Saint Joan (Broadway)

See it if Like to see accomplished actors even if in inferior work. Has a few good moments but generally boring.

Don't see it if Dislike a inconsistent work that never seems to know whether intends to be intelligent or just absurd. At times just weird. Never moving.

See it if ... you are a Shaw fan. Slow first act. Second act much better. Epilogue best

Don't see it if ... you are bored by historical drama

See it if you want an interesting perspective on Joan of Arc. Was she a war hero, saint or a crazy kid hearing voices? You decide.

Don't see it if you can't sit through a show for almost three hours or you must have a musical.

See it if GBS is a favorite writer. Condola Rashād is strong lead but seems miscast in title role. Jokes seem forced and somewhat out of place.

Don't see it if Long, slow dramas are not your favorite way to pass a couple of hours.

See it if you love classic plays and masterful writing, and don't shrink at the thought of having to concentrate.. it's a great rendition of a classic

Don't see it if if you hate Shakespeare or G.B. Shaw or any kind of playwright who expected utter attention from audience. This is masterful but slow...

Also Much of the audience was there to support Rashad, so you're probably wondering how she fared. In the first act, she mumbled and rushed her lines, and I was utterly disappointed! Surrounded by pros with masterful classic delivery skills (especially the stupendous Jack Davenport), she was utterly out of place - her naturalism (if that's what she was trying to achieve with such imprecise diction) just didn't connect with the play's context and direction. /// BUT: in Act 2, she nailed it - I loved every minute of Act 2 and she truly honored Joan. She was a different actress altogether in Act 2, and that act was just so much fun esp the unexpected comic final scene.... Read more Read less

See it if If you are a Shaw fan, and want to see anything he's written. It put me to sleep! I don't recommend. The fault is the director's. Needs edit

Don't see it if Extremely long & laborious with mixed acting styles & stagnant & uneven direction. Even though I'm a fan Rashad is miscast. Pass on this.

See it if you love Shaw, which I do. The words are interesting! But the production not so much.

Don't see it if you want to see an exciting, bold version of Shaw's JOAN. In this production there is a lot of sitting around.

Also Not sure if Ms. Rashad is up to it or just poorly directed but, to me, her Joan misses. This Joan seems a bit slow witted which is hard to pull off when you look at her words.... Read more Read less

See it if Condola Rashad is fierce and the production is worth seeing for her, but it's too long and the script is repetitive.

Don't see it if you need your villains and heroes clearly delineated, and you don't enjoy long monologues and little action.

Also The last scene is the sharpest and most interesting.

See it if you need to catch up on your sleep, or if you really are a fan of Condola Rashad. The production does no justice to this Shavian piece.

Don't see it if you want a short engrossing evening in the theater, or if you suffer from stiffness when you have to sit for 3 hours in semi-boredom.

See it if You want to see superb actors in a great play that feels as relevant today as it was 100 years ago.

Don't see it if You’re not interested in political themes or want a light and fluffy evening.

See it if Want a simple night of theatre that won't change your thoughts on much. Decent acting by most of the cast.

Don't see it if Expect any wow factors. Don't enjoy overacted leads. Will probably wonder why this choice for set design.

See it if You want to see this interpretation of the classic Shaw play. Condola Rashad is masterful in this role - she will probably win the Tony!

Don't see it if You are looking for a 'Broadway show'. This is not for the casual theater-goer looking for a fun night out.

Also This is NOT a new play! This is George Bernard Shaw. If you don't know who that is, or you've never read/seen any of his plays, you probably won't appreciate this production - even if you get discount tickets :)... Read more Read less

See it if Shaw's great work should be as cheaply mounted as R&H's "Cinderella" at a High School. Call in The Maid of Orleans to clean up this mess.

Don't see it if Joan's visions include Children's Theater costumes and a set ordered at Blinds To Go. Detrimental empathy sets in early at this table read.

See it if You are a fan of any of the stars and/or you enjoy historical dramas.

Don't see it if You want light entertainment

See it if You’d be okay just appreciating the fantastic organ pipe set. Play had little drama, pace was glacial, scenes stretched, strange direction.

Don't see it if You love Shaw, ok w bizarre acting & directorial choices, can’t sit for 3 hrs, fall asleep easily. The artwork suggests a different play.

See it if You want to see a young woman in a breakout role. Rashad brings grace and humility to this classic piece.

Don't see it if You don't like long, talky theater. There's not much action, just conversation and contemplation. Or if historical pieces bore you.

See it if You want o s a well acted history lesson

Don't see it if You want something simple and short

See it if you want to experience an incredible night at the theater. The acting was superb and the story usually serious, was told with a bit of humor

Don't see it if you're not into religious based stories

See it if Condola Rashad is excellent, bringing out the character's fiery passion, bold determination, assertiveness, strength, vision, and humor.

Don't see it if You don't have the patience to listen to characters mouth Shaw's religious, political, and philosophical discussions in long speeches.

See it if you like a "slightly modernized" GB Shaw play about a classic character. It is more accessible in this interpretation. Great performances

Don't see it if you are a purist who insists on plays being presented as written. The epilogue was a bit over the edge

See it if you're a fan of any of the actors, and don't mind a long, ill-conceived play. I really disliked the show.

Don't see it if you want to avoid overly long, talky, boring work with a lead who is difficult to understand what she is saying.

See it if You enjoy a historical play with stunning visuals and superb acting.

Don't see it if You need a high energy, fast-moving show or have no interested in historical plays.

See it if Terrific production and outstanding ensemble in play about Joan of Arc but also hypocrisy of church, politicians and the dangerous mob

Don't see it if It’s long Shavian classic with long monologues but beautifully written and intelligent thought-provoking dialogue.

See it if you are interested in a life story of Saint Joan. The play is 3 hours long and is very slow at times.

Don't see it if you expect whole a lot of story development. The script focused a lot on philosophy and ideals at the time, which can be dry..

Also The acting was overall excellent given the material. Act 2 is definitely more interesting than Act 1.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy seeing the classics done with style and class

Don't see it if you didn't know that plays used to be long and talky--they were.

Also The people complaining about this show being slow don't seem to take into account the fact that the play is almost 100 years old and that plays were written differently then. And, yes, Shaw uses characters as his mouthpieces for different political and moral viewpoints. You're a little late to the party if you feel a need to point that out.

I bought a ticket to see a long, slow, talky Shaw play and I absolutely loved it. Rashad and Davenport are standouts, but watching Patrick Page is like seeing Burton or one of the other greats. His monologue as the Inquisitor is one of the finest pieces of acting I have ever seen.... Read more Read less