Grand Horizons

See it if it is enough for you to see skilled, appealing actors in "summer stock" material. Probably funnier if you have a martini or two first.

Don't see it if you're expecting a well-constructed play .

See it if You like well acted, witty plays with unexpected twists.

Don't see it if Sex among older adults is offensive or uninteresting to you. The family relationships are compelling and well portrayed. Great ensemble cast

See it if You want to see a funny and well acted play about an elderly couple and their relationship with their family, presented in a modern way.

Don't see it if You don’t like plays with little action but a lot of dialogue, or like plays with deep and intricate plots.

See it if you enjoy sitcom style family dramedy dealing with elderly parents’ divorce or a fan of the members of the cast.

Don't see it if you don’t like family drama dealing with divorce, fall outs, or infidelity.

See it if You enjoy a hilariously dysfunctional family dynamics show that has you bold laughing out loud & slapping knees

Don't see it if Do not like F-word, are homophobic or use of slang body parts

Also This show is a must see for the best time you can have

See it if You want a smart show about relationships

Don't see it if You only like musicals

See it if You want a 'true to life' representation of a family at a certain identifiable stage of life. Great acting by all!

Don't see it if You want a musical or a very dramatic play.

Also This is exquisite in its efficiency - no words where none are required. While the situation is a bit formulaic, the writing and acting are superb. Great cast!!... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a comedy relevant to families with aging parents, and who doesn't fit that category (or have a friend there)?

Don't see it if you go to theatre only once a year. The staging is quite memorable. While the play is not deep or great, this is worth seeing.

See it if you want to see marvelous actors in a funny, relevant, sad play. The dialogue is realistic, and the play makes you think about family.

Don't see it if you have no sense of humor or if you think Jesse Green is always right. I totally disagree with his assessment of this thoughtful play.

Also If your parents are alive, bring them to this show. They, like the audience I was with, will howl with laughter at some points and become thoughtful at others.... Read more Read less

See it if Neil Simonesque, Bess Wohl delivers a fresh brand new family dramedy that is very absorbing, funny, poignant and surprising.

Don't see it if You don't like the old fashioned drawing room family drama comedy.

See it if you want to revel for a few hours in a funny, poignant, and very relatable slice of real life.

Don't see it if thinking about the effects of old age makes you squirm.

See it if You like a play that gets stronger as it moves forward. Act II is much better than Act I. If you love Jane Alexander - she's fantastic.

Don't see it if You don't like old-school, Neil Simon-esque comedies or are looking for a profound evening out in the theater. This is cute and fun.

See it if You want a funny take on an old marriage. Very humorous with a few dear moments. Cast is good as well, and the show flies by.

Don't see it if the topic of marriage separation is upsetting.

See it if U enjoy seeing great actors in a quirky, at times raunchy, funny, thought provoking family drama.

Don't see it if U don’t like family dramas, are offended by raunchy language or prefer musicals.

See it if Great casting in an okay show that was generally entertaining.

Don't see it if You want to see a show that you will remember seeing years later.

See it if you like new plays, you want to see great actors like Jane Alexander and James Cromwell, you are interested in the plight of older couples

Don't see it if you don't like plays with a message, you don't like contemporary plays

Also Bess Wohl's play about an older couple getting a divorce and the impact on their children is quite moving. It is funny and yet thoughtful about the issues that older couples have.

Jane Alexander and James Cromwell are in peak form, even in their older years. The support players are all equally choice in their roles.

There is humor as well as more serious moments in the play and we ultimately start to ask the question what keeps a marriage together?

A wonderful new play that you should see.... Read more Read less

See it if An entertaining, not too challenging play performed by an all star ensemble. A great cast elevates pretty good material.

Don't see it if You want a profound show. Its mix of comedy and drama feels Friends/Will & Grace-like. Funny, but nothing new to say about the topic.

Also I went to Grand Horizons looking for a solid, enjoyable comedy, and that’s exactly what I got. Alexander and Cromswell are magnificent, making their characters and marriage seem realistic and multilayered. Urie is hilarious as thin-skinned Brian, often eliciting laughs with only his facial expressions. Lopez is delightful in a small part. McKenzie seems the least comfortable onstage. Though the weakest here, he’s still a capable actor. I found the comedy aspect succeeds better than the drama. The playwright’s musings about marriage, whether “slogging through” is the same as being in love, are interesting enough to sustain a show. Somewhere though, perhaps when the element of infidelity is added, the message gets confused. Nancy and Bill seemed to me just like two people destined to be mildly unhappy in life, whether together or apart. I didn’t care one way or another if they divorced. Thanks to the humor and fine performances, I still had a great time, even if I was never very moved.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re looking for a humorous, family-themed play about a couple deciding to divorce after a long marriage with famous and talented actors.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy comedies, or plays that are too sitcom-y. The writing here isn’t deep. You need everything to be tied up in the end.

Also James Cromwell and Jane Alexander give wonderful performances. They’re entirely believable as an unhappily married couple struggling to explain their divorce to their emotionally stunted children. I laughed from beginning to end. In particular, Michael Urie, as the gay son, Brian, has impeccable comedic timing. Even if this is largely a comedy, there are still interesting points about how important communication is in a marriage, and how a marriage changes over time. I also appreciated the ambiguous and thoughtful way the play ended. I found Grand Horizons to be both emotionally resonant and hilarious.... Read more Read less

See it if you've ever visited a retirement community and thought, "well, f*ck" -- also, the shock end of the first act is worth it in and of itself

Don't see it if you dislike dark comedies, slice-of-life plays, and a stage full of characters who are all a little bit selfish (but real, in that way)

See it if To see Jane Alexander act after such a llong hiatus .

Don't see it if if you want good sit com well acted and with a real and well written approach to a problem

See it if you like to see terrific actors like Jane Alexander and James Cromwell with younger actors, especially Michael Urie. He is a treasure.

Don't see it if you don't like simple family comedies with seniors as the subject.

See it if you want to see Jane Alexander who rarely performs.

Don't see it if a repetitive sit com would annoy you.

Also How can we believe this family's issues when every conceivable problem is tossed in? Seems to be geared for an audience who just wants to laugh without substance. Ashley Park and James Cromwell were the best for me. I don't like throwing in profanity just for the comic effect.... Read more Read less

See it if The late Neil Simon is alive and well, circa 2020, at the Helen Hayes Theatre. All-star cast delivers the laughs plus occasional truths.

Don't see it if you expect deep commentaries on marriage in old age, you will be disappointed, But enjoy an old fashioned Broadway sit-com with great cast.

Also The renovated 2nd Stage Helen Hayes Theatre may qualify as having the most uncomfortable seats on Broadway.... Read more Read less

See it if Want a.refeshing approach to relationships in the later half of.life that resonates. Powerhouse cast delivers laughs and tenderness. Good.

Don't see it if Dont enjoy shows centered around elderly relationship with siblings and one an other. Shy about sexual conversations.

See it if A sit com type play. Alexander and Cromswell are excellent with the slim roles they have.

Don't see it if Want depth, sharp writing, or character development. The show is so cliched and Michael Urie is really an offensive cliche

Also I expect better from Wolh who has done such excellent work