Anita Gates reviewed the “Sistas- The Musical” for the NY Times. The musical is about a family of black women and their white sister in law reuniting for the funeral of their 92 year old mother. During the musical, the women discuss issues that are very important to black women and perform songs about these issues.
Anita Gates says that this musical is good. She says the script and acting are satisfactory but the musical numbers are very well done. She says that although this show is not the best one on Broadway, it is still good and that it is worth seeing more than some other Broadway shows.
Anita Gates’ review seems credible. She seems to have experience reviewing musicals. In the opening paragraph, she mentions two other Broadway shows that, like this show, are targeted toward a specific group. Her reference to these shows lets the reader know that she knows what to expect and that her experience allow her to better criticize the musical. Her review is also well written and succinct, which is good for the reader because it makes her opinion clear.
I totally agree, short and sweet and hit all the major points! Thats my motto.
There are actually a lot of plays and movies out now that focus on a specif ethnicity nowadays. Sometimes I feel detached from the situations because I can’t relate. Do you think this type of play was meant strictly for the African American population, or is it for all of us?