Rough Trade
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Rough Trade
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Rough Trade NYC Reviews and Tickets

80%
(76 Ratings)
Positive
87%
Mixed
12%
Negative
1%
Members say
Entertaining, Great acting, Absorbing, Clever, Funny

A vicious comedy about classism, chosen family, and holding on tightly to the ones you love.

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318 Reviews | 61 Followers
97
Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You’re into LGBTQ+ masterpieces. Yea, I said it. It’s such a good play, with a talented cast of 4 millennials, yet, there were references

Don't see it if For the older crowd. It was diverse, had gay tropes, but, not cliché-ish, really. It was smart, like intelligently smart, while being funny. Read more

281 Reviews | 27 Followers
95
Complex characters, Thought-provoking, Masterful, Intelligent, Great writing

See it if You like complex development of characters. A really good serious story without the stereotypes. You like to see all sides of a character.

Don't see it if You have any problem with homosexuality and descriptions of sexual acts.

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113 Reviews | 16 Followers
94
Get off , your butt; see it before it closes!, Great writing, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if Discover a fresh talent brimming with creativity. If you crave right-on dialogue that is raw and screamingly funny.

Don't see it if If anything gay is a problem. Your problem! Very explicit (talk) sexual content. Be prepared to howl. Read more

729 Reviews | 415 Followers
92
Intelligent, Great acting, Great writing, Refreshing, Absorbing

See it if Conflict develops among best friends as their respective new relationships grow more significant. Great writing with excellent acting.

Don't see it if If male relationships makes you feel uncomfortable then skip this one.

88 Reviews | 30 Followers
90
Cliched, Entertaining, Romantic, Intense, Great writing

See it if you like a gay romantic play, LGBTQ issues, and all the angst of modern dating in New York.

Don't see it if you are not that keen in hearing about LGBTQ issues as at times the play can be heavy handed.

55 Reviews | 13 Followers
90
Funny, Intelligent, Great writing, Great staging, Edgy

See it if you let writers take you on a journey before climax, are LGBTQ in NYC, or want a piece that leaves you thinking about a lot afterwards

Don't see it if you want big sets, don't enjoy contemporary theatre, or need clear cut heroes/villains in your stories

1122 Reviews | 324 Followers
89
Intelligent, Ambitious, Clever, Great writing, Great acting

See it if you like contemporary plays set in NYC about millennial gays and their relationships. Lots of drama, a little tension and many funny moments

Don't see it if small stage productions annoy you - here each minimal set and costume change is in full view. Some dialogue is very quick and hard to grasp.

101 Reviews | 13 Followers
89
Riveting, Great writing, Great acting, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if You like linear plot with many real life problems highlighted

Don't see it if You’re anti LGBTQIA+. If that’s you, grow up. Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

Theatermania
March 20th, 2023

“ ‘Rough Trade’ is an honest depiction of gay life under the gods of capital, in which our finely cultivated scruples are made ridiculous by forces largely beyond our control. If you're a struggling young actor in New York, you might not need to see this drama onstage because you live it every day. ”
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