Meteor Shower

See it if You like nonsensical absurdist plays with little point. Most of my audience didn’t laugh. The humor didn’t work for me either.

Don't see it if You want to see Amy Schumer in person. Laura Benanti was interesting at least, but I still couldn’t wait for it to end.

See it if you enjoy Martin's sketch-like comedy & want to see 4 comedy pros make the most of his absurdist, inconsequential, albeit very droll, script

Don't see it if you expect comic gold from the likes of S. Martin, Schumer & Key. [They deliver bronze-medal comedy, whereas Benanti brings home the gold!]

See it if you're a fan of any of the performers because they all do what they do best and they are all very funny.

Don't see it if you want a play that has literally anything to say. This is purely a vehicle for the actors to shine. The flimsy plot doesn't hold up.

See it if to see Amy Shumer and the other actors in this play. They all do a good job and are entertaining. The lighting/sky is very beautiful.

Don't see it if You want to see a play that deals with important issues or makes any sense.

Also Lighting designer Natasha Katz is amazing. The night sky depicted on the set was the best thing about the play. It play was entertaining but it really made no sense. You'd think that with all that talent the play would have been better.... Read more Read less

See it if You love over-the-top, borderline nonsensical comedies that know how to land laughs.

Don't see it if You really dislike wacky comedies where half the audience is in hysterics and you’re thinking, “Why don’t I find this funny?!”

See it if You're in the mood for a laugh-out-loud fast-paced 80 minute comedy with a great cast led by Amy Schumer. Wacky situations they get into!

Don't see it if You prefer musicals or the classics. This ain't that!

See it if you enjoy funny one liners and a great ensemble; Benanti is a standout; audience laughed heartily; no current/political news is good news.

Don't see it if you don't like crude humor in a play with serious undertones or over the top characters; you need to go along with the absurdist ride.

See it if you like light hearted farce with terrific actors.Show has nothing much to say, but it says it in a delightful way.Very funny and clever.

Don't see it if you want a serious show or a comedy that makes a point using humor. Actors are TERRIFIC. Show is okay.

See it if you like a strange comedy with high-profile cast that delivers laughs. Cast had great comedic timing, it was entertaining, and a fast 90 min

Don't see it if you want to see a comedy that is very straightforward and literal. The plot is intentionally absurd and it might not be everyone's taste.

See it if you're a fan of the cast, and/or are in the mood for something different.

Don't see it if you're expecting a lot. It's entertaining in many moments, but the cohesive whole doesn't really pull together in a satisfying way.

See it if I don't want to overthink it because I didn't stop laughing and had a great time. Benanti, Shamos, Key, and Schumer are fantastic.

Don't see it if you want to see a play that makes sense. It's really, really funny though.

See it if you don't mind humor-meets-surrealism-meets-a play suffering from an identity crisis or crudeness; are fans of the actors & Steve Martin.

Don't see it if expecting some deeply-thoughtful and illuminating, riotously funny, or PG-esque love story; hoping for another Bright Star; easily offended.

Also It’s hard to tell if Meteor Shower’s failure to fully launch is rooted in over-ambitious storytelling, careless writing, or a rushed production. The actors do a solid job of holding the 90-minute play together but inconsistencies in tone and genre (is this absurdist, surrealist, dark-comedy, screwball, fantasy, risqué raunch? All of them?) can sometimes prove distracting. The good: I liked the show enough to laugh a bit, want to learn more about the characters, and enjoyed the set design. The bad: the play doesn’t so much as surprise delightfully as it does annoy. The finale is too rushed—if you’re not listening carefully, you may miss the entire one-sentence explanation of the rigmarole we’ve just witnessed. Sometimes, Meteor Shower drags; in other places, it’s too clipped. With retooled writing and pacing, and perhaps some rethinking of gawky deliveries, the play could reach stellar heights.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a excellent ensemble cast. Benanti & Shamos are FABULOUS. Great timing. Didn't know anything about it & I enjoyed the ride.

Don't see it if You are looking for a realistic traditional comedy. It's an absurdist comedy. Although it's got a lot of laughs, it's bumpy - intentionally.

Also It makes it through 30% of the script before it really breaks out as an absurdist piece, so it caught me a bit off guard. If you weren't ready to switch gears I could see how it could be jarring enough to lose some of the audience. But if you just enjoy the crazy, it is actually a charming, play.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy the kind of humor that was so hilarious 40 years ago or if you are a huge Steve Martin fan, or if you just want to see Laura.

Don't see it if You value your time. There was only one laugh for me in the entire show. I can get more than that binging Frasier.

See it if Like a funny version of an Albee play. A bit over the top but that's part of the fun.

Don't see it if Expect a real message.

See it if You are a fan of Steve Martin's work.It is a fun and entertaining experience. You will not be bored. The cast is great and fun to watch.

Don't see it if You aren't a fan of Steve Martin. The play is "wild and crazy" ,not your traditional type of comedy.

See it if You are a fan of one of the actors and want to support them.

Don't see it if You expect to see comedy genius because it is written by Steve Martin.

See it if you loved the Steve Martin film "The Jerk"; you love any of the four main performers; you care more about jokes than plot or sense.

Don't see it if You don't like "Funny Hat" humor (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-jerk-1979). A dated, muddled Albee send-up comedy doesn't appeal.

Also I went back and forth for a while as to whether this play was dynamite or garbage, but in the end, it's neither. Walking the razor line between greatness and failure, it lives on the threshold of genius, but never trespasses.

The confusing time jumps and alternatives are at first engaging and fun, as you try to figure out what is going on. When it is finally revealed, quite ham-handedly, it's rather a letdown. What might have been a savage investigation into social jockeying and the institution of marriage becomes a farce played for nonsensical gags, with the superlative cast overacting their hearts out (Key is particularly vivacious, but Shamos had my favorite monologue, about wine country).... Read more Read less

See it if Absurd and hysterical; aah, Steve Martin. Don't take it too seriously, and all that is important will be revealed. Schumer and Benanti.

Don't see it if Missing a funny bone or need things to be coherent and obvious. Distaste for Martin, SNL...

See it if You are up for a light comedic take on Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf & if you are a fan of Amy Schumer. Jeremy Shamos is excellent!

Don't see it if you want a straight story line with no subtle & not-so- subtle plot shifts.

See it if you want to see these actors.

Don't see it if you need linear plots.

See it if you want to be able to say you saw Amy Schumer on Broadway or you are a die-hard Steve Martin fan.

Don't see it if you want an intelligent play. All the jokes are cheap and forced. The story is very hard to follow and ridiculous.

See it if You want to laugh for 75 minutes without a break. The 4 leads are all hysterical, and all 4 look like they’re about to crack up at any time.

Don't see it if You need a longer show to get your money’s worth, don’t like suggestive language or action, or don’t like comedy. Simply a hilarious show!

See it if You want to see decent performances by Amy Schumer and Laura Benanti.

Don't see it if You are looking for a play that engages the mind - this play is hollow at its core.

See it if you like 80's-style sketch-show comedy (think Coneheads) or are fans of any of the actors, who give good performances of bad writing.

Don't see it if you like your comedy current.

Also The best joke involves the Sound of Music -- the next 70-ish minutes aren't worth that joke though.... Read more Read less