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See it if You would enjoy anything that works it’s way around 80’s and 90’s rock music with scantily clad women and long haired men.

Don't see it if You want to see a show with an actual story or something classy.

Also I saw this show a few years ago on a cruise ship and did not like it, but I wanted to give it another try on dry land figuring it must be better with all the hype. I was sorely disappointed as not one performer had a memorable singing voice and simply dampened down some fun rock anthems. Most of the women were clad as low class hookers with more skin showing than I’ve seen at some burlesque performances, yet without the grace. The one memorable performer was Dot-Marie Jones whom I couldn’t get enough of and would love to see her talent in a more likable production. Overall this is the second strike on this performance for me and it was primarily a forgettable show.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in a story based on the heinous practice of so-called conversion therapy for homosexuals.

Don't see it if You wouldn’t enjoy gender bending roles and lots of crude language.

Also This show is deep and extremely ambitious shedding some light on a terrible practice in a minimalist theater. I enjoyed the production, yet I was taken back by the nearly non-existent accent of the camps moderator. The stories of each character were full of pain and you really felt the strife they were experiencing.... Read more Read less

See it if You are in the mood for a quirky “first love” story with brief musical interludes.

Don't see it if You would be annoyed by multiple characters narrating the story of the protagonist or don’t enjoy live music or black box theater.

Also This interpretation of a boy experiencing his first crush is endearing as well as annoying with multiple characters beside the protagonist all narrating for one role. There were comedic elements reminiscent of works by “Monty Python”, or “Mel Brooks”. On another note, bring a seat cushion with you in case you are seated in one of the first two rows as they are hard plastic with no lumbar support and seemingly like what one may experience in medieval torture making for a painful 95 minutes.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a comedic take on what those pesky emoji’s would be doing if they had a mind of their own.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy absurd musicals or live bands or prefer deeper, thought provoking productions.

Also This production was fun, albeit too long for a comedy performance at 2 hours 20 minutes. The actress portraying princess has one of the best voices I have ever heard and it’s no surprise that she has already released a solo album. The construction worker and police officer also had fantastic voices. The premise was that of acceptance, rejection and rebooting to gain a fresh aspect on the situation at hand.... Read more Read less

See it if You would appreciate an over the top gender bending absurdist comedy.

Don't see it if You wouldn’t appreciate Japanese style absurd humor.

Also This show was ridiculous, over the top absurd with a family fighting over whom had a more valid reason to go out for the evening and which of the three would stay home to tend to their pregnant dog. Hilarity ensues throughout the production. I did have trouble understanding one of the male actors at times, although I’m quite certain that he would go in torrents speaking in Japanese.... Read more Read less

See it if You would like a non verbal production of a clown family on a journey.

Don't see it if You need dialogue or don’t appreciate circus style theatrics.

Also This was a delightful show and fun for an entire family. You were able to see the journey of the clown family move from one city to another. In another scene one of the clown children meets his sweetheart and they wed and move away. Near the end of the show the clown family reunites to celebrate as the younger clown couple is going to have a baby. This was a fun and enchanting hour of entertainment.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a one man show where the performer is reciting an epic poem for the duration.

Don't see it if You prefer ensemble pieces, or something lighthearted and funny.

See it if You can handle the intense topic of suicide and can concentrate on 3 separate yet concurrent conversations.

Don't see it if You want to see something uplifting or if you can’t focus on 3 concurrent acts/ conversations at the same time.

Also The acting in this play is very good overall and it was well written, however I found it impossible to follow at several points as I am unable to fluidly concentrate on 3 separate dialogues at the same time. I think this play would be fantastic if the format was changed to separate the 3 stories so that the audience can actually grasp all of them rather than having all actors on stage and speaking over one another. I heard points of laughter in the audience at times and since I was focused on a different conversation between actors I missed out more than once on some substance.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy an absurdist comedy based around the relationship of three siblings.

Don't see it if You want to see something serious or don’t appreciate absurdism.

Also There was no sour apple in this bunch of performers, and the young man playing Spike was a delightfully funny bundle of energy. I think the show dragged a bit towards the end, but overall there were many laughs and the writing was very clever and great performances for opening night.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a comical modern version of the story of creation with mention of Jesus included.

Don't see it if You wouldn’t enjoy a religious themed farce.

Also The staging was quite clever and the show entertaining and funny. I wish there had been an even larger role for the actor playing Beelzebub. I also wish that they would remove the scooter riding and accompanying horn honk that the character Sin always came to set riding on as it detracted from this clever performance.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a throwback play set in the 60’s revolving around a group of friends and their acceptance of promiscuity.

Don't see it if You want to see something serious or are offended by the topic of sexual relations or are sensitive to herbal cigarette use.

