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See it if You would enjoy a very talented cast singing and acting a fun and light-hearted Shakespeare comedy with many delightful musical interludes.
Don't see it if You desire a more polished (I.e. fancier costumes and sets) production.
Also Really a delightful production. By all means go for the pre-show music... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see this classic musical with an amazing score performed live on the Broadway stage.
Don't see it if You are wedded to the original production; wouldn’t like a mixed media production with a lot of live video projected onto a giant screen.
Also Overall, pretty good. Actors playing Maria (Shereen Pimentel) and Tony... Read more Read less
See it if you are interested in Yiddish theatre, or theatre history; you’re interested in seeing a restoration of a classic Yiddish comedy/melodrama.
Don't see it if You don’t like subtitles; don’t like operetta; prefer modern theatre.
Also This recreation of the first Yiddish Theatre production in America is ... Read more Read less
See it if your an Iconic fan/liked Be More Chill or B'way Bounty Hunter; are a fan of 60's girl group music, you enjoyed Hairspray or The Prom.
Don't see it if You don't like LGTBQ-friendly themes; you don't shows like Hairspray or The Prom.
Also Another delightful Iconis production. A fun homage to 60's girl group ... Read more Read less
See it if You love Peter Dinklage, and want to see his excellent performance along with a great cast including Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ritchie Coster
Don't see it if You don't like plays with music (this is sort of a musical but not really) or enjoy bigger, more lavish productions.
Also Okay, so Dinklage's voice is not the greatest--but I enjoyed his pleas... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see this venerable classic reinterpreted (yet with original script completely intact) in a darker yet completely relevant way.
Don't see it if You don’t want to see a more spare, modern and dark production of this American classic that seems completely fresh and relevant.
Also This production, more spare (11 in cast; 8 in orchestra) has been give... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see an excellent cast in a well-staged revival of a historic and interesting work; you like Brechtian theatre.
Don't see it if you don't like sung-through plays; don't want to see very polemic and political theatre.
Also First produced in 1937, this Blitzstein sung-through play is agitprop ... Read more Read less
See it if you’d enjoy an intelligent, sensitive and entertaining play with music with an excellent cast exploring the life of Judy Holiday.
Don't see it if you’re not interested in a bio of Judy Holiday; or don’t like smaller shows on a small set.
Also Broadway veterans Andréa Burns, Mark Lotito, Andrea Bianci and Mark Sp... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see the Broadway incarnation of a refreshing, upbeat and hilarious musical with a great cast and a fun score.
Don't see it if you don't like musicals with a contemporary score or wouldn't enjoy a funny musical about teen angst.
Also Be More Chill, a musical about a nerdy high-school student who ingests... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy intelligent politica/social humor; you're a fan of Colin Quinn.
Don't see it if you don't like political humor or one-man shows.
See it if you would enjoy a truly fun and "feel good" musical based on true life events in the aftermath of 9/11.
Don't see it if you were so traumatized by the 9/11 events that you are unable to watch a show which will bring back the memories.
Also This was a delightful night at the theatre: heartwarming, both poignan... Read more Read less
See it if You want to enjoy a truly great theater-at-its-best experience: a phenomenal and riveting play, great cast, wonderful staging. Transporting
Don't see it if You don’t have 8 hours (the time flies by: not one minute of it slow).
Also Great theatre is a transporting experience. This work of genius stayed... Read more Read less
See it if you'd like to see an excellent cast in a potentially very good musical with an excellent score.
Don't see it if you'd like to steer clear of Israeli-Palestinian politics or 9-11; would like a more coherent story line.
Also The score was excellent and the cast very good as well. The major prob... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy the expressiveness of the Yiddish language; you enjoy dark existentialist humor.
Don't see it if You don’t like subtitles; are offended by raunchy language, bawdy humor and simulated sex; don’t like dark humor.
Also This was an interesting production of an intriguing play by a small bu... Read more Read less
See it if you would like to see an excellent cast in a funny and delightfully entertaining production of some of Chekhov's short stories.
Don't see it if you don't like Russian theatre/would prefer a more traditional story line.
