American Son - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More
Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY
A Florida police station in the middle of the night. Two parents searching for answers. AMERICAN SON is a gripping tale about who we are as a nation, and how we deal with family relationships, love, loss, and identity.
American Son - 2018 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR American Son
‘American Son’ Theater Review: Kerry Washington Brings #BlackLivesMatter Debate to Broadway
8 / 10
Director Kenny Leon keeps the action taut during the 90-minute running time, perhaps too taut. There isn't much breathing room in the production - and the ending is so abrupt that it's a wonder the curtain drop doesn't give the actors whiplash. This is the rare show that would benefit from a longer running time, from more scenes exploring the characters in greater depth.
'American Son': Theater Review
7 / 10
One might question whether the grim inevitability of such a punitive ending was necessary, and whether the play might have gained complexity without diluting its message by subverting audience expectations with a different, less predictable outcome. But this is tense theater designed to shake up our complacency and make us think. In that aim, it succeeds.
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American Son History
Other Productions of American Son
| 2018 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
American Son - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Kerry Washington |
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