Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
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Average of 2.5 stars from 8 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Oct 13, 2010
Closed Jan 2, 2011

Playing at
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

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Running Time:
1hr. 35min.

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, an audacious mix of historical fact and invention, uses the story of America's controversial seventh president--the man who invented the Democratic Party, doubled the size of our nation and signed the Indian Removal Acts that started the Trail of Tears -- to investigate the attraction and terrors of American populism, using a raucous blend of outrageous comedy, anarchic theatricality and infectious emo rock.

A limited number of tickets in the first two rows of the orchestra will be sold via lottery. Entries will be accepted at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre ((242 W. 45th Street) beginning one and a half hours prior to each performance. Thirty minutes later, names will be drawn at random for approximately 20 seats in the first two rows of the theatre. Only one entry is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show a valid photo ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Subject to availability. Cash only. The price of lottery tickets is $20.00, including the facilities fee.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
242 W 45th St
New York, NY 10036

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

Just as time hasn't always been kind to the legacy of Andrew Jackson, the two-year journey from taking Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson from an intimate concert version at the Public Theater to its decidedly large-scale mounting at Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theater has dimmed some of the show's original luster. What's now on view resembles an imperfectly polished sterling silver platter: the bright spots gleam even more brilliantly than one remembers, but glimmers of tarnish definitely mar the finished product.

This remarkably inventive and extremely smart musical retelling of the life of America's controversial seventh president, co-written by Alex Timbers (who also directed) and Michael F[...]

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Reviewed by Brian Scott Lipton on Oct 14, 2010

What are other members saying?

"Jackson" leaves me cold
There is creativity and talent lurking about but they are hard to find in this unatractive and over miked production.Satire is hard to sustain for a whole evening and this show cant do that,but it does try to do that. In short well meaning but unsatisfying.

Reviewed by MRBDWAY on Wednesday, Oct 20th, 2010

Bloody Bloody Offensive
I had actually rehearsed my opening sentence for this Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson review. I was going to say something self deprecating about how long its taken me to see this highly acclaimed and wildly popular musical. I was prepared to offer the feeble excuse that I dont enjoy the Public Theater as a venue. But it all seems rather moot now. I am loathe to really unleash the negativity, I am tempted to merely point out that I am writing this at 3:00 PM and curtain was at 2:00 PM. For all I know, the last fifteen minutes make up for the offensive, sophomoric first 60 minutes. I would like to say that I am more offended by the all white cast and band making fun of the Spanish, Indians, Gays and Handicapped than I am about having spent $70 for my ticket! Unfortunately, I am just not that evolved. I am furious and wish I knew how and to whom I should demand a refund. I know how risky voicing my outrage is. If the audience this afternoon is any indication, people LOVE this show. My apologies for my offense if you loved this show. If you take away the lights, sound design and set, there is nothing but a fraternity review, or at best, childrens theatre with curse words. I wish I could say that the singing made up for it. I cant. I wish I could say that the movement or dance might save the day. It wont, there was none. How can this happen?! Is this the result of the culture wars? When did my side loose so badly? How does the Public of all place produce such a thing? How does it move to Broadway? How does it pass for quality theatre? Look, I like vulgarity as much as the next potty mouth girl, but cursing in and of itself is just not funny to anyone over 12. Making fun of homosexuals? Really? Using a wheelchair to illicit laughs? Seriously? Making a joke about Susan Sontags death from cancer? Im outta here.

Reviewed by Brenda_1054748 on Saturday, Oct 16th, 2010