The Russian and the Jew NYC Reviews and Tickets
About the Show
A political fairy tale that explores anti-Semitism and misogyny through a female friendship in the Soviet Union in 1968, underlining the eternal question of fidelity to one's self, one's partner, and one's country.
Show-Score Member Reviews (6)
See it if you'd like to see a smart, engaging account of what Russians, especially Russian Jews, had to endure in the waning days of the Soviet Union.
Don't see it if the idea of 6 lively actors moving almost constantly in & out of a very small space that you share with them scares you. Read more
See it if It start with a radio broadcast, that takes you back to Russia to tell you the story plus fairy tale.
Don't see it if You want a musical or general admission. Some actors playing multiple role. Read more
See it if Rich effort that uses fairy tale, play scenes and history to look at the politics of anti-semitism, misogyny, loyalty and nationalism.
Don't see it if If you can not follow multiple stories, intertwined, with the same actors playing multiple parts, even when very well orchestrated. Read more
See it if You like fairy tales. Or the game Papers Please. Or Cold War intrigue. Or just well-written and acted multi-layer plays. It all works.
Don't see it if Most of the characters are at least somewhat unlikable and there are depictions of antisemitism, but they're in service to the play.
See it if You want a show about Russia and the country in its waning period and the people that were effected. Characters who move in and out constant
Don't see it if Ly. If you want a big open stage production or something more lavish or something more light.
See it if You want a fun night out that still has substance
Don't see it if you want a big Broadway production