Also The musical interludes were fairly weak, however the acting was very strong. The play started out so slow that I was ready to walk out, but it did eventually pick up the pace and I found quite entertaining watching the relationships between two coupled group of friends. I would have preferred the mainly awkward musical portions removed and replaced with more engaging dialogue between the actors.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a modern retelling of the classic yet relevant theme of being good to fellow mankind.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy reinterpreted versions of classic productions.

Also This was a very quirky production with certain original dialogue maintained along with several updated and incorporated scenes throughout. I did enjoy the live music and the profoundness of what is considered being a good person to others.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy an epically long dark comedy based on a relationship tested through eternal time.

Don't see it if You want to see something that moves quicker or has less coarse language and much unnecessary dialogue.

Also This play was ridiculously long for the philosophical based theme of whether two people are meant to be together regardless of the circumstances. I actually thought the play was over when we went into intermission and considered leaving but wouldn’t be able to give a fair review otherwise. The play could easily have been half the length with the same theme being repeated to the point of nauseam. Also it was a bit ridiculous in this era that the female character had been sexually assaulted by one of the other characters and this was treated rather as a joke in this dystopian world. In addition the female lead looked as though she could have been the aunt or mother of her male counterpart which was odd as they were supposed to be the same age in this story.... Read more Read less

See it if You like period pieces covering heavy subjects occurring and prevalent to the Harlem Renaissance.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy a period play or are uninterested in dramas.

Also The acting was quite stellar with minor line slips which the actors quickly recovered from. In order to get the best viewing experience of the stage, you are far better off sitting center stage and in the rear of the theater for the best viewing experience. I could see this play having a long run due to the great acting and relevant storyline. The play did move slowly, and the plot quickly became obvious as to how the storyline would be ending, but it held my attention throughout.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy comedic one man shows where the performer emulates multiple characters.

Don't see it if You are offended or wouldn’t appreciate caricatures of several gay men who have come together to celebrate a birthday party of their friend

Also I am so happy that I stayed out late to see this production as I was thoroughly entertained by the hilarity of the over the top representation of a gaggle of gay men celebrating a birthday party together. The performer was swift and excellent in his execution of portraying the men at the party. If you don’t mind minimum to no scenery and appreciate clever caricatures and are looking for several laughs, this show does not disappoint.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy and appreciate a dark comedy based around the very serious topic of sexual assault.

Don't see it if You are sensitive to themes of alcohol, drug abuse or sex abuse.

Also The actor who played Vince was a real standout as far as his acting ability and he happened to have most of the humorous lines that were present in this dark comedy. Also, the set was comedic, specifically the door handle that fell off every time one of the actors entered or exited the “hotel room” where the play took place. In addition, I couldn’t make sense of why the female in the play who was supposed to be an assistant district attorney was wearing an outfit that seemed more akin to someone playing a hooker. Regardless, this play was the right amount of drama and comedy and just a light night out for me which I really enjoyed.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate well written and acted shows and are open to the profundity of the topic of death and how different characters cope.

Don't see it if You are sensitive to such a heavy hitting topic as death and dying and how it affects oneself as well as those around them.

See it if You enjoy a mixture of non-fiction mixed with comedy, drama, musical numbers and a bit of dancing.

Don't see it if You don’t appreciate the sciences, or non-fiction combined with a bit of absurdist comedy.

Also I thought the actors in this play were all excellent and the show itself was interesting, engaging and really held my attention with several good laughs thanks to some very clever writing on the playwrights part.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a small cast of two who often go back and forth performing monologues.

Don't see it if You enjoy an ensemble performance or don’t appreciate minimalist scenery.

Also Roughly half of this show was the two performers interacting with each other while the other half they took turns performing monologues back and forth. I found the play relevant to current topics and themes. While well acted, I found myself losing attention at times earlier on due to a slow progression. As a side note, the seating was quite uncomfortable being padded fold down chairs and there was little leg room if you happen to be tall.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a show comprised of short interacting skits along with musical numbers.

Don't see it if You are expecting a musical with catchy dancing or an interesting plot.

Also I wanted to enjoy this production, but the acting by the male lead was particularly sophomoric to the point you could see him reading his lines and failing to show any emotion. The show itself was dull and extremely cliched. I cannot blame the people next to me who did not return for the second half of the show.... Read more Read less

See it if You are entertained by a drag performance along with scripted and some improv material based upon a movie.

Don't see it if You are not up to date on current pop culture as there are many references throughout and likely better if you have seen the movie first.

See it if You enjoy a musical version of historical events in a clever, well-acted and sung manner.

Don't see it if You don't appreciate musical theater.

See it if You enjoy a play based on female bond after one of the characters has attempted suicide.

Don't see it if You are sensitive to shows based around mental health issues.

See it if You like a bare bones show that is exactly what the title states, naked men performing comedic musical numbers.

