Bars and Measures NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (54)
See it if Really excellent production of a very moving play. Tour de force performances. I highly recommend this and hope to see other shows there.
Don't see it if you have no interest in stories about racial injustice. Or want a fully fledged production with alot of scenery. This is simply done.
See it if The 4 actors were excellent! It is based on the true story of two brothers and so much more! The play leaves you thinking of it long after.
Don't see it if You do not like heavy political issues oriented plays that touches on current events.
See it if You want to see a well-written, beautifully acted show about tough questions about life in contemporary (post 9/11) America.
Don't see it if You don't want to see a play that deals with justice, terrorism, race, and religion. Read more
See it if You are interested in engaging commentary that exposes issues of fear, and entrapment in America today
Don't see it if You don’t want to face the reality’s of how fear can lead to entrapment and disappointment
See it if you are concerned about Muslim/non-Muslim relations and you think plays that address issues as entrapment and incarceration are important.
Don't see it if you want a light piece...about nothing in particular Read more
See it if Nice contrast of brothers drifting apart, yet still bonded by a common love of music. Venue feels like meeting an old friend.
Don't see it if Mentally exhausted by yet more Muslim characters and their complicated relationships to the US. Tip of the iceberg. My patience is waning. Read more
See it if you like complex life stories based on real life events; enjoy musical components blended into the script;
Don't see it if you get upset by themes involving prisons or Islam; or only enjoy upbeat themes as this play can be heart-breaking at times. Read more
See it if You’ve had conflicting feelings about Christian/Muslim relations, government intrusion-especially since 9/11. If you enjoy jazz even better.
Don't see it if You want only rainbows and unicorns in your life. This is a big slice of serious. Entertaining. Well written and acted. Some great music. Read more
Critic Reviews (3)
"Notes From Jail: Jazz unites two brothers, one accused of plotting terrorism, in Idris Goodwin’s play."
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"To a large degree, 'Bars and Measures' is a play of ideas. It is not necessarily the kind of play that puts you through an emotional wringer. But it may make you think about your allegiance to members of your own family and to consider at what point blood may no longer seem thicker than water."
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"Includes several interesting developments but it also has questionable contrivances…Seemel’s production elicits perhaps half of the emotion possible in this fraternal and political environment. I suspect…there’s a lot more passion…than this too measured production is conveying."
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