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See it if you want a side of theater with your drinking.

Don't see it if you don't want to hang out with sloshed cast and fellow audience members.

Also The actors, though, are really game, given the circumstances.

See it if you support inventive, thought-provoking theater that isn't afraid to bust the fourth wall...and then some.

Don't see it if want a conventional night at the theater.

Also Saw it at TFANA, and really regret not seeing it in the smaller venue in Manhattan last year. I imagine that the ending would have been even more palpable.... Read more Read less

See it if you like well done dramas about relevant subjects.

Don't see it if you don't care for prison dramas.

Also The little moments in this play are what make it zing. The unspoken parts. The writing is good, and sometimes a little simplistic, but always affecting. And the post-show conversation was amazing.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan or Phoebe Waller-Bridge, you enjoy well written, tight solo shows.

Don't see it if you're offended by frank sex talk or prefer bells and whistles and big productions.

Also Fleabag is almost *too* perfectly constructed. The woman at the center of the story is admittedly a ragged hot mess; she is compelling, easy to follow. The writing, though, is so tight, so perfect that it undercuts the jagged edges of the story. I was engaged with the piece...still I wanted a bit more...a little bit more depth, more brutal honesty than just clever moments and well-constructed humor.... Read more Read less

See it if you love out there humor with a touch of magic, audience interaction and goofiness.

Don't see it if you don't like to laugh. Or you prefer shows with lots of bells, whistles, big sets.

Also This wild show is unlike anything else. Surprises galore. I don't want to give them away, but for an hour you will not know what comes next! In a good way. And you can potentially win a cab ride home with Ted driving!... Read more Read less

See it if you love top-notch acting, fast-paced shows and terrific singing. Great staging too.

Don't see it if hybrid play-musicals aren't your thing.

Also The cast was on fire in this production. The singing, the stepping and the acting were powerfully woven together. What a terrific and moving script. A thoroughly enjoyable night of theater that I've thought about since seeing.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy comedy about thought-provoking topics.

Don't see it if you expect linear plotlines and an ending that satisfies instead of provokes.

Also What fun to watch the five performers bring Madeleine George's funny, insightful play to life. I laughed heartily, and appreciated how George treated the characters–fleshing out their viewpoints, comforts, and desires. This play was a lot of fun, yet contains some very serious thoughts on climate change (ring the alarms-we are running out of time).... Read more Read less

See it if you like relevant, meaningful, thought-provoking theater that sticks with you long after the "curtain goes down."

Don't see it if you don't like to be challenged by what you see.

Also What a potent combination–The Movement Theatre Company and Aleshea Harris–a company at the top of its game and a playwright who is on fire.... Read more Read less

See it if you are open minded and enjoy shows that are off the beaten path, a little outside of the box.

Don't see it if you prefer traditional theater and musicals.

Also This show is a hidden gem. Entertaining and fun. And moving in a surprising way, especially at the end when the audience is invited to 'meditate' together. There was something special in that moment–bringing people together–that only being in a theater can do.... Read more Read less

See it if you like plays that are more a slow burn...meditative...thought-provoking a day after seeing them.

Don't see it if you want big fireworks or heavy-handed work.

See it if you like out-of-the-box theater, folklore and mysteries all rolled into one.

Don't see it if want a compelling, structured narrative.

Also I was wowed by the thesis of this piece, but less so with the execution. The acted-out moments were stilted.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy whipsmart pieces about current topics.

Don't see it if you want a grand, big show numbers Broadway experience.

Also There is so much to love in What the Constitution Means to Me. So much. It's funny at points, touching at others, makes you think about your own relationship with the Constitution. There are three endings to the show, which while occasionally exhilarating, were a bit tedious.... Read more Read less

See it if you like exquisitely crafted plays that are beautifully acted, moving AND funny.

Don't see it if you don't like solo shows and/or tough subjects.

Also There is more humor in Accidentally Brave than expected, though it never makes light of its subject. Maddie Corman is genuine, stirring, moving, delightful, and I was on the edge of my seat throughout the show. If you expect a salacious tale, you won't find it here. If you want a heartfelt piece, you will get that.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a rabid Harry Potter fan who loves every Easter egg this parody provides.

Don't see it if you are a casual fan of the books or films. Or you prefer more grounded plays.

Also Puffs feels like a very long sketch–one that is often successful, jolly and wild. Sometimes it moves so quickly that jokes don't land or are eaten up by the next line or absurd moment.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy life-affirming, moving plays and fantastic acting.

Don't see it if you prefer "edgier" work.

Also Two of the actors are older than the roles they play, but they do outstanding work. They imbue their characters with grace, liveliness, heart and humor. Part of what I love about theater is that we as audience members bring our imaginations to it...so I was fine with the casting because the actors did strong work. It's easy to be seduced by edgy, hard-hitting work. What I loved about Surely Goodness and Mercy was how hopeful it was and how it showcased that we can be there for one another...despite age gaps and circumstances.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy vibrant, joyous theater and terrific performances.

Don't see it if you want a naturalistic, living room-set drama.

Also Yes, the theme of beauty comes up again and again...just like in every day life where we are bombarded by images, thoughts and judgment about beauty. Everywhere. This play offers a new way of exploring the topic. The cast is extremely engaging–every single member. The choreography is joyous and beautiful. And, I didn't find the accents difficult to understand. The ending had me on the fence, but after sitting with it for a few days, I realized its surprising power. Finally, the costumes are evocative and stunning.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to laugh, you love theater, you love film, you like to have fun...

Don't see it if you are cold-hearted.

Also This show is near perfect. Truly original, really clever and a great way to laugh the night away whether you are an adult or kid. See it.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy a sumptuous score and knockout performances and staging.

Don't see it if you want bells, whistles, big dance numbers.