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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 production portrayed him largely as a whining, gambling, alcoholic kvetch, and showed little of his charisma or public appeal. This is a sloooow, but thoughtful piece: it was engrossing, but could have been much better.... 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 more than a one-hit wonder. There are two alternating female leads: in the performance we attended we saw Anne L. Nathan in a wonderfully funny and entertaining performance as a Broadway actress "of a certain age" turned bounty hunter, reminding me of Bette Midler in her best days. The laughs were non-stop. This show appealed to young and old alike. Delightfully refreshing!... Read more Read less

See it if You like musicals and don’t mind a somewhat amateurish production.

Don't see it if You want to see a polished, well-executed production.

Also The lead actress was pretty good. The guy playing the multiple male parts was not. The sound was terrible, with lots of audio feedback. The lighting was also not good.... 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 Cinderella and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. He had his moments, but his performance was very uneven. Sarah Stiles, Lilli Cooper and Andy Grotelueschen were good, but couldn’t save this mess. The plot switch from a soap opera to a play made no sense whatsoever and strained credulity. The music, with the exception of two potentially good songs, was forgettable at best; but memorable for how jarring and banal it largely was. The theme of gender reversal is a tricky one in this era. The treatment here was as awkward as Biden’s recent joke, and showed a clueless approach, and lacking in the humor needed to support it. Tootsie’s character declares “being a woman is no job for a man!” In the modern day, where gender fluidity and choice are viable opt, why can’t it be? But this shaky vehicle is the wrong one to deal with this subject. The movie worked. This was a fail.... 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 wonderful revival of KMK. The Dancing is great. The production seems fresh and contemporary.... 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 disappointing. It’s a repetition of a lot of the same material; not surprising, really, as this Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit is the show on which it was based. But it’s not nearly as funny or entertaining in one person form, and seems both rushed as Waller-Bridge speaks rather quickly to cover all in 65 minutes; and also feels slow in places. It also lacks the sexiness of the tv show.... 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 a quantum computer in the form of a pill to enable him to "be more chill" had a sold-out run off-Broadway, and became a cult classic with a huge youth following. It's even better in its Broadway incarnation, with largely the same cast but upgraded and marvelous costumes and sets. This is a wonderfully funny musical with lots of laughs, great songs and an energetic and endearing cast.... 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, Linday Mendez and Joshua Henry. The choreography and dancing are excellent. The plot, however, is dated, muddled and cliche; Henry's acting doesn't match his singing; and the second act seemed to drag. It's worth going for the singing and dance, but this musical is very dated and the acting and plot more operatic than Broadway.... 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 laughs (and tears), yet this show, lasting 90 minutes without intermission, was sadly devoid of laughs. A few chuckles throughout the audience, but much more a sad reminder of America's current plight than a refreshing satire. The campy, over-the-top portrayal of Baron was tasteless, and the portrayal of Melania one-dimensional and another missed opportunity; one of many in this sadly disappointing show.... 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 and sung, performed by a full orchestra; the ending slightly updated in a way I found very satisfying, having cringed a bit recently watching the Harrison-Hepburn movie. Lauren Abrose has a wonderful voice and seemed like a more genuine Eliza than Hepburn; Harry Hadden-Paton was excellent as Prof. Higgins, and Norbert Leo Butz wonderfully entertaining as Alfred Doolittle. Dame Diana Rigg and Alan Corduner were spot-on as Mrs. Higgins and Pickering. The two hour first act flew by; and the cast received a standing ovation at the conclusion of the second. I was expecting to be a bit disappointed by this production, as the original was hard to match, but was found this to be a great production in all respects.... 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 eight HP films. This live theatre production fully absorbs one into this magical realm. The cast, staging, sets and costumes are equally wonderful. The story is filled with drama, compassion and excitement. It does help to have read the book, as the final act was a bit confusing. But even if you’re not familiar with the HP canon (you poor Muggle!) this is an amazing production, unlike any I’ve ever seen. Stagecraft for the 21st Century!... 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, brilliant and entertaining--and perhaps even more relevant-- in this wonderfully adapted and staged for New Group's off-Broadway production as when I first saw it at the National Theatre in London. Featuring a cast of terrific Broadway and ready-for-Broadway singers and talented operatic voices in the raunchy and socially relevant performance filled with laughs and social satire, this is one of the best off-Broadway productions I've ever seen.... 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: divorce, loss of a child, mental illness. Yet the treatment never delves beyond the superficial; that which one would expect from a sitcom. Director Amanda Bearse acted in and directed "Married with Children"--it shows. This play could have been so much better--and even more funny--if she and the writer had gone deeper than the sit-com approach employed here. The first act was excruciatingly slow. One hoped for better in Act 2, but the resolution was muddy, confusing and disappointing.... 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 entertaining, laugh-out-loud musical comedy. I really didn't expect such a fun, engaging performance; but this Gallery Players production was truly excellent. The cast were all wonderful, and the singing and staging were excellent. Most definitely worth the trip to Park Slope!... 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 tiresome as we followed a $100 bill in the persona of a proverb-quoting Benjamin Franklin pass from person to person in a series of inter-related vignettes. The small cast was earnest and talented and the singing was pretty good--particularly the female lead. But even at 90 minutes (with no intermission) the show began to drag after awhile. If you're not expecting polish or perfection it was a fun evening.... 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 was wonderful. This farcical tall tale was a bit reminiscent of Candide and Pippin. It could have been edited down a bit: the first act was overly long; but overall a fun and delightful evening.... 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 are excellent. But unless you are fan of Noel Coward or nostalgic for the era of drawing room comedy you are likely to find this production disappointing. The play was slow (particularly the first act) and dated; the humor smile-inducing but not laugh provoking. Unlike Wilde, Coward's plays don't seem to stand the test of time, but seem more relics of a bygone age. The set and costumes were well done. But if it were not for Kevin Kline's presence there would be little reason to see this show.... 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 Lupone have such YUGE talent: two of the greatest singers on the planet. To hear them sing together was such a treat. They received a resounding standing ovation at curtain call. The story was a really engaging one as well: about the rivalry between two women who were entrepreneurial pioneers--from very different backgrounds yet with much in common. It was also a fascinating account of marketing in the beauty industry. See it if you can!... 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 local restaurant and being served up a memorably great meal. Dave Sikula and Brendan Averett gave wonderful performances as Beckett and Andre the Giant--especially Averett, as he progressed from the timid child giant to a world famous wrestler. The dialogue was charming, witty and touching as the two unlikely friends exchanged their very different views on life as their unusual friendship evolved over many years. The 80 minutes flew by as the characters expressed their philosophies toward life, performance and writing. Performances and writing were delightfully entertaining. A must-see if you liked "Dinner with Andre" or "Breakfast with Blassie" or other dialogue-driven work.... Read more Read less

