See it if If only to see the amazing Audra McDonald, as brilliant as always. The entire cast was masterful.
Don't see it if Seriously, you should see it.
See it if you like classic musicals. The performances in this show were incredible.
Don't see it if you don't like Gershwin music or classic musicals.
See it if You want to enjoy a classic opera reset as a musical. It's powerfully dramatic, with intense performances.
Don't see it if You can't handle a musical that is far from light fare.
See it if You like Norm Lewis. He’s a great singer and entertainer. Everyone knows the story so that’s not much to say other than there’s great music.
Don't see it if Are easily depressed. Don’t like the story.
See it if Finally able to hear Gershwin classics in context. Summertime et al. An American classic. Innovative in its day. Did not feel like 3.5 hours
Don't see it if you don't like opera. It is long with one intermission. Read more
See it if you like opera, Audra, and Gershwin...an absolute classic
Don't see it if you don't enjoy opera or you are looking for something modern
See it if you want to hear exquisite vocals
Don't see it if you need something new
See it if you have enough plutonium to generate the requisite 1.21 gigawatts to get your DeLorean back to 2011. (PS It'd be totally worth it.)
Don't see it if you're reading this after Sept 23, 2012. Buy a ticket to Hamilton and tell your neighbor how excited you are to see a show where P&B played.