Also This was a delightful production: light and funny--at times (such as t... Read more Read less
See it if you love great acapella singing, witty political and social satire and bawdy humor.
Don't see it if you are homophobic, would not enjoy watching a fun, witty drag ensemble with great voices signing parodies of holiday classics.
Also A fun evening of side-splitting laughter and great acapella singing br... Read more Read less
See it if You'd enjoy a raunchy and irreverent musical (performed by a likable talented cast) skewer the Book of Genesis in a profanity laced show.
Don't see it if You are offended by profanity (there is lots here) and/or very raunchy satire of God and religion. You dislike "South Park" type humor.
Also God is an angry and vengeful psychopath in this very raunchy and irrev... Read more Read less
See it if You'd enjoy a musical about the Jewish immigrant experience; if you enjoy Yiddish music and culture; are interested in a piece of NY history
Don't see it if You don't like subtitles: this musical is in Yiddish with English and Russian subtitles.
Also This is an excellent, delightful production. I laughed and cried--it w... Read more Read less
See it if If you want to see an excellent cast in an edgy dark comedy postulating the origin of the Iraq war.
Don't see it if You don't like political humor/satire or prefer a more traditional musical.
Also The cast was excellent in this clever and absorbing political satire s... Read more Read less
See it if You like opera or Mozart and would enjoy a contemporary retelling of this social satire.
Don't see it if You don't like opera or prefer traditional renditions or don't want to laugh while enjoying Mozart's wonderful score.
Also A delightful re-telling of Fígaro, set in modern day LA. Great cast of... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy fun, campy humor, great acting and singing, and watching a bravura performance in a hilarious one-man (not including band) show.
Don't see it if You don't like campy, dark or edgy humor; don't enjoy one man shows; wouldn't enjoy a lot of theatre references.
Also Sean Patrick Monahan gives a wickedly delicious and bravura performanc... Read more Read less
See it if You love musicals and would like to see an excellent production With a great cast in a more intimate Off-Broadway venue.
Don't see it if You don’t like musicals or prefer more modern ones: this (even with “new” script, is a bit corny and dated.
Also Beth Malone was excellent as Molly. The production was great, and danc... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy humorous story-telling in a one-man show format; you don’t mind mildly raunchy humor.
Don't see it if You don’t like one-man shows or “dick” jokes.
See it if you are interested in Russian history/literature; would like to see some good acting in a small but intellectual piece.
Don't see it if You want a plot driven play or don't have a lot of patience for a rather slow production.
Also A recording of Mayakovsky reading his poetry is available online. This... Read more Read less
See it if You want to spend a delightful evening watching a great cast in a light-hearted, hilariously funny and entertaining musical.
Don't see it if You are in the mood for something serious; don't like a campy plot or absurdist humor.
Also If you loved Be More Chill, this is even better. Iconis shows he's mor... Read more Read less
See it if You’re in town from Topeka and want to see a Broadway musical and aren’t picky. No don’t! See most anything else!
Don't see it if You want to avoid a cringeworthy script, mostly forgettable songs and a badly-directed (in Previews) show. I loved the movie; hated this.
Also We bought tickets because we really liked Santino Fontana in Cinderell... Read more Read less
See it if you like Cole Porter and or Kelli O'Hara, or want to see a wonderful production of this classic musical
Don't see it if you don't like musicals--although I can't imagine anyone not liking this one!
Also Kelli O'Hara and the rest of the cast are all in top form in this wond... Read more Read less
See it if you are a huge fan of the Fleabag show on Amazon and don’t mind seeing the one woman show on which it was based.
Don't see it if you don’t like solo shows; don’t enjoy some raunchy material; or have seen Fleabag and don’t want to see a lot of the same material.
Also We are huge fans of the show on Amazon Prime, and found this disappoin... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a moving and entertaining musical performed by an excellent cast.
Don't see it if you prefer a more traditional musical; you are easily upset by a show centering around a teen suicide.
See it if you want to see a great cast in a refreshing, up-beat contemporary musical that became a cult classic in its off-Broadway run.
Don't see it if you don't like musicals with a contemporary score or prefer more "traditional" musicals.
