Eleanor and Alice - Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%

(13 Ratings)

Positive

77%

Mixed

23%

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Entertaining, Intelligent, Clever, Great acting

About the Show

The true story of Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt, both often diametrically opposed but still family.

Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt were friends, cousins, and rivals, and they met at eight consequential moments throughout the course of their lives. They bickered, laughed, commiserated, and argued over their husbands, children, ideas of politics and the state of the world. One a Democrat and one a Republican, over 60 years of meetings they witnessed a shifting world from their own unique points of view as two of the most influential women of the 20th century. Through their accomplishments, Eleanor and Alice ultimately help build a foundation that benefits women in politics today.

Show-Score Member Reviews (13)

Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Entertaining, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if History and theater interest you. This imagining of 2 Roosevelt women’s relationship over time was interesting and dramatic. Very enjoyable.

Don't see it if History doesn’t interest you.

Great acting, Great writing, Entertaining, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if you want to get insight into the relationship between cousins, FDR's wife & Teddy R's daughter, enjoy great acting in small, well-staged set

Don't see it if you prefer a large cast & set, don't enjoy cast of 2 & lots of dialogue/ Aren't interested in the Roosevelt story Read more

Relevant, Intelligent, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Eleonor Roosevelt," the First Lady of the World"&Teddy's supercilious daughter meet 8 times to talk abt their lives,politics&the world.*

Don't see it if MBacon&TBeverley r both brilliant but the latter is hardly believable in the role of a 20-year-old Eleonor;perfect tho as mature 1st Lady. Read more

Thought-provoking, Slow, Resonant, Entertaining, Intelligent

See it if you are curious about the relationship between these 2 women. Made me want to learn more about them. The news clips of events were effective

Don't see it if you don't have an interest in 20th century history & political figures. Some might be bored. I was puzzled by the age discrepancy of actors.

Relatable, Insightful, Refreshing, Absorbing, Intelligent

See it if you like and/or admire Eleanor Roosevelt, enjoy good dialogues, and is interested in getting to know more about the Roosevelt clan.

Don't see it if you are looking for action, singing or fluffy, colorful entertainment.

Absorbing, Great writing, Great acting, Clever, Entertaining

See it if Interesting dialogue between 2 cousins definitely with different views on life. Insight new facts about FDR & Eleanor & their life together

Don't see it if If you want a play with song, music & a large cast.

Historical, Informational, Unprepared, Disappointing

See it if You enjoy the history behind the womens’ relationship, which was quite interesting

Don't see it if Don’t necessarily trust the characterization of these historical figures

Great staging, Ambitious, Intelligent, Great acting, Entertaining

See it if you like off off Broadway that explores interesting relationships from real life-this one scratches the surface of numerous meetings.

Don't see it if you want big staging and a lot of action-this is a two hander on a small set that could offer a lot more.

Critic Reviews (3)

“As presented, one can't imagine these women inhabiting the same country, let alone the same sitting room. Alice's sour wisecracks only grow more rancorous with the years, making Eleanor's forbearance virtually impossible to understand. As framed here, they're panelists in an endless point-counterpoint debate, each offering sound bites about war, isolationism, economics, and the United Nations. They make their arguments neatly enough but there's no real clash of ideas, in part because their relationship has little psychological reality.”
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-“Despite each coming together of the cousins being mostly antagonistic, the play lacked vibrancy and immediacy and a need for the characters to be in the scene together.”
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“If tragicomedy were an accurate way to describe the ordeals that both Roosevelt women faced during their lifetimes and their respective attempts at resilience, then it would be prudent to label the play’s genre as such.”
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