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See it if you love naturalistic drama and comedy.
Don't see it if you are not interested in observing the social norms of teenage girls.
See it if you enjoy heavy, complicated pieces of theater. Michelle Williams and Jeff Bridges push themselves to an emotional breaking point.
Don't see it if you are a sensitive theater goer who only likes to watch emotionally digestable works.
See it if you are a massive fan of the film and would like to see it live in any form.
Don't see it if you value vocal technique or purposeful storytelling. This production loses sight of the urgency that makes the story poignant today.
See it if you love contemporary scores and shows that aim to appeal to younger audiences and timely social issues. Ben Platt is masterful.
Don't see it if you are interested in classical, lighter musical offerings.
See it if you are a massive fan of Miller as well as the work of Ivo van Hove.
Don't see it if You prefer your shows void of much abstraction.
See it if you are a massive fan of Duncan Sheik and/or the source material.
Don't see it if you'd like an even, consistent, genuine night at the theater.
See it if you are eager to see this particular cast take on this particular piece. They bring little to it that hasn't been unearthed before.
Don't see it if you are not willing to spend nearly four hours observing this troubled, complicated, exhausting family.
See it if you enjoy folk music and whimsical storytelling.
Don't see it if you prefer pieces with heavy substance.
See it if You're down for a good laugh.
Don't see it if You are easily offended.
See it if you enjoy intimate, inventive storytelling and are enticed by puppetry.
Don't see it if the idea of a primarily unspoken, fantastical play turns you off.
See it if you're looking for a structure-breaking, topical yet heartfelt musical.
Don't see it if you would prefer to see a heavy-handed drama void of music or a musical filled with dance and spectacle.
See it if you are here for the music and care little about technique or depth.
Don't see it if you are looking for smart performances and a focused production. What used to be a clean, masterful jukebox musical is now weary and lazy.
See it if you're interested in pointed pieces of art that examine contemporary issues through captivating narratives.
Don't see it if you prefer art that is easy to swallow.
See it if you prefer ambition to content and don't need to be given much to feel compelled in the theater.
Don't see it if you're looking for a tangible story/experience.
See it if you are fascinated by both theater history and theater making.
Don't see it if you seek a purely entertaining and less thoughtful evening at the theater.
See it if you enjoy classical musical theater comedy in its purest form.
Don't see it if you only enjoy contemporary, dramatic theater
See it if you are looking for something quick, immersive, and sentimental.
Don't see it if you are searching for a more traditional, proscenium-based night at the theater.