Part of Theater for the New City's 2017 Dream Up Festival: Equal parts musical fantasy and documentary theater, this world premiere show explores the life of street musicians, and stars real-life buskers.
Read more Show lessSee it if you've ever wondered about those talented underground musicians you pass every day
Don't see it if you need elaborate sets and major production value with your musicals
See it if You are interested in poorly written, but interesting real-life stories of buskers
Don't see it if You are looking for a professionally written, professionally acted production
See it if you like intimate performances or an inside look at a busker's life.
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See it if You are a busker fan, love good music. Are interested in their personal stories. Interested in Innovative music repertoire and instruments.
Don't see it if You don't like musicals. You like more structure in a show. not interested in the person behind the music or you want more drama in a show. Read more
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See it if You love music and songs
Don't see it if You don't like music
See it if You love entrepreneurs, talented musicians, real life stories!
Don't see it if You like fiction
See it if You want to see a funny, heartfelt play with diverse musical performers who are dedicated and talented.
Don't see it if You want over the top fantasy.
"Though 'Buskers' gives these real artists a platform to display their art, the documentary and musical genres don't marry well onstage. What the audience is left with is a talent show/bio show that doesn't quite come together as a theatrical piece. But even if 'Buskers' doesn't cohere so well, there are plenty of songsters and music to keep you glued to your seat...Despite these flaws, ‘Buskers’ unites voices that you wouldn't normally hear together."
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