Matata and Jesse James: An American Tragedy NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you love plays that have a historical message with a socio-political relevance to today.

Don't see it if you don't like plays that dealswith socio-political issues.

See it if Great nugget of fictionalized era. Two fine leads. Smart production design.

Don't see it if Chairs bound together. Difficult to escape neighbors. Choose an aisle. Read more

See it if you are interested in historical dramas, especially the Reconstruction Era. You like plays that explore racial issues in this country.

Don't see it if you are looking for lighter fare or are deeply offended by a few n-words. Read more

See it if You'd like a compelling tale set after the Civil War ended but the racial divide never did. In modern dress, this could be a 2018 story.

Don't see it if You can't face the fact that many of the problems of race, class, and poverty after the Civil War are still with us today.

See it if You want some interesting background on Matata, Jessie James and Billy the Kid. You want to see that some things are hard to change.

Don't see it if You are not interested in historical pieces. You are not interested in what was happening in American during the Reconstruction Era. Read more

See it if you enjoy a fascinating drama about life after Reconstruction.era. Very powerful and original. Excellent acting and staging.

Don't see it if you not like dialogue about struggles between blacks and whites. Very frank words on both sides. Read more

See it if You enjoy small intimate theatre productions and historical themed plays.

Don't see it if You want a romping musical and don't want to see a play about Jesse James and race relations in the Reconstruction era.

See it if You're interested in history. You want to feel what the Confederacy was really about.

Don't see it if Well it's a bit slow.