Critical Reviews

New York Times, 1984
Frank Rich
  • Rich enjoys the premise, but feels like the play has been stretched out to “fill an evening.” 
  • Short review of original production 
Christian Science Monitor, 1984
John Beaufort
  • Beaufort comments that "the physical energy and activity" are essential to the production and he is impressed with the creator's writing and acting 
  • Impressed with the production overall 

Lager Theater at the Market Theater, 2012
Talk back with Woza Albert Cast
  • Actors discuss how they get into character, and why the show is still relevant today. 
  • They explain to the young audience members why it is important to remember the past. 
David Fick 
  • Review of 2016 revival 
  • Fick disliked the direction and lighting design and felt that it undermined the strengths of the play’s fluidity and strong subject material. 
  • Enjoyed the actor’s performances. 

Radio Review 
  • Review of revival with the original cast 
  • The radio host praises the actors and thematic elements of the play. 
  • The host mentions that no production crew or cast can live up to the original team. 

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