See it if you like one-woman shows; if you want to hear a pleasant voice; if you like Sophie Tucker but don't require a spot on recreation.

Don't see it if you don't like one-person shows; you are expecting a Bette Midler quality rendition and recreation of Tucker's brassy and raunchy style.

Also I really wanted to like this more: Melanie Gall has a lovely voice--but it wasn't quite right: operatically trained, but she lacked the brassiness and confidence of Tucker or Bette Midler's wonderful tributes. I'm in agreement with most of the other reviews: maybe because this was one of the first shows in the run, but Gall lacked the confidence and boldnesss to "sell" these songs; she lacked the timing the raunchy jokes required and she occasionally strayed off-key. Perhaps stronger musical and acting direction would have helped. Gall seems like a charming person and has a strong voice--she needs to drop the operatic style, relax, have fun and really cut loose! I don't think it's beyond her ability to do so, but it needs work.... Read more Read less

See it if You love dogs. You enjoy romantic comedy musicals. You don't mind a small cast in a simple yet entertaining musical.

Don't see it if You don't like dogs; prefer something more sophisticated (it's not exactly Cole Porter); you don't enjoy a small musical.

Also Not very sophisticated, but a pleasant and enjoyable evening with a simple but likable score, a good cast and a fun surprise at the end. Running at 90 minutes, it was a pleasant diversion and an enjoyable evening.... Read more Read less

See it if if you have relatives performing in the show and you can't come up with an excuse not to go watch them.

Don't see it if you don't like an agonizingly long (at 80 minutes for Devdas!), amateurish and very poorly executed dance performance. Simply awful.

