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See it if You are interested in a lesser work of a major Irish scribe.

Don't see it if Period drama requiring contextual knowledge of history is not your thing.

Also Though a bit of a slog, overall it’s an admirable production with stand out performances from Terry Donnelly, Ed Malone and Michael Mellamphy. I look forward to the remaining two plays of the Dublin trilogy.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy period musicals with a rose-colored view of how the world should work.

Don't see it if Today’s political shenanigans upset you. All the people around you laughing at the pointed corollary will surely give you a coronary.

Also It’s beautifully staged, dressed, danced and sung. Carmen Cusack is wonderful, if a bit young,here. Lauren Worsham is funny, funny and in fine voice as is Ben Davison.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a Van Halen fan able to laugh at their absurd status as rock icons.

Don't see it if You worship at the altar of David Lee Roth. It’s likely to offend you.

Also The whole premise is wacky and Ms. Aspillaga and Mr. Salem elevate this still uneven work to ultimately very satisfying... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of the book. It stays true to form and content, while making pointed reference and relevance to who we are today.

Don't see it if You can’t get past who the adapter is and have negative or mixed feelings about his abilities.

See it if You are interested in Vonnegut’s writing. Also to support small, very talented, ambitious companies. t

Don't see it if Absurd comedy is not your thing

See it if Deirdre O’Connell.

Don't see it if Nonsense annoys you.

See it if You enjoy musical theatre and watching young talent grow.

Don't see it if You aren’t a fan of children’s theatre, for this surely is.

Also A little difficult to hear/understand some of the less experienced vocalists over the amped score.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate Irish humor and enjoy solo performance pieces. This will, at turns, have you crying tears of laughter and sorrow.

Don't see it if You have no heart. You will be bored.

Also Mr. Murfi is a master storyteller. He becomes each of the characters, sometimes at breakneck speed, to present a lovely town full of eccentric personalities. Do not miss this, nor its companion piece, The Man in The Woman’s Shoes... Read more Read less

See it if You can laugh at and appreciate pussy humor.

Don't see it if Talking about pussy upsets you.

See it if You enjoy following a story within a story within a story. There really are 2 or 3 different plays happening here. All interesting.

Don't see it if You expect much insight or historical perspective on the 1911 Dreamland Fire. It’s there, but very thin.

Also Rebecca Naomi Jones carries the ball here and is stunning to watch and listen to, beginning to end.... Read more Read less

See it if You like beautifully written characters, fully developed by a very talented director and cast. Be prepared to be astonished,

Don't see it if Tales of bullying and vengeful action disturb you. Also, don’t go if seeing an animal gutted will upset you.

Also A heartbreaking and hilarious story. The ensemble is superb, with captivating turns by Ms.s Finn, and Shulman and Mr. Innvar. This deserves a transfer/longer life somewhere. I hope it happens.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to discuss long afterward what you just saw.

Don't see it if You have lost someone, particularly a child, to gun violence and are looking for a meaningful, realistic portrayal of life after it.

Also This is a very slow, meandering story that goes nowhere told by people for whom I could not have cared less.The cellist’s interludes, well-played, were distracting. Great set! If you go, don’t sit in the first two rows. You’ll miss the scenes on the upper level.... Read more Read less

See it if You are up for a rather cursory treatment of the plight of upper-middle class, modern, progressive Muslims in post-9/11 London.

Don't see it if You are expecting something profound or relevatory.

See it if You want to see Chris Evans actually stretch a bit. It’s admirable in execution if not result.

Don't see it if You are hoping Michael Cera will find something new to do here. His repertoire of tics and “aw shucks” posturing is on full display.

Also There’s probably a very good one-act play here. At this stage it’s overly long and full of tedious
stretches between laughs. Racism, sexism and a smattering of homoerotic angst are the bell ringers.
Ms. Powley and Mr.Henry are both wonderful in inadequately written roles.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a Burgess fan. The writing is whipcrackingly good, until the very end.

Don't see it if Stories about the D.C. power structure and people selling their souls to get ahead trouble you.

Also The ensemble are all quite good in their roles. It’s a brisk 90 minutes that, in previews, ends in a very disappointing, unresolved way. I do hope that will change and grow into a fully realized denouement. It really is a very, very good play!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a commentary on women and intellect, written by a man.

Don't see it if Watching women take each other down, in advancing a cause, disturbs you.

