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
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Review: ‘American Son’ Puts Kerry Washington in a Maternal Nightmare
8 / 10
'American Son' is not a subtle play; it barely feels like a play at all. With its unrelentingly high tension on every level - maternal, marital, societal - it's more like a slice of a nightmare, with few contours despite its surprises. Its abrupt ending doesn't even offer a chance for catharsis; it just spits you out.
Kerry Washington stars in Broadway's thoughtful, tension-filled American Son: EW review
8 / 10
American Son is most affecting when it is personal, not political: When we understand that Jamal, a prep school kid off to West Point in the fall, has recently cornrowed his hair, started wearing baggy jeans, and adopted what Scott calls, 'that stupid, loping, surly walk' not merely as an exploration of identity, but as a way of differentiating himself from his father, who has let the family down by moving out. Was this reactionary change in Jamal's attitude and appearance a factor in the trouble he found himself in that night?
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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