Also I wish I had better things to say: the performers seemed like lovely young people, enjoying their chance in the spotlight. The concept of setting Devdas in a modern-day dance competition in India was not a bad one. Unfortunately, the execution was simply terrible. The "dancer" portraying the emcee was embarrassingly bad. The male and two female leads might have been okay in an amateur production, but they lacked any semblance of grace (the lifts looked like the male dancers were attempting to heft potato sacks). What was worse...in fact simply inconceivable and painful, was that this performance tracked at 80 minutes! After enduring this we had to flee the theatre and could not stay for Choker Bali, so this review does not apply to that. I can't imagine how the choreographer and director could ever conceive of dragging this repetitive and boring performance out for longer than 25 minutes at most. Simply Leonard Pinth Garnel TERRIBLE, if you remember the old SNL sketches.... 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 pleasant bass voice, and really enjoyed the Hamilton-style rap in Act I. The staging and choreography are great, the cast, including Jasmine Cephas Jones (Hamilton) and Ritchie Coster (marvelous in the tv show "Happy") were all great, and the story was engaging and fun.... 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 given new life and resonance, reflecting some of the darker elements of today’s America. The staging, acting and singing were amazing; and this show delivers an emotional impact I have not experienced since Angels in America. If you want a fresh take on this American classic which will seems completely fresh, relevant and riveting, don’t miss this show.... 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 theatre, and the plot and dialogue can be obvious and unsubtle. There are some beautiful songs here though, and this production is wonderfully directed by John Doyle in this minimalist yet very intimate production, featuring an excellent cast, including the wonderful Lara Pulver and Tony Yazbeck. It's not only a fascinating piece of theatrical history, surprisingly relevant once again in the Trump era; but the score is beautiful and has some very moving and wonderful songs.... Read more Read less

See it if You love Fiddler and you would like to see this moving, intimate and well-staged and acted Yiddish version

Don't see it if You don’t like subtitles and don’t speak Yiddish.

Also This moving and “haimish” Joel Grey production in the “mother tongue “ of our Ashkenazi grandparents and forebears is a must-see for lovers of Fiddler. Smaller and more intimate than the Broadway production it is, in its way, even more moving. Bring your hanky!... 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 Spivey (all but Burns play multiple roles) were all excellent in this small but witty, touching and informative bio of Judy Holiday. The story was absorbing and the 90 minute production was engaging and interesting.... Read more Read less

See it if You like John Laroquette or the plays of John Guare.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy the absurd; or prefer more traditional theatre.

Also Funny, and at times entertaining, but at other times slow going. Laroquette was good as the lead, but the writing is a bit pretentious at times (is Guare putting himself on par with Checkov); and I found the two children characters highly annoying.... 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 a quantum computer in the form of a pill to enable him to "be more chill" had a sold-out run off-Broadway, and became a cult classic with a huge youth following. It's even better in its Broadway incarnation, with largely the same cast but upgraded and marvelous costumes and sets. This is a wonderfully funny musical with lots of laughs, great songs and an energetic and endearing cast. Note: after seeing this show I saw "Dear Evan Hansen" next. My wife and I both enjoyed BMC even more than Evan Hansen; I thought the music was much better as well. If you're choosing between the two, see this one!... 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 love a good, funny, upbeat musical comedy with social relevance, a good book and an excellent cast.

Don't see it if you are homophobic.

Also An endearing and delightful musical: funny, excellent cast, good songs and some great dance numbers. Sure to make you leave the theatre with a smile!... Read more Read less

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 poignant and funny; with delightful staging, a very entertaining (but not overly memorable) score and lyrics and an endearing cast. It was a truly "feel good" experience, illustrating the good in people emerging from tragic events.... 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 with me between parts 1 and 2, and continues to thrill me a day later. This is one of the greatest theatrical experiences I’ve ever had...or hope to have. Although it debuted in 1991, the story seems even more resonant today; and not only Nathan Lane, but the entire cast, delivers some of the best and most memorable and moving performances I’ve ever seen. I laughed and cried; a day later, I’m still doing both. This play is a true work of genius; and this wonderful production fully does it justice. No matter if you are gay or straight or in between; old or young; Black, White or other, this play will move you, uplift you and transport you with its humanity and brilliance. Theatre at its best and high.... 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 problem is with the story line, which is a bit muddled, contrived and undeveloped. There's a good musical in here somewhere. It just needs more work.... Read more Read less

See it if If you don’t mind seeing an enthusiastic cast in a somewhat entertaining but clichéed musical.

Don't see it if You prefer to see a more polished production.

