoy a powerful drama about the difficulties of women in the workplace. Nice staging and good acting.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy stories about women's issues in the workplace. Read more

140 Reviews | 21 Followers
80
Relevant, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Funny, Intelligent

See it if you're prepared for a funny, whip-smart take on an issue that is all too relevant.

Don't see it if you don't want to face very real issues head on albeit leavened with plenty of humor. Read more

408 Reviews | 86 Followers
80
Entertaining, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if you're interested in an entertaining yet concerning portrayal of workplace sexism in 1992 which unfortunately remains relevant. Great cast.

Don't see it if you're looking for a play with a lot of new ideas—the plot is predictable, but fast-paced and deals with important issues. Read more

55 Reviews | 6 Followers
80
Timely, Relevant, Edgy, Thought-provoking

See it if you want to see a play that shows that times have not changed for women in the workplace and characters that are not entirely likable.

Don't see it if you want a happy ending and characters that have changed their ways.

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173 Reviews | 46 Followers
80
Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if if you’re interested in a conversation about women’s place & relationships in the work place. It’s wonderfully acted & relevant.

Don't see it if you want to escape from the current political conversation. The first half is cliche & obvious. The second half is clever & important.

Critic Reviews (18)

Motherhood Later
November 11th, 2017

"Packs as much a sexism punch even today...The show features a likeable, accomplished and feisty cast...There is nothing new here...but the strong cast brings the story home. With little character development, we might as well just know them for their gender and role at the firm, thus the focus becomes the takeaway, which asks or rather pleads...Why haven’t things changed?! Sadly, there is no satisfying answer, nor is the play as ultimately satisfying as it might be."
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The Culture Mom
November 8th, 2017

“It’s not about sexual assault, but rather office politics, gender imbalance, and equality, all which are issues that pertain to what we are hearing about today...Delves into office politics in a smart, refreshing way. It’s honest, real, and its dialogue cuts right through the heart of a problem that persists in nearly every workplace. The combination of direction, acting, the set, the 1990’s haircuts and costumes, the music that plays between scenes – it all works for me.”
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