Death of the Persian Prince NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (22)
See it if you're interested in learning about Iranian customs when dealing with gay men. If you want to see great acting in a believable storyline.
Don't see it if you don't want to think and be engaged fully. There was a little too much crying and shouting for my taste but it was good nonetheless.
See it if you want an intense theater experience that exposes the outrageous treatment of gays in Iran that you probably didn't know about and should.
Don't see it if you don't care about gender and cultural issues or if you're looking for a light, frothy play
See it if This is a riveting and superbly acted drama. At the end the actors were still trying to recover from the pure raw emotions they projected!
Don't see it if You like light entertainment.
See it if you wanna see a great play based on reality.
Don't see it if you're close-minded and boring.
See it if you love seeing great acting while important cultural issues hit heavy and pull at your heart. Most important play I've seen in years!
Don't see it if You are expecting something warm and fuzzy. This isn't your "let's go out and celebrate song and dance" kinda play.
See it if You are interested in understanding the battles that occur within families from another background, because if choices made by individuals.
Don't see it if You have a problem within open dialogue about issues plaguing our society
See it if You believe in the power of live theatre and want to witness a work that keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you craving for more.
Don't see it if Faint of heart.
See it if you love great art.
Don't see it if you have bad taste.
Critic Reviews (3)
"It is when Cas leaves and Samantha and James face each other in the brilliance of full transparency and honesty that Mr. Moss’ play grabs the psyche and soul of the audience and does not let go until the cathartic ending. Under Dewey Moss’ exacting and meticulous direction, 'Death of the Persian Prince' remains one of the most riveting and life-altering plays in the current canon of LGBTQ theatre."
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"Occasionally a real gem will appear among the simulated jewels. One such gem is 'Death of the Persian Prince,' a play of substance and heart that deserves recognition and the opportunity to be more widely seen...The playwright does not allow for a fanciful and romantic ending to break the honesty of this compelling story."
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"An intimate, focused play...While the first half can drag a bit, it turns out to be vital exposition for the play’s true conflict and drama that dominates the second half...This is an important play that draws attention to an incredibly marginalized and oppressed community, and it is valuable for its enlightenment and education alone. It’s also a stirring call to action."
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