Come From Away (NYC)

See it if You want to learn this part of 9/11 history. A nice story although there are too many characters. Hard to care about any in particular.

Don't see it if You don't want to think about the events of 9/11. If you don't like bluegrass music. Play is sung through. No talking.

See it if A heartwarming story about how 9/11/2001 impacted a small community in Canada. Everyone has a 9/11 story, and this is a reflection of that.

Don't see it if Well, as a friend put it, the show is about how a bunch of people were inconvenienced during a tragedy.

See it if like repetitive, trite, hackneyed storytelling with 3 good songs and alot of filler. Sure, it's a nice story, but I found it agonizing

Don't see it if Have a choice. This was just not for me.

See it if you like regional ensemble shows with minimal sets and an energetic and overtly uplifting (if not cliched) message.

Don't see it if you don't like cringeworthy stereotypes, bad acting, and lazy staging.

See it if You love musicals with peppy uplifting stories, despite being about 9/11. Some good voices and stage direction.

Don't see it if You find the telling of a side story during 9/11 inappropriate. It whitewashes many issues and the music/lyrics aren't very good.

See it if If you want to hear a true and inspiring story of kindness, mostly explained, with very little song;

Don't see it if If you're looking for a well-told story that digs a little deeper and has musical numbers with more of an impact;

See it if u want a mediocre production of a really wonderful story. I was so looking forward to seeing this.The story moved me. The performance didn't

Don't see it if u don't want a narrated history lesson w/ dates and times. & more music than theater. Overall performances were lackluster. But lovely story

See it if A corny musical about the effects of 9/11 in Canada, with no actual substance or purpose, will satisfy you

Don't see it if You want deep, thought provoking theater or prefer musicals with memorable music

See it if you like manipulative heartfelt stories that are cliche and banal

Don't see it if you have no patience for heartfelt manipulative musicals. Bandstand and War Paint so much better and they were not nominated. See them.

See it if you like a warm fuzzy story

Don't see it if you disliked overly sentimental theatre with no real dramatic conflict

See it if you want to see a solid musical with some good performances by most of the cast

Don't see it if you want something truly good and worth your time

See it if You're a fan of a bluegrass/pop-Rock score with a light take on heavy subject matter.

Don't see it if You want an in depth musical about 9/11.

Also I'm very mixed on how I feel about this show and I think this is in part to the fact that it has some memorable moments, but it doesn't stay with you. The show has full robust score which fuels the story, but none of the songs stand out as memorable. While the show has little depth, whether or not it bothers you is completely a taste issue. It is understandable why the writers may have chosen to go in the direction of mini-vignettes versus fully developed characters. This gave you general atmospheric higlights of a town being invaded instead of a focused script that would delve into the intricacies of each character. Overall, no one walked out of the theatre raving, but they didn't seem to hate it either.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a good uplifting story and relentless music, it never stops. Great characters with wonderful actors.

Don't see it if Constant music and needless movement annoy you. Would have been more profound if creators main goal wasn't to impress or be different.

See it if you need to be convinced that human decency and kindness still exist in the world. (Spoiler alert: they're in Canada)

Don't see it if a musical about 9/11 is too raw for you. Or if you like strong character development.

Also The show was trying too hard to squeeze in every anecdote and interesting tidbit about the true story it's based on. The ensemble cast switched characters at such a dizzying pace that I had a hard time connecting to any of them.

I saw the show in New York which meant that I shared the theater with people personally affected by the events of 9/11 - the air got heavy at times as the audience was thrown back to where they were that day.... Read more Read less

See it if You like musicals

Don't see it if You don't like musicals

See it if you want to feel good about humanity

Don't see it if you're looking for great performances

See it if You enjoy a good story. Why have we not heard this news before? It is a totally engaging story, that moved to Broadway before its time.

Don't see it if Seek innovative music or lyrics. This is an engaging story that fails to translate into an original or even imaginative musical.

See it if You like unremarkable but ultimately uplifting shows that provide a nice counterpoint to current political climate

Don't see it if You prefer more sophisticated, edgy, or innovative musicals

See it if Do not care for musicals and are looking for an "Up with People" type of show.

Don't see it if Value your time and money

See it if for a feel-good 9/11 story.

Don't see it if if a memorable score is important to your musical theatre experience.

Also It's certainly watchable with strong performances and great staging. However, the score is indifferent and the loud, frenetic pace kept me from connecting emotionally except for a few moments here and there.... Read more Read less

See it if ...you enjoy an uplifting story, but don't mind being yelled at via music and lyrics.

Don't see it if ...you want a show with more varied music, some quieter moments.

Also I know I'm in the minority here, but I found the music kind of shrill and increasingly irritating. I enjoyed the opening number, tho, and the staging was like a beautifully executed magic trick. Bravo to the actors.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy simple theatre without the spectacle, story-telling that is human and uncomplicated.

Don't see it if you like theatre that is focused on one/few main characters. You need a brilliant score that takes you through the plotline.

See it if You like short shows, great performances.

Don't see it if Like big splashy shows

See it if You're into uplifting shows with less substance (despite the subject matter).

Don't see it if You're looking for a deep existential theatrical experience.

See it if you're a sucker for theater that pulls on the heartstrings.

Don't see it if you want to see something truly unique and powerful.