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See it if You enjoy immersive/interactive theater. Good concept and there are some fun parts like the seance scene.

Don't see it if The execution was not always the best. Uneven performances and some scenes were not as interesting as others.

Also The venue was not the best. The best scenes took place in the non traditional and more intimate settings, such as the rooms above the theater.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy dysfunctional family dramas w/ a dose of comedy. Channing is EXCEPTIONAL. Acting/dialog are very natural. Show goes by in a flash

Don't see it if One of the best plays we have seen this season. Even if you are tired of family drama it's worth seeing for the performances alone.

See it if You want to see excellent performances from the entire cast. Great writing & direction as well.

Don't see it if This didn't live up to the hype for me. It's VERY well done with solid performances but the show isn't groundbreaking. Maybe just over-hyped

Also The 3+ hour run time actually runs through at a decent pace but there were several times where the scenes went on too long.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy one person shows or cabaret type settings. Jones is a masterful storyteller and knows how to really connect w/ the audience.

Don't see it if You dislike solo shows, even though her band and vibrations are very much a part of the show, this really is Jone's show.

See it if Another OUTSTANDING performance from Close. Interesting story w/ a little bit of everything, lots of humor in Act1 before the drama hits.

Don't see it if You aren't interested in another story about Joan of Arc, however this production is all about the mother and Close owns the stage.

See it if You enjoy stories with strong female characters. Falco is excellent & is given great material to flex her acting chops.

Don't see it if You dislike shows set with a political backdrop. However there is a lot more to this story.

See it if You want to see some great performances by an amazing cast. Great female characters.

Don't see it if You aren't in the mood for a 2hr45min show. It's too long and ends up meandering in the last 30-40min.

See it if You are interested in Bernhardt or enjoy behind the curtain stories about theatre. McTeer is excellent and quite magnetic.

Don't see it if If you don't enjoy historical shows or stories about the theatre and strong women.

See it if You enjoy British comedy. There are some funny moments and show is generally entertaining. Alexandra Billings steals (and saves) the show.

Don't see it if You dislike shows with quirky characters. Several parts drag, would have been better as a 90min 1 act.

See it if You enjoy family dramas dealing with addiction. It's well acted. Act 1 is strong and moves by at a great pace.

Don't see it if Act 2 is a little long winded, the show could probably benefit from being 20min shorter.

See it if You want to see an original story with original music. Cast has incredible energy thats infectious. You leave the theater feeling good.

Don't see it if You are seeking 'high art' theater. The story reminds me of a Judd Apatow or Adam Sandler movie - fun, light entertainment with laughs.

See it if A modern refreshing musical take on Shakespeare. Clever adaptation with great music. Accessible for everyone and 90 min!

Don't see it if You are a purist and don't like different takes on a classic.

See it if You're a fan of Van Hove's work - Very inventive direction and staging. Dark and Heavy story w/ excellent performances.

Don't see it if See the movie first. Story can behard to follow due to Simultaneously reading supertitles, watching the screens + actors on stage.

See it if You enjoy VERY intense shows that will put you in the middle of the action. Heavy & dark material with great performances.

Don't see it if You aren't willing to participate or are squeamish & easily offended. Very immersive w/ lots of interaction w/ cast.

Also It's probably the craziest play I have ever been to. Which for me is a good thing. It's extremely shocking and intense. Have never experienced anything quite like it.... Read more Read less

See it if Appreciate strong vocalists and want to hear some great recognizable music. The production is very polished and talent is excellent.

Don't see it if You need a story to go with your musicals. This is purely a revue, no book, dialog or story.

See it if You enjoy seeing new musical works in their raw early stages.

Don't see it if You want to care about the characters or story. It’s all over the place. Many songs amount to nothing & dont further the already thin plot

Also There is a decent story buried somewhere in this show, but it needs a lot more workshopping to focus and find the heart of it’s story. Right now it’s muddled with too many characters and side plots that aren’t important. It’s inevitable that it will improve over the course of previews but not sure if that is enough time to do what needs to be done. It would have benefitted from a run at NYMF.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the Gogo's music & want to have a fun time. The show has a timely message and has a lot of heart. Rachel York is amazing, as always

Don't see it if You prefer something more serious and subdued.

