One-Man Show Explores The Life of Paul Robeson Reviews & Ratings
This was a wonderfully uplifting one-man show detailing the life of Paul Robeson. At the end I could barely believe that three hours had gone by in a flash. If you have any chance do not miss this play.
reviewed Apr 12 2014 report as inappropriateUnbelievable. I knew I would enjoy the subject matter. Had no idea how powerful a play this would be. The quality of the play was matched by the quality of the performance.
Strongly recommend this to anyone. Partcularly if you like Paul Robson....continued
reviewed Jul 13 2014 report as inappropriateAmazing story, performance, and show. Really unique evening of theater shared with the rest of the audience in the intimate venue. Actor talked with the audience afterwards and answered questions, etc. I highly recommend this show if you have...continued
reviewed Dec 28 2013 report as inappropriateIt was ok. The actor really over acted a lot which was so unnecessary. Play was too long.
reviewed Aug 17 2019 report as inappropriateA riveting one-man play, enhanced by the intimate setting of the Santa Monica Playhouse. Stogie Kenyatta gave a brilliant performance as Paul Robeson. I left the theater feeling like I truly knew the man and his inspiring (and sometimes...continued
reviewed Dec 01 2019 report as inappropriateVery interesting history - things I didn't know about Paul Robeson. Some parts were a bit over-acted, over-repeated, and overly loud. I do feel that I left knowing (or at least thinking I knew) why Robeson did some of the things he did. Wish...continued
reviewed Dec 01 2019 report as inappropriateAmazing acting. He put so much into his performance. We were very impressed with his ability to switch characters constantly and act with such conviction, without ever tiring for a three hour show! And we learned a ton about an important man in...continued
reviewed Jan 17 2015 report as inappropriateEntertaining and informative - one of my favorite combos!
reviewed Jun 30 2019 report as inappropriateGREAT ACTOR---GREAT SHOW! This may have been the last performance at this theater, I'm not sure. Next time it is performed, go see it if you want to see great acting and a well written play about a famous performer!
But, don't expect to hear...continued
reviewed Dec 28 2013 report as inappropriateA wonderfully poignant presentation of a major personality in U.S. 20th Century history that includes details not heard anywhere else.
reviewed May 24 2015 report as inappropriateShow was almost three hours long, and no singing. However, acting was excellent, and tells a fascinating story.
reviewed Aug 16 2015 report as inappropriateAdorable little theatre--convenient to lots of places to eat & parking lots close by. Small, intimate theatre, surprisingly comfortable seats for such a long play. Stogie Kenyatta was amazing--2+ hr. 1-man performance a tour de force, but play...continued
reviewed Oct 10 2015 report as inappropriateAwesome talented actor. I really enjoyed the performance. I wish there was a intermission or at least a warning before seating because the show was two hours long. It was so enthralling, I could not leave my seat for a restroom break. I was...continued
reviewed Dec 30 2011 report as inappropriateThoughtful, entertaining, well done. Would have liked to hear more of the music but the story is so interesting, the message so powerful, it wasn't necessary. Long play, almost 3 hours including 15 min intermission and timely talk at the end - put...continued
reviewed Dec 28 2014 report as inappropriatewonderful! learned about an amazing person! and from such a talented performer!
reviewed Jul 20 2014 report as inappropriateOMG, this was an amazing performance!!! I took a graduating high school senior who was impressed not only by the authentic delivery but also by the ironic twist during the post commentary by the actor. He said that Paul Robeson was a mentor to...continued
reviewed Apr 13 2014 report as inappropriateAbsolutely fabulous! Don't miss this wonderful performance about the very special story of Paul Robeson's life. I knew of him only as a singer and was moved to learn all about his many accomplishments and contributions, as well as his trials and...continued
reviewed Jun 28 2015 report as inappropriate