Also Though sharp, I couldn’t help but wonder if it had been written by a woman how different the denouement might have been. Loved the Tracy Chapman songs!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a funny, touching, Well-written play about familial bonds that come in varied forms.

Don't see it if You are impatient with plays that shift time and place frequently. You may be lost at first. It’s worth sticking it out.

Also Really wonderful story and some standout performances from Vanessa Aspillaga and Josh McDermitt. Still in previews, the ending needs work, but pretty tight overall. No intermission=smart.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see some very good actors pull off a fun piece, creatively staged in very close quarters.

Don't see it if Getting preached to or hit over the head with “the point” of the work annoys you.

See it if Enjoy solo performance. This one will move you to tears, guffaws and back again. Wonderful story, beautifully portrayed.

Don't see it if Unresolved issues with departed love ones is a trigger.

See it if You are a fan of Anna Chlumsky. She is, at turns, endearing and insufferable.

Don't see it if You expect to be entertained. The writing is pretty juvenile.

Also Boring set. Dumb story. The young man playing Matty belongs in a different play altogether. He’s a beacon in a sea of mediocrity.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy ensemble work. This is the real thing. Not a weak link among them.

Don't see it if You are a “process” person. You’ll likely see yourself and be highly offended!

Also Master class in ensemble performance. And, hands down, the funniest, cringeworthy characters I’ve ever seen!... Read more Read less

See it if Everyone should see! You are a human being interested in the trials we face individually and collectively. You care about your neighbors.

Don't see it if Gender identity, racism, bullying, parental abuse/neglect and overcoming adversity are issues that you think are “fake news”.

Also Do. Not. Miss. This.

See it if You are facile deciphering dialect and baby talk gibberish.

Don't see it if A comprehensible storyline is your jam.

See it if You have, or are close to, one with OCD and are able to find humor and pathos in the condition.

Don't see it if Non-linear, perseverative monologues disturb you. Also if you are actually looking for hard evidence of psyllocibin as a curative for OCD.

See it if You are titillated by the naked male form. Or, in this case, 3 naked male forms as they work out their problems being a throuple, ad nauseam

Don't see it if You expect anything relevant or believable about marriage between two people who are committed to each other.

See it if Family drama and dysfunction can make you laugh.

Don't see it if End of life stories upset you. This is very honest, focused and laugh out loud funny.

Also Well written, mostly, and truthful. I’ve never been to an AA meeting where speakers used first and last names, but that’s a small quibble.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy cabaret-style performance, multi-talented performers and a true, funny story.

Don't see it if Spit-singing bothers you—there’s a fair amount. Sit a few rows back or to the sides.

See it if You will enjoy three short, very different pieces all dealing with how people perceive and treat, or mistreat, others.

Don't see it if Monologues and non-linear conversation annoy or bore you.

Also Three simple, but incisive, short plays by a terrific writer.
Brenda Meaney is absolutely perfect——before she speaks she tells you exactly what kind of woman Geri is: smug, self-righteous. In quick time she also shows her racist-fetishist cards in appalling earnestness.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy new work from new writers. Theatre that shines a humorous light on unfunny subjects, while managing to be relevant.

Don't see it if Jokes about a depressive state and suicidal ideation trouble you.

See it if You enjoy two-handers, light-hearted humor and historical fact and fiction.

Don't see it if The idea of romance between two men is anathema to you. Mildly bawdy humor is also on display.

See it if You can laugh at all of us and how PC can sometimes go too far.

Don't see it if You are overly sensitive to the truth about Turkey Day and its ramifications in today’s NIMBY culture clash

Also Greg Keller, always wonderful, is particularly, pathetically, hilarious. The writing is absolutely top notch. Don’t miss this!... Read more Read less

See it if This must be seen in conjunction with its companion piece, I Hear You and Rejoice. Kitsy and Pat are lovers for the ages!

Don't see it if You don’t like solo performance pieces, Irish humor, cathartic experiences.

Also Mr. Murfi is, quite simply, a genius! This is TWO of the season’s best offerings Off Broadway!
Get a ticket and GO!!... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of Pete’s work. Of the three offerings, The Love Course alone is most worth the time

Don't see it if Bawdy humor isn’t your jam. Unfortunately, too, the first offering, his last play is also the weakest link.

Also Betsy Aidem and Deborah Rush turn in wonderful, funny, poignant performances.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a very accessible intro or revisit to the world of opera. This production is superb! There’s not a single thing wrong with it.

Don't see it if Opera is not your jam. Though understand you are missing an extraordinary production.

