United Nations: The Other West NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (38)
See it if you would like to think about world politics in general and what might go on behind closed doors in the UN: excellent writing & acting!
Don't see it if you are not interested in politics, history or thinking about how it all works.Very refreshing story that keeps you constantly engaged.
See it if Wonderful drama about French colonialism in Africa, truth & democracy. Excellent acting! Great script!
Don't see it if If you prefer large productions then skip this one.
See it if You want a to see 4 superb actors bring the democracy that is the UN to life with its infuriating protocols and complexities among diplomat.
Don't see it if You don’t want to be challenged by a fast paced show and current global political complexities. Read more
See it if you want to know the politics inside the UN.
Don't see it if you do not like political shows.
See it if satire set during a UN lockdown where 4 different characters each with their own political agenda try to reach some sort of detente. Funny,
Don't see it if don't like politics, satire, bare bones set, accents. Read more
See it if You enjoy geo-political satire,, you are at least a bit conversant with world politics, you enjoy the exposure of hypocrisy.
Don't see it if You want a musical or trivial entertainment
See it if Very well-perf & superbly written, this play will hold your attn from beg 2end;it also throws u a solid punch if u are European or American.
Don't see it if Themes of colonialism, climate change,democracy,corruption&intern politics:all relevant topics yet,the script way 2crowded2give us a break.
See it if you want to support superior Off-Off-Broadway.
Don't see it if you want emotional engagement.
Critic Reviews (2)
"United Nations: The Other West," written and directed by Bossert, is an outstanding example of the hybrid theatrical system he has created. This production is an extension of his 2022 "United Nations: The Border and The Coast" with connections to stories streamed on Thirdwing’s internet platform. This form of theatrical production aims to bridge theater and film in a way that tells important stories that pierce the limitations of traditional theater and allow for a more expansive exploration of characters and themes. Bossert’s direction of an exceptional ensemble delivers an entertaining evening of theatre with humor and important ideas. This is not derivative of any other production; it stands alone as a play worth seeing.
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“...it has a script by Cameron Darwin Bossert that transcends space and fills it with a plethora of intelligence and a great grasp and comprehension of international affairs. It is smart, funny, serious, uplifting, irreverent, insulting, educational, depressing, and extremely thought provoking, so much so that you’ll be contemplating the ideas and view points expressed on stage for a long time to come.”
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