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See it if You’re a fan of HP

Don't see it if You think Harry Potter is the devil’s work

See it if you want to see two pretty twin sisters play-act and belly/hip hop dance while singing generic pop songs about being vampires.

Don't see it if you want to see professional, innovative or intriguing theatre (even if it's "Directed by God")

Also The sisters are personable, and the film that's screened onstage is very pretty to look at--but it's truly insipid, albeit good-hearted. Not campy enough to be intentionally funny, nor poetic enough to be interesting.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to experience gritty emotions of blue collar (and beyond) life. There are plenty of laughs, but its a bit bleak.

Don't see it if You want fluff

See it if you want to be swept away an a journey filled with laughter and adventure

Don't see it if you only like traditional musicals

Also Joe DiPietro's book is marvelous and provides lots of laughs to go along with this sweeping adventure. Wade McCollum is absolutely wonderful as Shackelton and others, and Val Vigoda is captivating--the sets and staging are innovative and effective.... Read more Read less

See it if you're a die-hard Inge fan

Don't see it if you want a production that is NOT highly stylized--some good actors were very bad, under the director's notion of how to present this show

See it if you're patient and want to see some good acting with a strange plot

Don't see it if you expect the story to make any kind of sense

Also The main actress who plays Dora was excellent, and her character was intriguing. The other actors were also quite good, but halfway through, a third character enters, and the story rapidly disintegrates--my companion read the author's note, which I hadn't, and apparently it's essential to understanding what the author is trying to say. Too bad, because the relationship between the two women was interesting...... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy clever little confections and broadly drawn characters

Don't see it if you're not up for some innocuous entertainment

See it if you appreciate a true, intimate classic gem of the theatre

Don't see it if just see it!

See it if you're in the mood for some kitschy fluff

Don't see it if you're looking for profundity

See it if you love the Theatre and want a fabulously entertaining time--it's one of the wittiest shows I've ever seen!

Don't see it if you hate to laugh and be entertained

See it if you want some good, uninhibited laughs

Don't see it if you don't like highly irreverent humor

Also Lesli Margherita does an exquisite job delivering Lombardo's clever couplets, and she evokes genuine compassion amidst the nasty hilarity. It's just under an hour long, which feels right (but full price would be high for such a quick albeit fun confection)... Read more Read less

See it if you like fine acting, especially from Greg Mullavey as a man with dementia

Don't see it if you don't enjoy plays about the cultural differences between USA and England. (and bring a fan--it's very warm!)

See it if you want to experience brilliant acting, innovative storytelling and all-around fun, with some touching moments

Don't see it if you only like straightforward, plot-driven theatre

See it if You love David Rabe's writing and want to see a great set and mostly good acting

Don't see it if You want to see a production with great acting in this difficult, brilliant play

Also The production must have cost a small fortune for an AEA Showcase, and some of the acting was excellent. Unfortunately the woman playing Chrissy was miscast, and the entire show revolves around her--without a strong actor in that role, much of the resonance is lost. Also, the sense of menace was underplayed, or pulled back.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to laugh and if you love the theatre

Don't see it if You don't like small scale musicals

Also Just lovely, delightful and great all around--loved it!

See it if you love the theatre, and the Lincoln Center Performing Arts library

Don't see it if you don't like to meet fellow theatre fans and professionals

See it if you're open to technological innovation along with great acting, riveting storytelling and a profound message

Don't see it if you're not interested in solo shows

See it if you love to see great dancing and an entertaining show.

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