See it if Sad, serious, heartbreaking, difficult theater, beautifully written, poetic and contrapuntal.Left me sad but conscious that life is precious
Don't see it if You want a happy carefree night at the theater. This is bloody, sad and inexplicable, but important and beautifully acted and staged.
See it if funny play about small town secrets + politics re native injustice. LOL lines and quirky characters. Turns sharply into horror flick end.
Don't see it if Not enough time to develop ideas he wants to convey. Feels superficial + the end cheap tricks. Letts’ worst play. Acting clunky. Trite lines
See it if You like a good old fashioned story, excellent music and singing-contemporary and historic plot that is emotionally rich and satisfying.
Don't see it if You don’t like short musicals or young actors or historic plots told in contemporary time with a romantic mystery at the core.
See it if You like family dramas w a political twist. It unveils the tribulations of a family whose mother has been deported. Well told and heartfelt
Don't see it if You want a light evening and slick production. This is rough in spots. The acting and staging are a bit forced. Somewhat predictable plot.
See it if This gorgeous production kept me enthralled. Great writing,acting, staging and story. A must see for serious theater goers
Don't see it if You hate history stories, are confused by actors playing multiple roles, need easier entertainment and don’t want to spend 3 hours in a play
See it if The play is about forgiveness. It is searing, heartfelt, difficult +ultimately redemptive. Precise writing. Hard stuff Fine acting. Intimate
Don't see it if This is not a lighthearted play. It is serious, sad, upsetting and real. Takes the subject-school shootings-from a very personal perspective
See it if you want to think about race and class and upend expectations. The cast is universally strong and it made us cry and think deeply about life
Don't see it if this is not a light entertainment. It is difficult in parts and when the characters are struggling we struggle with them. great writing
See it if This contemporary take on the ancient play Medea is masterful. The staging is beautiful, the heartbreak even more profound
Don't see it if you want lighthearted theater or a family play. this is bloody and difficult and dark
See it if A small well crafted show. Episodic plot immigrant and identity themed. Love, forgiveness, family + friendships tested by politics +ambition
Don't see it if Men passionately kissing bothers you. Moral and political questions are not of interest. You don’t enjoy complexity and need a happy ending
See it if you follow Richard Nelson's work and want to smell a quiche baking while watching actors talk about insider NY events with little drama
Don't see it if You want actual drama when you go to theater. this is slice of life. Nelson's plays are hyped so much but have disappointed me universally
See it if Love a straight play with a good old fashioned plot and action. Well acted and staged. Some over acting and awkwardness but heartfelt work
Don't see it if You want razzle-dazzle. This is an old fashioned history play and brings the time to life. It is not as polished as a broadway production.
See it if You enjoy a fresh take on a classic play with all female casting and lots of gore and mayhem
Don't see it if You want a polished and professional production. This is a college production. It is full of energy but the acting/staging Is not quite pro
See it if you love the story and want to see it on stage. It takes on a relevant subject even if I have quibbles with the staging, direction & writing
Don't see it if You want to see the subject taken seriously and updated for the present. too much fooling around with the sets & heroic white people for me.
See it if Deirdre O’Connell masterfully embodies the playwright’s mother, who tells the story of being taken hostage for 5 months. Riveting and sad
Don't see it if This is not a lighthearted evening in the theater. It is serious, almost completely a monologue and very little staging or movement.
See it if makes you laugh and cry + sometimes squirm in your seat with discomfort. first play is brilliant. part 2 is not nearly as good. skip it
Don't see it if You are offended by homosexual jokes and themes, have difficulty sitting a long time or are conservative in your beliefs.
See it if The writer/actor/director is ambitious. If you want a history lesson, this is the show for you!
Don't see it if you want serious theater that evokes feelings