It Shoulda Been You

See it if you enjoy being mindlessly entertained. Nothing new: the happy bride is hokey and, yet, satisfying. Strong performances with meh material.

Don't see it if you want theater to make you think and/or feel. This is muzak. Kinda like a big slice of wedding cake, instead of a real meal.

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See it if It's a cute musical with a twist. Very entertaining.

Don't see it if you are offended by LGBTQ themes.

See it if You like romantic comedies with a twist

Don't see it if You like shows with a lot of substance or meat.

See it if you like romantic-comedies and are in the mood for something light.

Don't see it if you're not into gay themes or want something thought provoking.

See it if You love a clever new musical. One of my favorite shows of the year! So charming . Amusing songs. Wonderful acting and singing. Great!

Don't see it if Don't enjoy stories about squabbling families. (Even lighthearted ones.)

See it if You love quick, funny, fluffy musical comedies.

Don't see it if You like shows that actually make you think.

See it if you enjoy an intelligent musical. The action is funny but the lyrics are well thought out and there is a very interesting twist to plot.

Don't see it if you do not like musicals. I saw the Broadway show and just saw the reading at the 92n St Y. Both were enjoyable. Well cast.

See it if You're in your 20s.

Don't see it if You find plays about self-absorbed people in their 20s to be boring beyond belief.

See it if you enjoy a throwback to the zany hijinx musicals of old. This is fun from start to finish.

Don't see it if you hate fun.

See it if you want a fun, engaging, and well-sung musical; an easy production to enjoy

Don't see it if you want a deep experience

See it if you can tolerate stereotypical Jew/Christian marriage theme, fair songs, not surprising twist, but saved by Carol Channing-like groom's mom

Don't see it if you dislike traditional musicals, current plethora LGBT-themed shows, mixed racial and overweight lead romances, 75 min with no intermission

See it if you like musicals

Don't see it if you hate bad writing.

See it if You can relate to the michigos of prepping a wedding; you want to see an all-star ensemble having a good time.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of LGBT storylines; you're expecting decent music (this would have been better off as a play without music altogether)

See it if enjoy a fun light hearted family dreamed. Original Broadway cast was superb.

Don't see it if you are looking for a deep story or an old school musical with large dance numbers.

See it if you enjoy musical comedies with some of the best performers Broadway has to offer. It was was really great until the last 20 mins.

Don't see it if small minded, insulting plot devices used and "surprise" twists leave you cold.

See it if you want to see a very talented cast

Don't see it if you hate plot twists you can see coming a mile away

See it if You love mixed marriage mayhem

Don't see it if no reason not to see this

See it if bravo - but once the cat is out of the bag, it ruins the surprise.

Don't see it if you don't like the gays

See it if you like masterful singing, acting, and a heartwarming story

Don't see it if you want a more original take on romance

See it if If you love any of the original cast, or are looking for a funny, modern, if slightly retold, happily ever after.

Don't see it if You're looking for better directing. This musical was so close to being amazing. It needs a lot of small fixes.

See it if you're looking for a fun, engaging musical and can embrace cliches and sometimes caricature-like characters.

Don't see it if anything noted above sounds terrible to you. If familiar word play and cliches drive you crazy, this show may send you on your way.

See it if You're on a date night or love "Frasier."

Don't see it if You prefer more serious entertainment.

See it if You want to see a simple-minded comedy and want to see the names in the show.

Don't see it if You expect much from a show. I was extremely disappointed and even frustrated by the show.

See it if very funny, tyne daly is great, music is great

Don't see it if can be a bit offensive, but with good intentions. must see

See it if You can find it anywhere for a fun couple of hours.

Don't see it if You aren't looking for a silly diversion.