Barber Shop Chronicles (BAM) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (9)
See it if Wonderful collage of striving humanity dealing with life told thru conversations in six barbershops in Africa and London.
Don't see it if Sometimes the accents may be hard to understand (but it shouldn't deter you). All- male, constantly changing scenes, vignettes. Read more
See it if Wonderful intermix of stories told by men in multiple cities in Africa (and London)--with great choreography and verve-- very resonant.
Don't see it if Hard to hear in the balcony as well as the complexity of many accents--wish I got a hearing device.
See it if high energy performances, diff. vignettes that take place in 5 diff. barber shops (London & 4 African countries); Afrobeat music & movement
Don't see it if accents may take some time to get used to; story lines alternate so not straight forward; if you hate missing anything; can be confusing Read more
See it if you want a fun look into the overlapping cultures of black men all over Africa and London.
Don't see it if You need a realistic set and straight-forward story. Or have a difficult time with accents.
See it if A slice-of-life look at father/son relationships, politics, and sorrow grabs you. And why the heck not?
Don't see it if You are not interested in human nature and how we get by, around the world. Read more
See it if Conversations in African barber shops mixed w/lively “afro-beat” music & dancing. Stories of fatherhood, politics, women, work & loss.
Don't see it if You prefer a single narrative rather than a collection of slice-of-life fragments. Heavy accents are sometimes difficult to understand. Read more
See it if you like the idea of multiple, unrelated stories taking place in a common environment.
Don't see it if you have a lot of trouble with thick accents. I had a hard time understanding some of what was being said.
See it if Enthusiastically acted but not much of a play, more of a feel good exercise
Don't see it if Too long for it has to offer
