American Son 2018

Ages: 14+
Opened: November 4, 2018
Closing: January 27, 2019

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.

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American Son review – excruciatingly relevant race drama
6 / 10

But though American Son has the superficial form of a classical tragedy and a scene of raw suffering that few tragedies can equal, it also has a creaky dramatic structure, shallow characterizations, naïve politics and indifferent writing. Directed by Kenny Leon, who has submerged his tendency to showboat in favor of a studied naturalism, it's a very powerful play without being an especially good one and that shouldn't matter - power being hard to come by - but sometimes it does.

'American Son' review: Anguished mom Kerry Washington makes us feel her pain
8 / 10

The play, directed by Kenny Leon, makes no attempt to hide its agenda. As the plot unfurls and details slowly emerge about a traffic stop (Jamal's driving a silver Lexus, an 18th birthday present from his parents), there are few surprises. Demos-Brown, a Florida trial attorney, writes what he knows but breaks no new ground and offers no solutions. This probably wouldn't have made it to Broadway without the imprimatur of Washington, who has expressed in interviews that she hopes the play will force people to listen to each other in ways the characters do not.

AMERICAN SON Concludes Limited Broadway Run Today!
by Nicole Rosky - January 27, 2019

American Son, which opened at the Booth Theatre on November 4, will take its final bow today, January 27, following 96 performances and 33 previews. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, following the show's final performance today, Netflix will reassemble the cast at a later date to film the production without an audience present.

VIDEO: Kerry Washington Announces That AMERICAN SON Will Be Filmed For Netflix
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2019

Kerry Washington announced during her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon that the Broadway play American Son will be filmed for Netflix.

Photo: Michelle Obama, Rosie O'Donnell, and More Visit AMERICAN SON
by Stephi Wild - December 1, 2018

Last night, November 30, the new Broadway play American Son welcomed many special guests. Among those in attendance were Michelle Obama, Rosie O'Donnell, Sherie Rene Scott, President of ABC Studios Patrick Moran, and former president of ABC Entertainment Group Channing Dungey.

BWW TV: Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale & More Celebrate Opening Night of AMERICAN SON!
by TV - Opening Night Special - November 5, 2018

Go inside the big opening night after party with Washington, Pasquale, Jordan and more!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AMERICAN SON!
by Walter McBride - November 5, 2018

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.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of AMERICAN SON Takes Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - November 5, 2018

American Son, playing a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre on Broadway (222 West 45th Street), opened officially  last night, November 4, 2018. BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening bows below!

Photo Coverage: Inside The Opening Night Party For AMERICAN SON
by Walter McBride - November 5, 2018

American Son, playing a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre on Broadway (222 West 45th Street), opened officially last night, November 4, 2018. BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out photos from the show's opening night celebration below!

BWW Review: Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale Are Parents of a Missing Black Teen in AMERICAN SON
by Michael Dale - November 4, 2018

A frustrated African-American woman, convinced that the young, armed, white police officer she's alone with isn't revealing everything he knows about her missing son, loses control of her temper and yells at him.

Review Roundup: What Do The Critics Think of AMERICAN SON? - All the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - November 4, 2018

American Son, playing a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre on Broadway (222 West 45th Street), opens officially tonight, November 4, 2018.

BWW TV: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AMERICAN SON
by TV - Red Carpets - November 4, 2018

American Son, playing a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre on Broadway (222 West 45th Street), opens officially tonight, November 4, 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, and the Cast of AMERICAN SON
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2018

American Son is now in previews on Broadway, and officially opens November 4. Check out photos of the cast in action below!

AMERICAN SON Partners with the Opportunity Agenda
by Julie Musbach - October 25, 2018

The producers of American Son on Broadway, in an effort led by Kerry Washington, are proud to announce a partnership with The Opportunity Agenda, a social justice communication lab.

VIDEO: AMERICAN SON's Kerry Washington Discusses Her Road to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - October 7, 2018

Kerry Washington is gearing up to star in American Son on Broadway. But, in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING, she tells Michelle Miller that success wasn't a sure thing, and Washington learned early she had to speak up for herself to get what she wants.

Meet the Cast of AMERICAN SON- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - October 6, 2018

Steven Pasquale and Kerry Washington alongside Eugene Lee and Jeremy Jordan are gearing up to star in the new Broadway play American Son, beginning performances today, Saturday, October 6. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Shonda Rhimes, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union-Wade And More Join Producing Team of AMERICAN SON
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2018

The Broadway premiere of AMERICAN SON has just announced additions to its producing team. The play will be co-produced by a team that includes Shonda Rhimes, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Steve Stoute and Nnamdi Asomugha. They join a team that includes Kerry Washington's Simpson Street, Jeffry Richards, Rebecca Gold and Will Trice.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of AMERICAN SON Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - September 15, 2018

American Son stars Steven Pasquale and Kerry Washington alongside Eugene Lee and Jeremy Jordan are gearing up to star in the new Broadway play, beginning performances on Saturday, October 6, 2018 and officially opening Sunday, November 4, 2018.

BWW TV: Meet the Company of AMERICAN SON
by Julie Musbach - September 14, 2018

American Son met the press to chat about the upcoming production. Hear what they have to say about the show below!

Freeze Frame: Washington, Pasquale, and Company Prep for Broadway Run in AMERICAN SON
by Walter McBride - September 14, 2018

American Son stars Steven Pasquale and Kerry Washington alongside Eugene Lee and Jeremy Jordan are gearing up to star in the new Broadway play. The company met the press, check out the photos below!

UP ON THE MARQUEE: AMERICAN SON Arrives on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - August 24, 2018

We've got your first look at the marquee for Broadway's American Son starring Steven Pasquale, Kerry Washington, Eugene Lee and Jeremy Jordan. Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Steven Pasquale and Kerry Washington in AMERICAN SON
by Stephi Wild - August 9, 2018

We've got your first look at American Son stars Steven Pasquale and Kerry Washington, who are gearing up to star in the new Broadway play, beginning performances on Saturday, October 6, 2018 and officially opening Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Breaking: Broadway, Here He Comes! Jeremy Jordan Joins Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale & More in AMERICAN SON
by Nicole Rosky - July 10, 2018

Broadway, here he comes! Tony and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan ("Supergirl," Newsies) joins previously announced stars Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Eugene Lee in the Broadway premiere of AMERICAN SON.

American Son FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of American Son have there been?
American Son has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2018.
What awards has American Son been nominated for?
American Son has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Kerry Washington.

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