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See it if Interesting story about a woman who deserves to be better known. Female supporting lead especially excellent

Don't see it if Over 2 hours long. Second half not a good as first, ending with dated melodrama.

See it if Clever lyrics but excessively long (2 hours) .Deals largely with negative aspects ( adultery, drugs etc) and not tradition or “Jewish” theme

Don't see it if Want insights or more than mere sometimes clever wordplay. Could/ should be much better. Some songs go on and on and on.

See it if Really want to see large impressive sets moved around. Opposite of those companies that accomplish so much with little.

Don't see it if Want to be involved with people or story. Want something fresh and current

See it if Exciting take on the play. Well acted by entire cast.

Don't see it if 3 hours long bothers you.

See it if So Entranced by the music, that took me a while to be involved in nuanced story. Well written, excellent acting-particularly brothers

Don't see it if Want simple singular story and clear bad guys ( although there are some here).

See it if Charming fun evening. Some portions hilarious. Be sure to leave time to see art exhibits in same building

Don't see it if You don’t go to Queens . Want more developed production.

See it if Charming Baba again showing his talent but not as developed as some of his other Guides

Don't see it if Do not like Rap or one man shows

See it if Fun and fascinating. Brilliant evocation of Bella while never wearing a dress. History lesson- some I did not know ( or maybe just forgot)

Don't see it if Do not like one person plays.

Also Wish way parts could be more developed or explained. Why did she hate Koch so? Takes credit for public knowledge of Pentagon Papers But wasn’t that Daniel Ellsberg and New York Times?... Read more Read less

See it if Witty thoughtful show about place, expectations and disappointments. Portions were overdone and the girl was too cool and savvy for her age

Don't see it if Uncomfortable about interracial gay couple.

See it if You know little about the artists and do not mind poor quality “audio visuals” and an annoying lecturer. I could not wait to Escape.

Don't see it if You expect excellent ( or at least, decent ) quality visuals in a production about artists. Dislike annoying repetitive commentary.

Also I almost always love lectures and interesting information. This however was an exception. Only saving factor was there was some information that I and many others in the audience did not already know — although Not nearly enough.... Read more Read less

See it if Brilliant acting but heartbreaking, a bit confusing and sad. Lots to think about.

Don't see it if Looking for upbeat happy play

See it if Great acting, thought provoking show, but sometimes I could not follow the differences among the arguments proposed

Don't see it if Do not like Intense intellectual exercise.

See it if Charming, sometimes funny show but nothing new. A pretty girl that talks and talks about self without realizing most have suffered worse

Don't see it if Looking for meaning, drama or great theater- not even that funny.

See it if Like quirky ,absurd, almost slapstick production with a few ( too few) good moments. Even the swearing is repetitive.

Don't see it if Like Chekhov or expect insights

See it if Loved the original But will not mind dark disturbing changes , particularly in second act.

Don't see it if Loved original and do not like disturbing changes.

See it if Like well acted presentation of a unique woman and insight into the sad, painful and also humorous reality of Negro Baseball Leagues

Don't see it if Want a usual big Broadway show. Shows the injustice and pain more effectively than many of the angry shows.

See it if Like Innovative technology and effective original staging. Fascinating to watch how done.

Don't see it if Expect a typical puppet show or traditional theater.

See it if Explicit, raunchy funny situations, punctuated by a few some special moments of insights. Not clear what play wants to do or be

Don't see it if Object to excessive obscenity and over the top sexual situations.

See it if Charming piece of post WW2 political maneuvering— funny how relevant now. Good acting

Don't see it if Somewhat slow until Mary comes on scene. Certain portrayals are excessively subservient and objectionable

See it if Outstanding unusual theater, brilliantly acted. Never lagged- Just wish it did not turn into love story at end

Don't see it if Do not like one person show. Looking for something relaxing

See it if Thoroughly enjoyable show. Well written, good acting and not preaching. But will never look at ducks same way again

Don't see it if Looking for big Broadway production.

See it if want evening of excellent music and don’t care about script, acting or story. Interesting visuals- but for many, not clear what or why.

Don't see it if You are a Toscanini fan and want to learn about him.Instead, poorly portrayed “one liners,”absent of any of Maestro’s charisma or passion.

See it if Like intelligent humor.First hour very good-sometimes brilliant—but last 15 minutes falters badly.Suggest contest for better State 1 liners

Don't see it if Hold strong political beliefs and cannot take any criticism of them , however accurate

See it if Intelligent nuanced story with excellent singing. Two of numbers were special enough to go just for them. Believable characters

Don't see it if Expect big production numbers. Issue with hearing some of characters

See it if Somewhat humorous cliche retelling of old story. Unusual only in its taking place in Ghana.

