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Topdog/Underdog

Topdog/Underdog

Topdog/Underdog is a two-character play by American dramatist Suzan-Lori Parks, first produced in 2001 and awarded the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It follows African American brothers Lincoln and Booth, whose names foreshadow the rivalry and violence within their relationship. Lincoln works as an...

8.7 Great

apps Top Topdog/Underdog Alternatives

The top alternative to Topdog/Underdog in 2026 is Joe Turner's Come and Gone with a score of 8.8/10, followed by How I Learned to Drive (8.5) and Two Trains Running (8.3).

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Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Joe Turner's Come and Gone is a play by August Wilson, first produced on Broadway in 1988 and included in his ten-play P...

African American Migration August Wilson Pittsburgh Cycle
8.8 Great
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How I Learned to Drive

How I Learned to Drive

How I Learned to Drive is a play by Paula Vogel that premiered in 1997 and received the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. T...

Contemporary Memory Trauma Paula Vogel
8.5 Great
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Two Trains Running

Two Trains Running

Two Trains Running is a play by August Wilson, first produced in 1990 and included in his ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle abou...

African American Civil Rights August Wilson Pittsburgh Cycle
8.3 Great
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Intimate Apparel

Intimate Apparel

Intimate Apparel is a play by Lynn Nottage set in New York City in 1905. It follows Esther, an African American seamstre...

African American Drama 1905 Lynn Nottage
8.3 Great
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Appropriate

Appropriate

Appropriate is a play by American dramatist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, first produced in 2013. It follows the estranged Laf...

African American Family Race Branden Jacobs Jenkins
8.2 Great
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Kimberly Akimbo

Kimberly Akimbo

Kimberly Akimbo is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and a book and lyrics by David Lindsay Abaire, adapted from Li...

Contemporary Comedy Drama Musical Broadway
8.1 Great
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Take Me Out

Take Me Out

Take Me Out is a 2002 play by American dramatist Richard Greenberg about Darren Lemming, a prominent Black professional...

Contemporary Baseball Lgbtq+ Richard Greenberg
8.1 Great
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Lobby Hero

Lobby Hero

Lobby Hero is a play by Kenneth Lonergan, first produced in 2001 and set mainly in the lobby of a Manhattan apartment bu...

Contemporary New York Morality Kenneth Lonergan
7.9 Good
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In the Blood

In the Blood

In the Blood is a 1999 play by American dramatist Suzan-Lori Parks that reworks elements of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Sc...

African American Poverty Suzan Lori Parks Hester
7.8 Good
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Heroes of the Fourth Turning

Heroes of the Fourth Turning

Heroes of the Fourth Turning is a play by American dramatist Will Arbery, first produced in 2019. It takes place during...

Contemporary Religion Conservatism Will Arbery
7.8 Good
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Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew is a play by American dramatist Dominique Morisseau and the final work in her Detroit Project trilogy. Set...

African American Detroit Labor Dominique Morisseau
7.8 Good
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Fairview

Fairview

Fairview is a play by American dramatist Jackie Sibblies Drury, first produced in 2018. It begins as a family comedy cen...

African American Meta Pulitzer Jackie Sibblies Drury
7.7 Good
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Choir Boy

Choir Boy

Choir Boy is a play by American dramatist Tarell Alvin McCraney, first produced in 2012. It centers on Pharus Young, a g...

Music African American Lgbtq+ Tarell Alvin Mccraney
7.7 Good
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The Christians

The Christians

"The Christians" is a play by American dramatist Lucas Hnath, first produced in 2014. It follows the pastor of a large e...

Contemporary Religion Faith Lucas Hnath
7.6 Good
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Is God Is

Is God Is

Is God Is is a play by American playwright Aleshea Harris, first produced in 2016. It follows twin sisters Racine and An...

African American Revenge Greek Tragedy Aleshea Harris
7.6 Good
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Pipeline

Pipeline

Pipeline is a play by American playwright Dominique Morisseau that premiered in 2017. It follows Nya, a Black teacher in...

African American Contemporary Education Dominique Morisseau
7.6 Good
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Fucking A

Fucking A

Fucking A is a theatrical play written by American playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, premiering in 2000 as a parallel work to...

African American Experimental Dystopian Suzan Lori Parks
7.5 Good
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Slave Play

Slave Play

Slave Play is a 2019 Broadway production written by Jeremy O. Harris that examines the intersections of race, trauma, an...

Contemporary Race Sexuality Jeremy O Harris
7.4 Good
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Detroit '67

Detroit '67

'Detroit '67' is a historical play written by Dominique Morisseau that premiered in 2013. Set during the 1967 Detroit up...

African American Historical Dominique Morisseau Race Riots
7.4 Good
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Pass Over

Pass Over

"Pass Over" is a 2017 play by Antoinette Nwandu that reimagines Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" through the experie...

African American Antoinette Nwandu Waiting For Godot Riff Police Violence
7.4 Good

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Topdog/Underdog Action
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Play African American Migration August Wilson
8.8 Great +0.1 Compare
How I Learned to Drive
How I Learned to Drive
Play Contemporary Memory Trauma
8.5 Great -0.2 Compare
Two Trains Running
Two Trains Running
Play African American Civil Rights August Wilson
8.3 Great -0.4 Compare
Intimate Apparel
Intimate Apparel
Play African American Drama 1905
8.3 Great -0.4 Compare
Appropriate
Appropriate
Play African American Family Race
8.2 Great -0.5 Compare
Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
Play Contemporary Comedy Drama Musical
8.1 Great -0.6 Compare
Take Me Out
Take Me Out
Play Contemporary Baseball Lgbtq+
8.1 Great -0.6 Compare
Lobby Hero
Lobby Hero
Play Contemporary New York Morality
7.9 Good -0.8 Compare
In the Blood
In the Blood
Play African American Poverty Suzan Lori Parks
7.8 Good -0.9 Compare
Heroes of the Fourth Turning
Heroes of the Fourth Turning
Play Contemporary Religion Conservatism
7.8 Good -0.9 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Topdog/Underdog?
The top alternatives to Topdog/Underdog in 2026 include Joe Turner's Come and Gone, How I Learned to Drive, Two Trains Running, Intimate Apparel, Appropriate. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Topdog/Underdog compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Topdog/Underdog scores 8.7/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Topdog/Underdog worth it in 2026?
Topdog/Underdog scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Play category. However, alternatives like Joe Turner's Come and Gone may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Topdog/Underdog?
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How many alternatives to Topdog/Underdog are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Topdog/Underdog in the Play category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Topdog/Underdog alternative has the highest rating?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone currently holds the highest rating among Topdog/Underdog alternatives with a score of 8.8/10.
Can I use Joe Turner's Come and Gone instead of Topdog/Underdog?
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What is the cheapest alternative to Topdog/Underdog?
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How are Topdog/Underdog alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Topdog/Underdog vs Joe Turner's Come and Gone: which is better?
Topdog/Underdog scores 8.7/10 while Joe Turner's Come and Gone scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Topdog/Underdog vs How I Learned to Drive: which is better?
Topdog/Underdog scores 8.7/10 while How I Learned to Drive scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Topdog/Underdog vs Two Trains Running: which is better?
Topdog/Underdog scores 8.7/10 while Two Trains Running scores 8.3/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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