Don't see it if You don't appreciate the nude human body or need a plot line and not a revue.

See it if You enjoy stepping into the private world of a solo performer telling the riveting tale of their life.

Don't see it if You need scenery to go along with the play or don't appreciate auto-biographical programs.

See it if You appreciate deadpan humor and can follow actors playing multitudes or roles throughout the production.

Don't see it if You would prefer something serious or don’t care for deadpan style humor.

Also This play was engaging throughout with the deadpan humor and watching the unlikeable male lead on a journey to discover his self all the meanwhile never helping those that he engages with. He’s simply not in a biblical standard, a good person. The end was a bit disappointing as the male lead had a monologue that I was unable to follow due to the remaining actors having too loud of a conversation to the side while they should have just been mouthing words and not actually speaking.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy engaging musicals with a twisted love story spanning multiple generations of one family.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy musicals or prefer a straightforward comedy or drama.

Also The singing and acting was excellent on this production, albeit the story itself completely far fetched. I also found the casting of the lead female to be awkward compared to the male lead. The story was a bit disappointing as you will see even the lead actress changes the story within the musical to make it more appealing to herself and the audience.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a thought provoking drama based around the lives of three brothers enduring hardship.

Don't see it if You want to see a comedy or musical.

Also The acting was stupendous on all accounts and the troubled relationship between the three brothers and their very different personalities was well portrayed. The story is very dark, including themes of suicide and murder.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a modern day retelling of the tragedy of the broken soul that is “Medea”.

Don't see it if You need engaging scenery or do not like bastardized versions of the classics.

Also Rose Byrne was amazing at portraying the broken character “Anna” who has literally been driven mad after her husband has been cheating on her. By the end of the performance we see the classic “Medea” premise where “Anna” removes all the persons from this earth whom her husband cares for. With minimalist setting, the performance is simply riveting.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a live action interpretation of the movie “Sideways”.

Don't see it if You prefer shorter performances as this is 2 1/2 hours, or if you wouldn’t appreciate a live version of the “Sideways”.

Also The acting was good and staging was quite clever in this production. It has the potential to draw crowds to an even bigger stage with a bit of polishing. The play was quirky and entertaining similar to how I felt after watching the delightful movie version.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy hearing pieces of one characters life interspersed with rock songs all to the theme of death.

Don't see it if You want something serious or comical and straightforward without room for discussion post performance.

Also I thoroughly enjoyed this show listening to memories of one characters past told in short interludes mixed with rock style songs performed with a live band. I also enjoyed that there was seemingly a celebration in the background with balloons falling from the sky and a spiral staircase to heaven as the story circled around the topic of mortality. The last song of the show will be stuck in your head and you may be surprised that you too will be singing the catchy tune about death in an upbeat manner. Celebrate life and live each day to the fullest and make sure we do things that make us happy, that was what I got out of this performance.... Read more Read less

See it if You would appreciate a heavily philosophically based one man performance with minimalist staging.

Don't see it if You want to see an uplifting ensemble piece or have difficulty deciphering metaphors.

Also I thought Mr Munoz’s performance was compelling as he effortlessly drifted from performing as his character to addressing the audience directly. If you are able to take the concepts and theories of physics applied as a philosophical journey of one mans plight after losing his family than you would likely appreciate this performance. That being said, the performance was great and the play is very well written, however I did wish it was about 10 minutes shorter in duration.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a well acted play in a minimalist theater with a very dark climax.

Don't see it if You prefer, lighter, funny shows or intricate scenery.

See it if You would like to know more about the first Jewish Miss America through her daughters eyes.

Don't see it if You don’t want to hear about the toxic relationship that Bess Myerson had with her daughter.

Also At the end of this show Berra Grant actually mentions rising above the treatment of her mother and something along the lines of forgiveness for their toxic relationship, but it is clear throughout this production that she thinks nothing more of her late mother than a narcissistic kleptomaniac. In addition the show goes on about 20 minutes too long for the format of a one woman show being interrupted by several phone calls from her mother.... Read more Read less

See it if You are in the mood for for a raunchy themed show set in an aircraft carrier.

Don't see it if You are sensitive to themes revolving around sexual exploitation.

Also The actor who played Alex is top notch and held this show and thankfully had a large role compared to the other male actor that played Matt who fell flat on all points in his performance. This could have been a much better play if there was a formidable female counterpart to the actor playing Alex.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a one man show based around the loved ones and medical professionals affected by a comatose man.

Don't see it if You prefer lighter fluffy material as this is a very intelligent play and you have to pay attention to keep up with the terminology .

Also I enjoyed the basis of this play and thought the performer was very good at portraying several different characters including family members, medical professionals and lawyers. That being said, there were times when the projections displayed were dragged out and strained my eyes and sometimes the music between parts was far too loud and off setting.... Read more Read less

See it if You would appreciate a musical based upon the colorful life of a seemingly eccentric and also super tough feminist.