Don't see it if Looking for theater to say or do something innovative. Disappointed that overly cliched and no “ special” moment

See it if Engrossing production.well acted. Rose Byrne especially good.

Don't see it if Do not like minimalist productions.

See it if Like disjointed frenetic paced nostalgic visit through 1945-1969. Possibly better if you are involved with Canadian hockey and issues

Don't see it if Prefer insight or get confused by rapid changes of accents. Prefer longer sections of key songs of time and not in costumes that seem parody

See it if Funny well acted 2 character play. Educational and enjoyable.

Don't see it if Only want big Broadway productions- otherwise, cannot think of a reason.

See it if Don’t mind lots of potential, performed with great earnestness but never quite makes it. First act particularly weak.

Don't see it if Don’t like basically one person shows. Very relevant material but done much better elsewhere

See it if Well acted play and intellectual commentary- although in some places I wished there was either less Mishnah commentary or more explanation

Don't see it if Madoff and his motivations disgust you. Or want more straightforward exposition

See it if Well done story about women I had not known about.

Don't see it if Never really get to identify with one of leads— not sure if s rift or her personality. Nor is the reason for the infamous raised arm clear.

See it if Quirky well acted play.Fun. All actors very good

Don't see it if Want something some standard

See it if Intelligent overly long well acted play that, despite pretense, is not “new”. Self indulgent

Don't see it if You do not want another play about the HIV crisis and relationship angst.

Also Special Warning: the 2 intermissions are only 10 minutes each But the toilet lines are monumental.... Read more Read less

See it if Very funny ( oddly, maybe too many jokes) story about recognizable people/problems. Considerable nudity- some unnecessary for story.

Don't see it if Nudity ( mostly full male) on stage bothers you.

Also Liked show but it would have benefited from a few less jokes, more character development and less nudity.... Read more Read less

See it if Like sweet memoir with theme of hope and forgiveness.

Don't see it if Meandering memoir. Sometimes not clear what is point, other than the value of forgiveness.

See it if Like Shaw. Good acting, although I have seen several of them do much better.

Don't see it if Expect more development and nuance. Cleopatra particularly weak- does not show Development from girl to Queen ( except for costume).

Also What is with that strange set?! Boat wreck or left over from Peter Pan perhaps?... Read more Read less

See it if Funny charming intelligent rapper/comedian. Some parts much better than others- but that is nature of freestyle. Best when just talking

Don't see it if Don’t like rap at all. Prefer more scripted presentation

See it if Really like the songs and don’t mind excessively loud singing, stupid story, surprisingly weak dancing and repetitive special effects

Don't see it if Would like to understand the words, continuous loud noise bothers you. Some of the leads deserve better.

See it if Intelligent well acted show about important topic

Don't see it if Want happy Broadway production

See it if Funny raunchy entertaining- sometimes repetitious and unnecessarily long. Two loong intermissions, likely for selling more drinks

Don't see it if Over the top and lots of barely covered bodies bother you. Annoying excessively long intermissions— one should be enough.

See it if Want an extremely enjoyable evening out. Funny and totally charming. All actors excellent

Don't see it if Want serious thought provoking examination or exposition of issues.

See it if Like High energy production of story. Clever staging.

Don't see it if Interested in moral issues and theology of story . Instead cardboard cutouts. Frenetic pacing throughout- exhausting to even just watch.

See it if Well acted, sometimes funny but weird, odd, confusing. How ? Why? What? At first edged and intriguing but then “ enough already”

Don't see it if Want a clear, plot, story or purpose

See it if Potentially fascinating subject with often engaging actors

Don't see it if Go elsewhere if want nuanced discussion of issues or couple that solves their problems.

See it if Want to say that you saw everything by this author. Amusing but often overworked and confusing as what was intended. Second half better than

Don't see it if Expect good comedy or alternatively thought provoking theater.

See it if Like LaBute’s work- as this is consistent with other pieces. LaBute touches important issues and feelings, but then shys away.

Don't see it if Don’t like monologues-two of pieces are monologues by not terribly sympathetic people.Object to women being portrayed as silly or dumb

See it if Touching thought provoking theater at its best

Don't see it if Can not think of a reason— except ladies room line situation is a Disaster.Come o—surely there is a way for less bars and more stalls

See it if Like cliched situation comedy of young couple with obnoxious parents and absurd characters, and do not mind uncomfortable basement theater

Don't see it if Do not like overacted cliches one actress used voice is continuously shrill and grating. Not clever enough for farce.

See it if Totally enjoyable experience. Fun, silly and tasty— with some explosions of comic brilliance.

Don't see it if You want your Shakespeare “ straight”.