description Intimate Apparel Overview
Intimate Apparel is a play by Lynn Nottage set in New York City in 1905. It follows Esther, an African American seamstress who makes intimate garments for women from different social backgrounds while saving money and corresponding with a Caribbean laborer working on the Panama Canal. Through her relationships and economic circumstances, the drama examines race, gender, class, loneliness, labor, and the risks attached to intimacy.
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Intimate Apparel ranks #75 of 203 in the Play ranking, behind The Weir, ahead of Major Barbara.
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How good is Intimate Apparel?
Intimate Apparel scores 8.28/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Highly respected Nottage play, praised for period detail and emotional restraint; less famous than her Pulitzer winners.
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Is Intimate Apparel worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.28/10, Intimate Apparel is highly rated in Play. See all Play ranked.
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