Also We had enough after first act and left at intermission. Cast had some good singers but problems staying in tune. Plot is a bit dated (as opposed to the original Lysistrata) and filled with stereotypes.... 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 but talented three-person cast. It’s dark existentialist humor reminded me of a Yiddish Beckett. The play is rather dark and depressing, however, and about 20 minutes too long.... 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 the dentist sketch) laugh-out-loud. The cast were excellent actors and singers; the direction excellent. A very entertaining production.... 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 brought to us by this bawdy, hilarious, sharp-witted and very talented troupe, the Kinsey Six.... 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 irreverent--and at the same time fairly literal (wherein lies its cleverness) send-up of the Book of Genesis. Writer/director Jay Winston Gill leads the cast as a profanity-spewing , cane-thumping Supreme Being who is disgusted by his ultimate creation of humanity and dispenses his wrath freely throughout this somewhat-funny and very-off-color musical with a fun and enjoyable score and a number of well-performed songs by this likable and talented cast. But while sometimes funny (e.g. the running Jesus Christ reference), its humor is a bit too obvious and not witty enough to support the constant profanity and raunch. In other words, if you're expecting "Book of Mormon", Life of Brian" or "South Park" quality, "Stuff" falls short. But it's clever, the score is enjoyable and the cast very talented. If you love a good laugh at the expense of God or organized religion, you might enjoy this.... 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 was truly a faithful recounting of the experience of my grandparents arrival in America but, more broadly, a celebration of how immigrants have assimilated and made NY and the US great. Very relevant in this Trump era. Also very nostalgic: some of the songs were ones I heard growing up as the grandson of Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants. Singing and staging were wonderful, as was the entire cast. A wonderful surprise.... 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 speculating on how and why the US entered the Iraq war. Set is minimal, and songs not very memorable, but dialogue was intriguing and thought-provoking. If you're into politics this is an excellent choice.... 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 wonderful singers who also delivered excellent comedic performances; nicely staged with an excellent ser. Refreshing, entertaining and relevant.... 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 performance in this one man (not including stage band) cabaret performance from hell recounting the story of Ronald Reagan High School Drama Club President Desmond Channing and his fall from grace. Monahan brings all characters to life with boundless energy and great talent in this darkly humorous tale . I can't wait to see him in more roles--he's sure to become a star.... Read more Read less

See it if you like Sara Rulh; are interested in a contemporary dramedy; are intrigued by the concept of polyamory.

Don't see it if You are turned off by the idea of polyamory or sexually provocative themes; prefer more traditional works.

Also I was left confused by exactly what the author's "message" was here. The plot seemed rushed and the development less than credible. It was entertaining, but only mildly. The Lincoln Center audience was mostly older, and there were a number of empty seats by the second act.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like interactive theatre and burlesque and are outgoing and willing to interact with the characters off the main cabaret floor.

Don't see it if You don't like burlesque or interactive theatre; or if you wish to see a more polished production.

Also Could have been MUCH better. I very much enjoyed the four piece jazz band, but the singer was very weak, and the burlesque performances abbreviated and/or not very good. One really needs to interact with the performers, ask questions and explore to get the most of this production--but the opportunities to do so could have been expanded and more lavish. I enjoyed the performances of the emcee, the band, the burlesque artiste with the bow and arrow and Pavel the Clown; but otherwise the quality of performance could have been better. In short, I found the concept and setting interesting, but the show lacking in execution.... Read more Read less

See it if if you love Shakespeare and want to see one his most famous histories; or if you enjoy seeing creative updated interpretations of classics.

Don't see it if if you are very traditionalist and would not enjoy a modern pop-infused update of a classic Shakespeare play; if you can't tolerate violence

Also This was an interesting production: well-acted by a very competent cast led by actor/director Max Hunter, whose portrayal of Richard was quite good.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoyed the movie, you enjoy Doo Wop or the music of Alan Menken, or enjoy a sweet and sentimental story staged well with a good cast.

Don't see it if You don't like Doo Wop or prefer a more complex and contemporary musical. But this is a musical that will appeal to a very broad audience.

Also The description I've heard of "Jersey Boys" meets "Romeo and Juliet" is a bit apt, but the romance is downplayed in this show. The music is good, but there really were not great "show-stoppers" in the score. The story is sentimental and a bit clicheed, but the cast was very good, the music and signing enjoyable and the set and staging excellent.... Read more Read less