Don't see it if You don’t like highly talented ensemble musical performances with engaging scenery.

Also The talent throughout this cast was stupendous with many having performed on Broadway before. This production, be it not for the size of the smaller theater was as engaging and incredible to watch as some shows I have seen on Broadway. The staging was carefully crafted and accompanied the scenes in a powerful manner. There was no weak link in the highly talented cast of performers.... Read more Read less

See it if You would enjoy a one man cabaret based on the performers personal lineage.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy personal one man performances or need more visuals than the performer and projected images.

Also I was touched by Daniel Cainer’s performance as he took us on a musical journey with all but one song relating to him or his relatives. There were two instances in his familial journey that also align with loved ones in my family. I really enjoyed and appreciated his Jewish storytelling by way of song.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a large cast on a very small stage who goes through an evening of family drug abuse in order to find clarity.

Don't see it if You wouldn’t be fond of a show glorifying drug abuse in a family setting.

Also The cast was way too large for such a small stage and not all characters were necessary, particularly the officer and I didn’t find the talking dog amusing. The play was disappointing in that it didn’t nearly garner as much laughter as I was open to receiving. I also personally don’t agree that drug abuse should be glorified.... Read more Read less

See it if You are open to hearing a comedic dialogue based around the customs/traditions of orthodox Jewish life.

Don't see it if You are offended by religious themed humor or want to see a larger variety of comedic topics.

Also Some jokes seemed to appeal to the masses while others only a small group seemed to comprehend. He also definitely lost a good portion of the audience with his one sided political jab. The show itself is likely more appealing to an audience who understands his humor meaning they are familiar with Jewish traditions.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy one person shows that are engaging to the audience.

Don't see it if You don’t appreciate audience participation or don’t care for one person shows.

Also I was bored and felt this show moved far too slow to keep my interest. While I appreciated the inner meaning of what the artist was depicting, it simply wasn’t enough to keep me entertained and there was far too much time spent singing and clapping with audience participation and not enough time on dialogue.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy shorter one act plays with thought provoking relevant messages of non acceptance.

Don't see it if You want to see a larger cast, prefer intricate scenery or want to see a comedy.

Also The 1st short by Brecht was fantastic, the second short was great, and the third I ended up losing interest in although they were all very well acted.... Read more Read less

See it if You like 1 man shows with a multitude of different personas portrayed and multi-dimensional with video, dialogue and music.

Don't see it if You like an ensemble cast or don’t want to hear the performers take of his parents views of the baby boomer generation.

Also I thought the actor was quite clever in utilizing video, a number of costumes to portray different people relevant to the baby boomer generation, and provided interesting snippets of history throughout the production. I cannot set aside my disdain that on three separate occasions during this performance the actor gave us his personal political views and it took so much away, basically ruining an otherwise clever and delightful performance. I want to be able to attend theatre and be entertained, not hear someone’s personal political preferences.... Read more Read less

See it if You like one man shows with simple scenery and enjoy storytelling.

Don't see it if You want to see a show with a large cast or enjoy multiple props throughout a production.

Also I am thrilled that I was able to immerse myself into the world of Japanese storytelling thanks to Katsura Sunshine. He was informative, engaging, funny and all over interesting to hear a variety of stories based on the art of Rakugo. This was an uplifting evening out and I went home feeling very positive about the performance and am smiling now thinking about the opportunity to see Katsura perform again as he changes his story lineup every month.... Read more Read less

See it if You literally enjoy toilet humor and absurdity with minimal stage props and characters who lack depth and meaning.

Don't see it if You are sensitive to coarse language, drug and alcohol abuse or to themes making light of religious beliefs.

Also This juvenile production may appeal to a college age crowd. It was unnecessarily raunchy and immature.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy cliched moments and self-hating ultra left main characters as well as some one sided political bashing.

Don't see it if You would like politics left out of entertainment and enjoy characters who do not despise themselves.

Also There was only one likable character in this entire play and naturally she was killed off during the play, leaving no-one pleasurable behind.... Read more Read less

See it if You don't mind an obvious plot, yet appreciate multi-talented musicians and actors.

Don't see it if You don't appreciate music by the Grateful Dead.

See it if You appreciate an autobiographical program largely based on drug usage.

Don't see it if You are offended by a drug fueled theme or need any type of scenery or a multi-person program.

See it if You are open minded to the absurd and enjoy a good laugh along with a fair bit of coarse language.

Don't see it if You are offended by drug use and foul language with a ridiculous plot.

See it if You enjoy an abridged theater interpretation of a classic cowboy movie.

Don't see it if You need a quick paced, fluid production with a strong lead character.