Zora Neale Hurston: A Theatrical Biography
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Zora Neale Hurston: A Theatrical Biography
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Zora Neale Hurston: A Theatrical Biography NYC Reviews and Tickets

83%
(35 Ratings)
Positive
94%
Mixed
6%
Negative
0%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Entertaining, Thought-provoking, Relevant

About the Show

New Federal Theatre revives its bio-show about the celebrated 20th-century African-American writer known as 'The Queen of the Harlem Renaissance.'

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Show-Score Member Reviews (35)

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254 Reviews | 138 Followers
86
Absorbing, Great acting, Profound, Resonant, Entertaining

See it if A representation of a complex life with attendant conflicts in black history. Superbly acted and will make you run to WIKI for further info.

Don't see it if You don't like biographies

192 Reviews | 24 Followers
85
Great acting, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Intelligent

See it if you admire this writer or want to learn about her life.

Don't see it if you're not interested in African American literature and experience.

96 Reviews | 73 Followers
83
Great acting, Relevant, Entertaining

See it if you enjoy biography, history, and vibrant character portraits.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of historical based drama or small casts.

64 Reviews | 26 Followers
83
Intelligent, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Entertaining

See it if you want an accurate history lesson performed with spirit!

Don't see it if 2 people (one multiple characters) playing out the lives of dead people for 90 minutes!

155 Reviews | 46 Followers
82
Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if you would like to learn more about Zora and the Harlem Renaissance while watching a well acted well scripted account of her life.

Don't see it if you have no interest in historical portraits or were looking for a light entertainment musical. Read more

267 Reviews | 52 Followers
81
Great acting, Thought-provoking, Slow, Educational, Relevant

See it if You are interested in the story of an African-American female writer in the mid twentieth century. Great acting.

Don't see it if If you aren't interested in biographical plays, or are looking for dramatic action.

287 Reviews | 32 Followers
81
Absorbing, Great acting, Intense, Masterful, Riveting

See it if you like historical biographies and strong female characters

Don't see it if you don't like strong female characters

54 Reviews | 15 Followers
80
Entertaining, Great acting, Relevant

See it if you are interested in her life.

Don't see it if you don't like small casted biographical plays.

Critic Reviews (5)