See it if Want to feel engaged in the oppression and brutalizations of American Blacks.
Don't see it if You don't want to acknowledge the atrocities that American Blacks are forced to endure
See it if you are interested in a refreshing history lesson about Billie's, Malcolm's & Yusuf's lives and deaths. Great acting and staging!
Don't see it if you can't handle plays about racism and murder or if you recently lost a loved one.
See it if You like shows with a message, like minimal staging, and want to see Billie Holiday perform.
Don't see it if You are looking for a big Broadway musical.
See it if You want/need an entertaining history and social politics lesson. Very cleverly executed
Don't see it if If political plays that deal with racism are not your cup of tea perhaps you should see this anyway.
See it if You want to see a play that is very well put together with some very great performers. You want to be immersed in some history.
Don't see it if You are not interested in hearing and seeing some pieces of history. You don't want to see a great performance. Read more
See it if you like political plays that carry an important message or you like elaborate sets
Don't see it if you're bothered by talk of racism and murder. You can't handle profanity
See it if You want to see something different. Mostly good...Sometimes great, but with a few major flaws you’re going to have to overlook.
Don't see it if You expect all the “t”’s crossed and the”i”’s dotted. Some weird moments. Some just plain bad moments in an otherwise interesting fun ride. Read more
See it if You're interested in black history and harrowing stories of racist violence, mixed with mellow songs from Billie Holiday.
Don't see it if You don't want to hear stories of racism and violence. But perhaps you should anyway. Read more
"At a time in which discrimination and violence continue to plague Americans-particularly, African-Americans-'Billie, Malcolm & Yusuf' reminds us that artists' responses to tragedy need not keep audiences steeped in despair. A lighter artistic touch can sometimes engender hope and keep people energized in a way that harrowing dramas cannot."
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