What the Constitution Means to Me (Broadway)

See it if Even better than it was off Broadway. A bit more polished and Schreck really delivers authenticity.

Don't see it if A must see. Should be required, especially in this time right now.

See it if If you like the put down of men. Being dictated at. Good acting but plotline to dictatorial and as such, takes away from performance.

Don't see it if If you dont want to be lectured or realize that the Constitution is the constitution.

See it if u want to see an original (but decidedly not originalist) civics lesson by an engaging, plucky storyteller that's more TED Talk than theater

Don't see it if you're not interested in a partisan, feminist lecture; you expect a traditional theatrical experience.

Also After having seen Schreck's production Off-Broadway, a second look was more disappointing. In particular, the tacked-on ending (in which Schreck debates a teenage girl on whether the Constitution should be amended or completely abolished for a new Constitution), which felt gimmicky & unnecessary but genuine the first time around, is revealed to be completely scripted & thus quite cloying, artificial & pandering.... Read more Read less

See it if Schreck's 'love letter' to the US Constitution makes for fascinating, gripping theatre Personal is made political via Butler's apt direction

Don't see it if Schreck's performance at times a little too emotional when a steely reserve would have sufficed Iverson's legionaire provides needed respite

See it if whether you like the politics of politics, need a refresher on the Constitution or know nothing about the Constitution and your rights.

Don't see it if you do not mind missing a delightful civics lesson & an amazing young performer go toe to toe with the author on where our country is today!

See it if you would enjoy hearing about our democracy & its principles as described by delightful woman and precocious child. Mix of memoir & contest

Don't see it if you expect a story with recognizable beginning middle & end. Lots of small stories are told. But the big one is left for our imagination.

See it if you’ve ever wondered (especially in the last few years), “WTF is going on in this country?!”

Don't see it if (not applicable)

See it if you are interested in women's issues and an analysis of the constitution' if you would enjoy being entertained & informed simultaneously.

Don't see it if if you are conservative or are not interested in the female point of view of the constitution; if you do not enjoy political plays.

See it if you enjoy one-person show (with cameos by a few others) that relate a person’s life experience.

Don't see it if you go to a Broadway show primarily for the entertainment value; there isn’t much here. It doesn't feel like a big enough show for Broadway.

See it if You want to see yet another sob story wrapped in a cloak promising so much more. Or, if you haven't had your fill of soap opera-ish tales.

Don't see it if you really are expecting an interesting, illuminating evening. This quickly devolves into a high school-worthy venture that went off course

See it if You want to see a personal heartfelt one woman show about historical and current interpretations of the Constitution.

Don't see it if You aren’t interested in current issues with the constitution and it’s amendments, particularly women’s issues.

Also This is a witty, absorbing, original performance that is not to be missed.... Read more Read less

See it if What the Constitution has, or more importantly hasn't done, for people it wasn't originally written for: non-land owning white men.

Don't see it if Rights, the Constitution, or feminism don't interest you. One-ish person shows aren't your thing.

Also Ticket from in-person rush for $42. Front row to the side.

See it if well-written yet light to get the audience to think about issues yet hear the personal story of one woman.

Don't see it if need lots of interaction and characters. not the kind of show to just sit back and listen - one needs to engage with it.

See it if You want an exquisitely constructed piece investigating our country and women's place/treatment in its law.

Don't see it if You get bored without action played out onstage. TW: abortion and domestic abuse.

See it if you want clever, thoughtful, funny, engaging play (mostly a one-woman show) re: constitution, reproductive rights, & gender-based violence.

Don't see it if you want structured plot. This feels more like well-written stream-of-consciousness style reflections on life, family, and powerful women.

See it if you are interest in history, politics or current events. Interesting how the playwright weaves in and out of her 15 and 40+ year old selves

Don't see it if you are looking for an escape from politics or history

Also Everyone should see this show. Too important of a topic to miss, no matter what your political leanings are.... Read more Read less

See it if want want to hear a story about her life.

Don't see it if you want to see a musical

See it if Heidi Schreck's piece is relevant and accessible. It's thought-provoking without being pedantic. It felt like a master class in civics while

Don't see it if both venerating and casting a critical eye on our country and our democracy. Go for an evening of engaging thoughtful contemplation.

See it if Makes you think ... is there really the right answer. Brave and honest “performance”.

Don't see it if Makes you think,

See it if you are interested in government and the current political situation, like shows that discuss ideas, and enjoy intelligent shows.

Don't see it if you are a right-winger and don't want to be exposed to the other side of the political spectrum. But you are just the audience who should!

See it if you want to see a great thoughtful play about the Constitution performed in an unusual way. Very very clever and always surprising.

Don't see it if you are tired of hearing or seeing things about politics or if you don't want to see a play with even small amount of audience participation

See it if you live in the United States.

Don't see it if you are terrible.

Also powerful as ever. Had the pleasure of seeing this in both of its off-broadway venues and it still plays like dynamite, even in the Helen Hayes. Whether it was the Kavanagh hearings, or the shadow of multiple abortion bans, current events keep this piece relevant and frank. It is cathartic, devastating, and uplifting every time I see it.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in discussion of why we are where we are politically. An excellent acting/writing job from Heidi Schreck

Don't see it if you want an old fashioned well made play

See it if you are so into our Me Too moment that it overrides all other rights & if you believe forbidding male misbehavior on paper will stop it cold

Don't see it if you understand that at this moment our "antiquated" Constitution is the only thing standing between us and chaos!

Also I am sorry that Ms. Schreck's family background included so much male brutality, but it is incredible to me that she doesn't understand that it is the very age and durability of our Constitution which are the glue holding our very divided country together (if by a shoestring!) Even assuming that a new Constitution could be achieved (our current leaders can't even give us safe highways and bridges!), no one on either side would feel any real depth of allegiance to a new "constitution du jour". The rave reviews that this play has gotten mainly reveals the unanimity of political opinion among our critics. It is really a feminist screed - not a play.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a show with a controversial subject. Heidi Schreck tells you about the scope of the constitution and its shortcomings.

Don't see it if You want to see a show that is more like Bway. This is almost a standup performance with a minimal cast and staging. Remains small.