Becky Mode's comedy takes a sharp skewer to the backside of the restaurant biz, with five-time Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson (of 'Modern Family' fame) playing all 40 characters. More…
You think you’re having a bad day at work? Meet Sam. He covers the red-hot reservation line at one of New York’s most exclusive restaurants, juggling desperate diners, scheming socialites, name-dropping wannabes, celebrity divas, panicked waiters and a fame-hungry chef.
See it if you want a "beach read" play: light, breezy, short (altho the 80 mins can feel long). JTF is good (but not great) at creating 40 characters
Don't see it if you want a big show. This should be off-Brdway. There's little plot, but some laughs. Here, if your cellphone rings, no one will notice!
See it if You like great acting and witty humor that particularly skewers hipsters and pretentiousness.
Don't see it if You're more concerned with WHERE you eat than WHAT you eat.
See it if you are a rabid fan of Jesse Tyler Ferguson; you got a cheap ticket; you've seen all of the other new shows this season.
Don't see it if you have to pay full price. (This 80-min confection could've played fine on TV or in an evening of 1-acts. Doesn't need a Broadway staging.)
See it if you're a fan of Jesse Tyler Ferguson or seeing an actor transform effectively into dozens of characters.
Don't see it if you don't like to feel exhausted by an evening at the theater.
See it if want to see a BRILLIANT performance, laugh for 90 minutes, and have a great time.
Don't see it if you prefer lugubrious dramas and are allergic to talent or humor.
See it if you are a huge fan of Jesse Tyler Ferguson, still enjoy plays where the dialogue, action, and scenes are repetitive
Don't see it if you are expecting good writing and to laugh hysterically, you don't like one-man shows, you don't want to waste your time and money
See it if you enjoy one man shows and particularly like Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Don't see it if you want a show you can follow and do not particularly enjoy one man shows or if you want a truly hiarious comedy.
See it if you're a JTF fan. He plays 40+ roles excellently!
Don't see it if you don't appreciate one man shows.
See it if want a funny time
Don't see it if you want a multi-actor production
See it if one-man shows are cool with you. JT Ferguson was amazing: funny, precise, consistent, fully-committed (I swear, no pun). It was masterful.
Don't see it if one-man shows & NO INTERMISSION aren't cool w/you. The experience was a master class in theater. Wasn't much of a JT Ferguson fan until now.
See it if You like quick humor and strong comedy acting.
Don't see it if You want a big spectacle show.
See it if you like Jesse Tyler Ferguson and like when actors play multiple characters. Jesse does so successfully and in an entertaining way.
Don't see it if you like shows with a strong plot
See it if You want to see an actor totally own the stage & his parts. You want to LOL. Can relate to past job experience. Want to see a great show.
Don't see it if Watching one person play dozens of parts confuses you.
See it if you enjoy a fast paced one man show and are a Jesse Tyler Ferguson fan, he is the show.
Don't see it if are not a fan of comedy or one man shows.
See it if Ambitious update of a one-man play; Jesse Tyler Ferguson is a winning personality; I've eaten at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal so I get it
Don't see it if Often portrays over-the-top pretension typical of high-end dining (may turn off many people); do you know who Heston Blumental is?
See it if You're a tourist only concerned with seeing "that funny gay guy from Modern Family" and think very basic, dated jokes are HILARIOUS.
Don't see it if You value your time.
See it if you are a fan of Jess Tyler Ferguson and want to see him perform live multiple characters in a span of 90 minutes. He did an amazing job!
Don't see it if you do not want to see a one man show. The show will probably have less of an impact if your not familiar with the actor.
See it if you're a fan of Jesse Tyler Ferguson and want to be entertained for an hour and a half.
Don't see it if you're looking for a more elaborate, thought-provoking production.
See it if despite a stellar one man performance, the play is amusing, but not great. OK situations move along, but never really got me.
Don't see it if don't like one-man shows.
See it if you love JTF and want to see him play a plethora of silly characters. If you love slapstick, jokes about stereotypes, and stunty shenanigans
Don't see it if you're expecting anything fully-formed or insightful.
See it if you enjoy light fluffy fare on the menu. The show is frothy, foamy. and funny. JTF's performance is good but not four star.
Don't see it if you're hungry for a more substantial and filling evening. The play is much better suited for intimate OB like the original production.
See it if Not really a fan of JTF but he was "fully committed" to this show. In many places it could be manic. He did a great job with all the
Don't see it if different personalities, esp "Chef". I loved at the end when he stood up for himself and told everyone off.
See it if you're a fan of JTF, charming actor - showy role, light comedy, nothing too deep, a fun night at theater
Don't see it if you don't like one-person plays, or you're looking for substantive fare and deep meaning or things relevant to today's issues.
See it if like Jesse Tyler Ferguson at all, want a nice easy 90 minutes of laughs. It's a one-man show, so it's pretty much all or nothing here
Don't see it if don't like the star
See it if you're up for a light, fizzy bit of showmanship. JTF is fabulous at playing an ocean of characters, veering from touching to infuriating.
Don't see it if you want to see a piece that lasts or has any depth. it's a small work that would work better in a small theater.