See it if you’re a fan of the movie
Don't see it if you hated the movie
See it if It really captures the tone and energy of the books while bringing its own delightful humor
Don't see it if you weren't a fan of the books. it doesn't offer much that they didn't, so you're not likely to enjoy this any more
See it if I'd see anything with Philippa Soo and you should too she is an incredible talent
Don't see it if I felt like Soo outshone the show, which was a little too cliched/"quirky" and could have showcased more of her talent.
See it if you love a capella
Don't see it if the intersecting storylines are very cliched and the characters are cliched typecasts
See it if you love batman (though I'm not a particularly huge fan and I still really enjoyed this)
Don't see it if you have some kind of beef with batman comics
See it if you're a huge bronte fan, you love female-led pieces
Don't see it if personally I hate when people play animals in plays, so that was a huge turn-off. A few irrelevant pseudo-philosophical tangents
See it if you enjoy straight plays that tackle social issues in new ways
Don't see it if melodramatics are a turn off for you -- some of the play's moral quandaries feel a little overwrought
See it if you're crazy about relationship dramas
Don't see it if it gets really boring at times
See it if it's a charming, catchy, and thoroughly entertaining musical
Don't see it if you prefer grittier shows
See it if it's a funny, well acted show with profound and tragic moments
Don't see it if you hate one-person shows (though Christine Renee Miller does a GREAT job)
See it if you're interested in the topic, you're a fan of Lisa Lampanelli's comedy
Don't see it if you prefer narrative plays-this has characters, but feels more like stand up comedy, making jokes about its themes without developing a plot
See it if you enjoy original comedies with a powerful message
Don't see it if you're easily offended by bad language
See it if love the book, clever songs and really cute execution
Don't see it if don't have kids
See it if you love paradise lost
Don't see it if you prefer lighter theater
See it if some really funny moments
Don't see it if you're looking for something more thought provoking
See it if absolutely hilarious, kept the whole audience laughing throughout
Don't see it if you're not big on one-woman shows (even though she shares the stage with her stage manager, it's focused on her)
See it if you're into modernized productions of old plays
Don't see it if it can be a little slow at times
See it if the show pulls off its off-beat humor with great comedy
Don't see it if you prefer more straightforward stories
See it if you enjoy humorous shows with a great cast and delightful plot
Don't see it if you dislike stories centered on morally questionable characters
See it if the songs are cute and some of the jokes are pretty funny.
Don't see it if I thought the story was a bit boring - the songs were funny enough, but the story itself was a typical romance without much else to offer
See it if great story, humor, acting, & characters. My friends and I have taken to calling it "the best play-no qualifiers." I can't praise it enough.
Don't see it if you have a very conservative sense of humor
See it if you love straightforward dramas, education inequality is an issue you care about
Don't see it if you're not interested in the issue
See it if you're a huge fan of cirque du soleil
Don't see it if While the acrobatics were impressive, they were too few to make up for the overly cliched and incredibly boring story
See it if interested in investment banking, love simple stories with great characters and acting
Don't see it if you're aggressively not interested in investment banking (the play might still be accessible, though -- it was to me!)
See it if you love country music
Don't see it if the weird misogynistic undertones that quickly take over the play would bother you
See it if you like well written, character driven pieces with an interesting perspective on its subject matter (in this case marriage)
Don't see it if the second half was hard to watch because of a twist
See it if Cate Blanchett is incredible. The play itself is great.
Don't see it if You're not particularly fond of Chekhov
See it if you were in a production of our town, it's pretty funny
Don't see it if the playwright narrates the show and discusses the struggles with his process a lot, which feels self-indulgent and irrelevant to audience
See it if you enjoy parenting comedies
Don't see it if you don't like kids (there aren't any children in the show but I feel like a lot of the humor might not be for you)
See it if you enjoy well written plays that tackle social issues while also telling an entertaining story
Don't see it if you prefer lighter plays
See it if you love the play and want to see a new staging
Don't see it if it's repetitive, so it feels slow
See it if you'd enjoy seeing a conversation about gun control from a new angle
Don't see it if there are a lot of irrelevant tangents and the play's conclusions aren't particularly original or profound
See it if it's a really funny show that gives the audience lots to think about
Don't see it if you prefer shows with neatly wrapped up endings
See it if you really really love the show
Don't see it if the church doesn't lend itself well to housing a musical; the acoustics are bad and even a few pews back it was impossible to hear it all.
See it if it's a great play that is thematically interesting without losing entertainment value
Don't see it if you prefer lighter plays or dramas with comedic beats
See it if really well acted, an excellent production of an old play
Don't see it if familiarize yourself a little with the playwright (at least read the bit in the program), context of his work helps understand the play
See it if you love folk music
Don't see it if you prefer plays with a story - the show turns into a straightfoward folk festival without much plot
See it if you're a fan of the play itself and are interested in small productions of it
Don't see it if you aren't interested in the play, prefer more lighthearted stories
See it if it's an interesting premise and the writer does a great job of portraying mental illness and its impact on relationships
Don't see it if you enjoy more plot-driven stories, this is much more character based and the plot is a little sparse
See it if a very funny play with some really insightful moments
Don't see it if you prefer traditional linear stories; the story jumps between different characters that aren't always revisited consistently
See it if the premise is funny, and they do a great job keeping the same joke construction funny throughout
Don't see it if you prefer stories - the songs aren't linear, and don't really connect to each other
See it if you love a great spectacle, it has some really showy and impressive moments
Don't see it if the story itself is a bit dated
See it if great acting, the story is beautifully told and the score is amazing
Don't see it if you prefer fun musicals
See it if beautiful, CUTE love story, adorable songs, beautiful staging & set design, great acting, and again just the cutest ship
Don't see it if you're not a fan of musicals, you're not interested in straightforward love stories. the plot is pretty predictable (but still adorable IMO)
See it if you enjoy nicely sing-through musicals with a somewhat abstract tone
Don't see it if the musical is sung through, but the connection between songs isn't always apparent. the story is weakly presented and hard to follow
See it if you're interested in new forms of entertainment and some quirky laughs
Don't see it if you prefer shows with some kind of story or narrative
See it if you have kids, you loved the book, the staging is really very beautiful
Don't see it if the soundtrack is nice, but not particularly memorable. if music is something you prioritize, this show might not be for you
See it if you might enjoy its off-beat humor and a fun twist on forbidden love
Don't see it if you're a fan of more traditional narratives -- this play takes a turn for the weird in the second act
See it if you love tales of female empowerment, great stories, pie, and/or the original film
Don't see it if you're not a fan of Sara Bareilles