See it if Brilliant theater and history. Wonderful performances in a spot-on play. The best thing in the theater this season. Unforgettable
Don't see it if you do not like theater. This is acting and theater writing not to be missed.
See it if You like true stories about Rupert Murdoch scandal in England 2010-11
Don't see it if If dramas bore you or you prefer musicals. Or if you do not care about telephone hacking
See it if you are interested in understanding the scope and personal impact of the News International's hacking of thousands.
Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with too many characters and a little confusion initially. The story sort of just jumps in, without much context.
See it if you like ripped-from-the-headlines stories that throb and ensemble pieces; like Ink, Oslo, and/or Junk in terms of exposé and story-scale.
Don't see it if you don’t have a great attention span for information-rich, sometimes convoluted stories; are distracted by actors in multiple roles. Read more
See it if This show has great relevance to today's political/journalistic scene. Set design was marvelous, ditto Sher's direction.
Don't see it if This is about semi-current events and politics, so if that's not your thing, pass it by.
See it if you like political dramas. Actors play several different roles seamlessly. Sadly, this is mostly a true story and the perpetrators r free
Don't see it if you don't like plays that are thought provoking. Staging is mostly just shuffling desks around so don't expect bells and whistles.
See it if You are interested in ripped from the headlines stories. Great acting.
Don't see it if You cannot sit for over 2 1/2 hours of a lots of talk and many characters.
See it if Powerful acting in this relevant political drama which is very believable, authentic and very timely. The staging worked very well.
Don't see it if While the ending is very believable & makes sense, it needs more development.
"As a play, Corruption is uncompelling — counterintuitively so, given the inherent drama"
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"...is trying to be multiple things at once, and thus doesn't excel as any of them."
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"The problem is a failure to access any part of us below the neck."
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"This ripped-from-the-headlines story has a strong cast and a worthy message."
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"...it is admirably efficient"
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"Sher's direction is filled with illuminating moments:"
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"...a well-intentioned retelling of a troubling episode in the history of news gathering"
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"fascinating in its evil details and frightening in its all-inclusiveness"
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