Also Be More Chill, a musical about a nerdy high-school student who ingests... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a work in progress having the makings of a fun and funny musical. Great songs, endearing cast, but short run time.
Don't see it if You want to see a more polished, full length musical; or the topic of suicide upsets you.
See it if You enjoy opera or like Wagner and are interested in an amusing and well-acted play centered on the Wagners’ anti-Semitism and Parsifal.
Don't see it if You’re not interested in Wagner, opera or a humorous treatment of anti-Semitism; or want more action than talk.
Also A witty, interesting and well-staged production with an excellent cast... Read more Read less
See it if ...you enjoy a classic musical featuring great singing and excellent dance.
Don't see it if ...you wouldn't enjoy a dated and muddled storyline; want something more modern or upbeat.
Also The cast features some truly excellent singers in Renee Fleming, Linda... Read more Read less
See it if you are easily amused.
Don't see it if you are expecting political satire in the style of SNL/Alec Baldwin; are a Trump supporter, bless your heart...meant in the Southern sense:)
Also Truly disappointing. Trump's own utterances provide so much fodder for... Read more Read less
See it if you want to enjoy this classic and delightful Lerner and Lowe musical, wonderfully performed with great sets and beautiful costumes.
Don't see it if you prefer the modern to traditional musicals; or if you find the old classics out-dated.
Also This is a DELIGHTFUL production: beautifully staged, wonderfully acted... Read more Read less
See it if If you love Harry Potter or if you want to see amazing effects and stage magic. If you want to enter a realm of magic for five hours.
Don't see it if You don’t like Harry Potter or are unwilling to spend the time or money to watch two successive 2.5 hour performances.
Also The magic and effects of this production surpass even those of the eig... Read more Read less
See it if you'd enjoy Richard Thomas' brilliant score in this irreverent and socially relevant opera/musical performed by a wonderful cast.
Don't see it if you don't like profanity (and there is ample in this work) or are easily offended by social/religious satire.
Also Is it opera? Musical? Either way, Richard Thomas' work is as hilarious... Read more Read less
See it if you are a fan of Haley Mills; want to see an all-female cast hash out some deep issues in a frothy comedy that never delves too deeply.
Don't see it if you enjoy more cerebral humor or a deeper treatment of the personal issues faced by the characters.
Also The characters in the play are dealing with difficult personal issues:... Read more Read less
See it if you love a truly funny musical comedy performed by an excellent cast in a more intimate setting. Laugh-out-loud funny.
Don't see it if you don't like musical comedy or are homophobic.
Also What a delightful production! An excellent performance of a very enter... Read more Read less
See it if If you'd enjoy a small yet talented cast perform a somewhat clever, light musical satire based on the sayings of Ben Franklin.
Don't see it if You prefer traditional musicals with a full cast; prefer a plot to a series of interrelated vignettes; are looking for a polished production
Also This production was enjoyable but unpolished, and became a bit tiresom... Read more Read less
See it if You love great singing and would enjoy a delightful, but less than perfect, musical tall tale of the adventures of an irrepressible woman.
Don't see it if You don't like farce or musicals or expect a perfect production.
Also The singing by all was great, the musical very well staged. The score ... Read more Read less
See it if you love Noel Coward and/or Kevin Kline; or are nostalgic for drawing room comedy.
Don't see it if you're not a fan of Noel Coward or Kevin Kline; you prefer something more contemporary and modern.
Also Kevin Kline and the two female leads playing his wife and secretary ar... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see bravura performances by two of the greatest singers ever on Broadway (Lupone and Ebersole) in a story of two strong women.
Don't see it if you have no interest in an engaging recount of the rivalry between two female pioneers of the beauty industry.
Also Excellent!! or as Seth Rudetsky would say, AHMAHZING! Ebersole and Lup... Read more Read less
See it if You love Beckett (+/or Andre the Giant); you enjoy clever dialogue and great acting; want to see a play about an unlikely friendship.
Don't see it if you didn't enjoy "MY Dinner with Andre" or "Breakfast with Blassie" or dialogue driven works. You don't like Beckett or Andre the Giant.
Also This was a WONDERFUL and delightful surprise, like walking into a loca... Read more Read less