See it if You like political thrillers & stories about government coverups. Fast paced & fun w/ a GREAT cast. Brings up interesting points re: 9/11

Don't see it if You don't want to see a show set around the events and aftermath of 9/11.

See it if Fun adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III. Fast paced story with great characters and performances.

Don't see it if You dislike plays set in high school with teenage characters.

See it if You enjoy classic shows that explore themes that are still very relevant today. Polished production w/ great actors and nice set.

Don't see it if You dislike shows that explore political or themes regarding class/wealth.

See it if You enjoy shows about relationships with LGBT characters. It's well acted and entertaining. Timely subjects are discussed/debated.

Don't see it if You are not interested in discussions surrounding gay and trans issues, race, relationships etc.

See it if Takes you on a day of adventure with these characters! An exceptional follow up to the original w/ outstanding staging & performances.

Don't see it if You should probably have either seen the movies or read the books in order to fully enjoy the experience.

Also Casting was perfect. Rowling does a perfect job at continuing the story and maintaining continuity from the past.
There is something so special in seeing where these characters are 19 years later. An incredibly magical theatrical experience!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy shows w/ lots of dancing. The choreography & Kander's score are great. I really enjoyed the story & especially liked how it ended.

Don't see it if You dislike shows with a lot of dance or don't enjoy 'boy meets girl' stories.

Also I really enjoyed how the play spanned many decades and got more interesting as time went forward. Dvorovenko did a great job at portraying her character through the various stages in her life.... Read more Read less

See it if You like romantic musical comedies. Wonderful music. Cast has great chemistry. It's a sweet story that's very easy to sit back and enjoy.

Don't see it if You dislike romantic comedies or are looking for something serious.

See it if You enjoy stories with gay characters and fun 'dinner party' drama. The cast is excellent with great direction by Mantello.

Don't see it if You dislike stories centered on LGBT characters.

Also The show reminded me a bit of a juicy episode of 'Real Housewives'. The drama that occurs is light and fun for the most part. Back in the 60's this might have been shocking but the perspective today is definitely different. Overall it's a very fun night out.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a quick 60min 2 person play.

Don't see it if You aren't interested in stories regarding sexuality or gender identity.

Also The show's format begins w/ 2 people alternating monologues. Halfway through the format changes and the 2 characters begin interacting with each other under the guise that the first part of the play was just an "exercise". Even with both characters interacting it still felt like they were performing solo, dialog did not flow naturally and the scene felt forced.... Read more Read less

See it if A nice show with pleasing music and a good cast.

Don't see it if You dislike shows w/ little to no book. Mostly a collection of solo #s. 2 separate stories, wish they had intertwined a bit more.

See it if You like fresh takes on classics. The staging fully immerses you into the story. Loved the orchestrations & cast is superb.

Don't see it if You are a purist and don't want to see a re imaging of the show. I thought it was the perfect way to tell this story in 2018.

See it if Very realistic portrayal of Alzheimer's. Great performances especially from May and Allen. It's a sad show but there is also some humor

Don't see it if Would have liked to have seen a wider range of feelings from family, most were of frustration, which is understandable but monotonous

Also Scene transitions for set changes were clunky and too long. I would think it would have made more sense to put the three sets on a turntable, but perhaps that wasn't in the budget.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy fast paced, funny entertaining shows with substance. Great writing and very natural performances from all.

Don't see it if You are looking for a big or epic story. This is a smaller show but the themes explored are timely, important & thought provoking.

See it if You are interested in stories about coping w/ aging parents or dementia.Quick 75min play. The woman playing the older mother was great!

Don't see it if The play has potential but the acting was very uneven. Someone is miscast and it unfortunately took away from the show.

See it if You are interested in politics, american history or the constitution. Show brings up some interesting points and makes you think.

Don't see it if You are looking for a traditional play. This verges more on an interactive lecture.

See it if I really enjoyed the first show, very entertaining and story moved along at a good pace. Actors are all good.

Don't see it if I didn't care for the 2nd and 3rd shows. 2nd show goes on and on and the 3rd comes off like an overly long SNL sketch.

See it if You are a fan of Bob Dylan's music. Cast vocals are excellent and the story held my interest for the most part.

Don't see it if If you dislike slower paced shows. More like a play w/ music, Songs are beautifully sung but they don't further the plot.

