State of the Union
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State of the Union
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State of the Union NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%
(44 Ratings)
Positive
98%
Mixed
2%
Negative
0%
Members say
Relevant, Great acting, Great staging, Absorbing, Entertaining

About the Show

Metropolitan Playhouse presents this 1945 political drama that asks: how can you win a campaign if the candidate insists on saying what he means? 

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Show-Score Member Reviews (44)

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1147 Reviews | 340 Followers
86
Great acting, Intelligent, Great staging, Thought-provoking, Absorbing

See it if you are not familiar with this well-written play, acted very well on a small stage, excellently designed with an important message for today

Don't see it if you do not enjoy how politics works or are bothered by actors playing multiple roles. It is a long play for those who cannot remain still.

305 Reviews | 60 Followers
86
Entertaining, Great acting, Great staging, Relevant

See it if u want 2 see a Pulitzer Prize winning 1945 political play so relevant today in a great acting & staged production performed in a tiny space.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy political plays.

370 Reviews | 80 Followers
86
Great staging, Great writing, Intelligent, Relevant, Refreshing

See it if u like good productions of traditional plays,witty dialogue & well-developed characters, are interested in politics or Amrcn theatre history

Don't see it if u prefer cutting-edge drama,aren't into politics or American or American theatre history, dislike actors playing multiple small roles Read more

781 Reviews | 249 Followers
85
Absorbing, Romantic, Relevant, Intelligent, Funny

See it if Frank speaking presidential candidate is torn between his hard nosed mistress and his idealistic wife. Fun, intelligent period piece.

Don't see it if You can't forgive some dated elements, old-fashioned gender roles, and corny moments.

169 Reviews | 72 Followers
85
Thought-provoking, Must see, Great staging, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if You like political plays,comedy,humor sets the tone of a presidential candidate’s challenge to be nominated or serving the country and unite

Don't see it if You despise politicians, Republicans, do not have interest for behind the scene of prepping a candidate to both public and political arena. Read more

79 Reviews | 17 Followers
85
Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Great acting, Relevant

See it if you are interested in revivals, enjoy political stories & great writing & acting

Don't see it if you prefer musicals or don't like period settings. Read more

435 Reviews | 60 Followers
85
Funny, Relevant, Resonant, Intelligent, Great writing

See it if You like political satire that is very apropos today. It is a long old fashioned play but worth if you’re patient.

Don't see it if You have a short attention span.

87 Reviews | 20 Followers
84
Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great staging, Great acting, Entertaining

See it if you enjoy well acted, creatively staged older plays that engage the audience; or if you are interested in a non-musical Lindsay and Crouse.

Don't see it if you dislike a small intimate theater experience or a play that requires thoughtful attention. Read more

Critic Reviews (9)

Eyes on World Cultures
February 15th, 2019

“A revival of the 1945 play...The timing is perfect...This behind-the-scenes look at the political contrivances employed to attract votes from each block is powerful. One of the most rewarding aspects of Metropolitan Playhouse productions is the ephiphianic promise. In ‘State of the Union’, the playwrights have succeeded beautifully. After seeing the self-and-party-serving contortions, one craves some honest revelation...The cast is well-rounded.”
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