First act of this play is as good as it gets. Excellent writing, casting, direction and staging.
Second act drags a bit but we went home happy. Easy to see why this production received Tony nominations!
One of the major themes of this play is the...continued
I love that CTG honors August Wilson and the African American experience through these top notch/Broadway level productions like Jitney. Seats were in the back, but center to the action and there was a talk back after with Bernard that was truly...continued
reviewed Dec 17 2019 report as inappropriateOne of the best productions of this play I’ve seen. Direction was top notch and the performances were just terrific. Each character was fully realized. Good work by all involved.
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reviewed Dec 01 2019 report as inappropriateStunning, brilliant production. Loved every character, beat, and line.
reviewed Dec 01 2019 report as inappropriateIt was our 2nd time seeing Jitney. It's an excellent play and this was an outstanding cast. Can't beat seeing it at the Taper which doesn't have a bad seat in the house.
reviewed Dec 05 2019 report as inappropriateI never cease to be amazed at the brilliance of the writing of August Wilson, such real, nuanced, human characters and this group of actors, many of whom are veterans of other Wilson plays, directed by one of the foremost Wilson interpreters...continued
reviewed Dec 08 2019 report as inappropriateWhat a great show! I was enthralled with all the characters who brought the dialogue to life. The father and son relationship was so intense, I wanted to go out there and tell the father to calm down and “get off” his son. August Wilson did an...continued
reviewed Dec 13 2019 report as inappropriateI have seen all of August WIlson's works and Jitney 3 times now. It is always a great experience. The Mark Taper is the perfect place for the play.
reviewed Nov 22 2019 report as inappropriateExcellent Performances and direction make this recent Broadway production a must see!
reviewed Dec 13 2019 report as inappropriateRiveting, with unexpected twists and turns in the plot.
Universally applicable testament to the messy process involved in turning a person into a
mature, self-actualized adult who accepts responsibility for his/her own decisions.
Uses the Black...continued
Excellent performance and play. I really enjoyed it????
reviewed Dec 13 2019 report as inappropriateA magnificent performance. The actors really pulled the audience into the story. Each character was well developed. I would love to see it again. I highly recommend Jitney.
reviewed Dec 20 2019 report as inappropriateOutstanding performance. Relevant to the current times especially in Los Angeles. The seats were great
Goldstar came through again.
Powerful play with powerful themes. This is well done by the director and the actors.
reviewed Dec 01 2019 report as inappropriateExcellent play that captures the every day life of black men in a given time and place. Well written and acted
reviewed Dec 10 2019 report as inappropriateI have seen 6-7 of August Wilson's plays and have never been disappointed. His writing is character driven and completely involving. I can't wait to see the remaining plays in his 10 plays by decade of the black experience in Pittsburgh...continued
reviewed Dec 12 2019 report as inappropriate