Jamaica NYC Reviews and Tickets

65%
(27 Ratings)
Positive
41%
Mixed
48%
Negative
11%
Members say
Dated, Entertaining, Disappointing, Ambitious, Slow

About the Show

Harlem Repertory Theatre presents a revival of this 1957 Calypso musical by Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen ('The Wizard of Oz') which was a hit for Lena Horne.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (27)

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36 Reviews | 9 Followers
42
Indulgent, Lost

See it if you want to support an ambitious theatre company.

Don't see it if you're expecting the 1957 musical Jamaica.

3 Reviews | 2 Followers
82
Ambitious, Great acting, Relevant

See it if I THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOT OF GREAT EFFORT ON THIS MUSICAL CONSIDERING A DATED BOOK, THE LEAD ACTRESS WAS GREAT

Don't see it if IF YOU DONT LIKE CULTURAL MUSICALS THAT TOOK A CHANCE ON OLDER MATERIAL

2 Reviews | 0 Followers
84
Fluffy, Great writing, Great staging, Entertaining

See it if Because it was on Broadway in 50's and Lena Horne was the lead

Don't see it if you are expecting a cast of more than college quality.

205 Reviews | 108 Followers
During previews
87
Entertaining, Great singing, Great staging, Romantic, Delightful

See it if you are not familiar with this seldom seen musical. Has lots of heart, some wonderful songs/music, and a very enthusiastic group of singers.

Don't see it if you expect a big Broadway/style musical. Sets are simple but evocative with special video to complement the great singing and acting.See it.

75 Reviews | 40 Followers
During previews
87
Clever, Entertaining, Funny

See it if Love romance, dancing, singing and history

Don't see it if You have trouble understanding Caribbean accents

155 Reviews | 46 Followers
During previews
76
Ambitious, Entertaining, Dated, Great staging, Great dancing

See it if you are a student of historic forgotten musicals. The production did a great job with a dated and problematical book. Fun evening.

Don't see it if you are looking for a traditional happy musical. I applaud the company for bringing this musical to light and showing its relevance to today

302 Reviews | 99 Followers
During previews
65
Disappointing, Ambitious, Slow

See it if you want to support HRT or you are curious about the show.

Don't see it if You want to see a well-produced show. Cast needs more rehearsal time. Technical difficulties were very distracting. Read more

286 Reviews | 23 Followers
During previews
60
Dated, Great singing

See it if You want to watch a talented cast do their best to work with the show.

Don't see it if You don't want to see a very low budget rendition of a wildly outdated and comically illogical show.

Critic Reviews (1)