Also I didn't feel emotionally connected to the outcome. The show is fine but nothing special, definitely didn't live up to all of the hype and excitement.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of the movie. The performances are excellent (esp Barks, Karl & Orfeh). Music is pleasing & the story is a classic. Very fun

Don't see it if You don't like the movie or are looking for a highfalutin show. They could have spent more money on the sets which were not great.

See it if You are a fan of the Real Housewives. It's a fun show for fans of the franchise and watchers of Reality TV.

Don't see it if If you don't watch or are familiar with The Real Housewives you will most likely be lost.

See it if Dear Evan Hansen meets Little Shop of Horrors. A fun inventive story w/ a nice message & likable characters. Cast is great & music is catchy

Don't see it if You dislike stories set in High School.

Also POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT.

The only thing I felt was missing was the backstory or motives behind the squips. Where did they come from? Why did they target these kids in this school? What was their ultimate agenda?

A short scene that would shed light on to some of this would really complete the picture.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in Old Hollywood. Taylor is wonderful & shares lots of intimate funny stories of her life & the entertainment industry.

Don't see it if You dislike one person shows or don't have any interest in backstage Hollywood stories.

Also Lots of interesting stories with Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Barbra Streisand and more. I really enjoyed it.... Read more Read less

See it if I really tried hard to come up with a reason and I can't. Watch the movie at home instead.

Don't see it if Everything about this production is bland. The leads have no passion or fire. Very low energy. No creativity & completely boring.

See it if You think 15 minutes of interesting material tacked to the end of a slow & meandering 100 minute play is worth your time.

Don't see it if Listening to 4 men have rudimentary convos while eating, cleaning, trying on PJ's, decorating an xmas tree... sounds like a good time.

Also The actors are fine and are doing the best they can with the given material but the majority of the play the audience is subjected to the most tedious conversations that amount to nothing. I couldn't wait for it to end.... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in stories that span a lifetime. The acting is excellent & I liked the direction & the format of how the story is told.

Don't see it if You are expecting to see lots of stage time from specific actors. Everyone is fantastic but they only have about 2 scenes each.

Also This is one of the rare times I had wished the show was longer. I would have liked to have seen additional scenes with Maslany and a few other actresses.... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in themes regarding race. Very timely to today. Excellent performances from the cast.

Don't see it if You are offended by profanity or dislike intimate shows with simple staging.

See it if You enjoy intimate well done revivals with an exceptional cast. The voices are incredible and the production is simple but very polished.

Don't see it if You don't like the music to Carmen or operetta scores.

See it if You enjoy watching masterful performances. Mulligan is outstanding.

Don't see it if You dislike solo shows or plays with intense moments or dark themes.

See it if You are a fan of Menzel. She is good & definitely elevates the material. The characters are fun and the actors all do a nice job.

Don't see it if Ran like a pilot of a new sitcom: an entertaining fun setup w/ many laughs, but barely delves into the story before it's over.

Also Show is definitely too long and concentrates too much on scenes that don't amount to anything. Would have liked the show to move faster so we could have seen more interesting moments in these character's lives.... Read more Read less

See it if You like intense or disturbing shows. The first and last thirds of the play were good.

Don't see it if The drawn out 30min scene in the middle discusses Ireland politics, it's very boring, screeches the play to halt & it doesn't fully recover.

See it if There were 2 great scenes in Act 2 that I enjoyed.

Don't see it if You dislike very slow moving shows w/ unnecessary scenes and unlikable/uninteresting characters.

Also There have been lots of plays recently with a similar themes regarding class and the education system (Admissions, Transfers)- this play needs the most work out of all of them. It might improve during previews but they really need to condense the script, the story could have easily be told in under 90min.... Read more Read less

See it if You like dysfunctional family dramas. Very accurate portrayal of family dealing w/ a dying parent. Great acting & interesting characters.

Don't see it if You aren't in the mood for heavier drama. It's on the longer side but I felt engaged and invested in the story the entire time.

Also The story is something everyone can relate or will relate to at one point in their lives. There is definitely a lot of drama but there are some comedic moments sprinkled throughout. I really enjoyed it!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy shows with a vast array of quirky & realistic characters. The large ensemble is great. Very funny with serious elements.

Don't see it if You dislike shows that are a quick snapshot of characters lives rather than a definitive beginning/middle/end;