Also Anika Noni Rose!❤️

See it if If you like silly fun in period costume, are a GoGos fan and don’t mind too much being preached at about diversity, same sex relationships.

Don't see it if Acceptance and celebration of ALL God’s children is anathema to you. Also if you don’t like old school pop music.

See it if You want to see some of the best working actors on stage today. Reg Rogers, Frank Wood and Tammy Blanchard make a memorable evening.

Don't see it if You don’t like tally, long, complicated works. You just want to see Denzel on stage. His is really a minor character in this gorgeous play.

See it if You want to see an extraordinary ensemble in a mind-bending, breathtaking adaptation of a timeless, tragic story.

Don't see it if Vulgarity and psychological S&M make you queasy.

Also The transparent walls, at first off-putting, very quickly lend a strangely voyeuristic quality. Without them, Ms. Piper and company might well land in your lap. This production SHOULD NOT BE MISSED.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of, or can at least find humor in, trash tv. As a bonus there are some more than Run-of-the-mill voices to be heard.

Don't see it if Joking about sexual peccadilloes and scatology makes you uncomfortable.

Also Great, fun production. But the 2nd act focus on Satan really seemed like a slapdash way to end.... Read more Read less

See it if You like smart writing and perfect ensemble players. This is breathtaking, edge of your seat, theatre.

Don't see it if You are squeamish. Not for the faint of heart.

See it if You want to see a fresh, vibrant staging not usually afforded Albee’s word play. Ms. Neugebauer wields a steady, solid hand here.

Don't see it if You are not a fan of two-act stories sharing only the smallest fragment of commonality.

Also Mr. Leonard exudes just the right upper-middle class white boy privilege evenly, in dealing with marginalized people—his wife and a homeless man. Sparks is a wonder as that man and Katie Finneran breathes a captivating ennui in to a thankless, maybe underwritten, role as the wife.... Read more Read less

See it if Douglas Hodge is THE reason to see this sometimes farcical imagining of a love between Diaghilev and Nijinsky.

Don't see it if You are hoping for “The Turning Point” redux. It ain’t that.

Also A bit absurd at times. But quite enjoyable. Nice to see Marsha Mason. Marin Mazzie is, unfortunately, wasted here.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy comedy and characters broadly-drawn—a la TV sitcom. It’s light, somewhat funny and easy to digest.

Don't see it if You are expecting to see a thought-provoking piece paralleling Chekhov as advertised. That’s a stretch.

Also Enjoyable enough, though still a bit wonky and too long. The actors are all fine, if a bit shticky. I can see this becoming a solid comedy pared at about 90 minutes, no intermission.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy Walsh and understand his oeuvre.

Don't see it if You expect to understand what you are watching.

Also Set was quite creative and I was amused by some of the jokes and the musical selections. But I just didn’t get it. I’m also baffled by the sparse audience who jumped up for a standing ovation complete with “Bravos”! Clearly I’m stupid or was watching a completely different play.... Read more Read less

See it if You like pondering the big questions of death and the hereafter.

Don't see it if You are looking for a plot in the ABC form.

See it if You are prepared to think. It requires your full attention to understand what it is about.

Don't see it if You are looking for light-hearted entertainment.

Also It’s a fascinating piece and at 45 minutes, thoroughly satisfying. I scored as I did because I think the staging was distracting. The actors are both wonderful!... Read more Read less

See it if You want a few laughs and not think too hard.

Don't see it if Making snark of a nervous breakdown offends you.

Also Ms. Mills is ok. Ms. Blackhurst and Ms. Meaney are terrific in exceptionally well-written supporting roles.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy period pieces that may have been “controversial” in their day.

Don't see it if You’re looking for thought-provoking, resonant work.

Also Sandra Shipley once again breathes life in to a less-than-consequential role.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy funny, smart dialog and some terrific young talent on stage.

Don't see it if You failed to see relevance and humor in movies like “Heathers” or plays like “The Wolves”. This ain’t your jam.

Also Ms Bioh has written a very funny, poignant and smart play that deserves a longer life in a better setting than the Lortel. The entire ensemble is top notch! Always great to see Myra Lucretia Taylor who, in this play, is perfection!... Read more Read less

See it if See it! It should not be missed. The woman is a comedic genius and she mines the well-written monologue for every bit of its worth!

Don't see it if Cindy Lou Who is a personal hero. You’ll end up in an alley with a bottle of Night Train.