When We Get There NYC Reviews and Tickets

74%

(44 Ratings)

Positive

77%

Mixed

16%

Negative

Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Relevant, Ambitious, Absorbing

About the Show

In 1965, an unlikely group joins MLK's Selma march, facing challenges and uncovering secrets.

In March 1965, a Buick Electra embarks on a journey from New Jersey carrying an unexpected group: Rose, the recently widowed owner of the car; Mary, her housekeeper; Terrance, her handyman; and Dawn, a teenager and Mary's daughter. Dawn persuades them to join Dr. Martin Luther King's Selma march. Amidst a country openly hostile to its Black and Jewish citizens, they journey with hope and trepidation. Confronting violence and unveiling life-changing truths, they aim to return home with a renewed perception of family. While reflecting on our complex past, the play also challenges us to consider the future of our nation.

Show-Score Member Reviews (44)

Intelligent, Relevant, Resonant, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if I loved this musical ! It is part of York Theatre’s Musicals in Mufti series which means no frills. Every actor was perfect & perfectly cast

Don't see it if You need a show to be totally ready for prime time to enjoy it. This is a work in progress but it grabs you from the first moment !

Relevant, Great writing, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if You like A+ shows of Broadway quality. Important to see. Some things just do not change. Excellent in every way.

Don't see it if You do not like plays that offer social messages.

Relevant, Exceptional singing, Fine orchestra, Thought-provoking, Absorbing

See it if the journey to the Selma March by 4 people interests U. 20 songs tell the story. Superb singing by talented cast; fine 4 piece orchestra.

Don't see it if A simply staged reading is not for you. Violent images are graphic. I found it very moving.

A story that needs to be retold for every generati, Still relevant, Great singing

See it if Historical events that are hard to explain. The arc of history moves slowly but tends toward justice.

Don't see it if You want a more fully staged and costumed musical.

Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if Even though we were there on a night without the projections the story and the performers were not dimished in any way.

Don't see it if If the prejudices shown or the true to life violence is too disturbing for you but you will be missing out on a show worth seeing

Intelligent, Great singing, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if You appreciate talented cast telling a story that we should never forget.

Don't see it if You are looking for a fluffy, mindless musical experience.

Thought-provoking, Relevant, Educational, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if Talented singers bring to life the civil rights movement exemplified by the 1965 march in Selma, Alabama. Very good mufti production.

Don't see it if Thought that the show was very good. Unfortunately, the projector used for background scenes wasn’t operational for this performance.

Relevant, Absorbing, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You enjoy seeing bare bones for staging but real talent! A story is more of less Driving Miss Daisy but very entertaining. Great singing!!

Don't see it if You aren't a lover of musicals that are not big hooplas but just the basics.

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