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See it if You want to see a hilarious spoof on theater, film, acting, art, and just an all around queen of comedy

Don't see it if You don’t like weird things or laughing

See it if You can relate to family dynamics and that feeling of trying to get to really KNOW your parents. Excellent performances.

Don't see it if Plays bore you. It’s just under 2 hours with no intermission. It’s very good, but could be tedious if you’re not interested.

See it if You can get a dang ticket! The cast, orchestrations, direction, and overall experience are sensational. Lindsay Mendez is revelatory.

Don't see it if You can’t get a ticket. It’s transferring to broadway, just get one then.

See it if You want a new, big, bouncy, splashy, broadway comedy! The cast is excellent and the tunes are jazzy fire!

Don't see it if You like little downtown shows or edgy material. This is done in a very classical way.

See it if You want to see Pope and Bettany in wonderfully fitting roles. They play excellently off each other and embody these humans wonderfully.

Don't see it if You’re looking for something epic or sweeping. It’s not really that. Also, there’s drugs and language that is a bit heavy for kids.

See it if you're in the holiday spirit or you want to see the masterful Mr. Mays at work! It's an excellent adaptation.

Don't see it if it's a little on the spooky side but I think it's pretty palatable for everyone!

See it if you literally cannot get a ticket to ANYTHING else. It's not "terrible", but staying at a bar might be a better use of your time

Don't see it if You can get that ticket to anything new, fresh, and not on tour

See it if You want to see a different kind of play and support the youngest playwright to ever be produced on Broadway! It’s wild!

Don't see it if Unconventional structure will throw you for a loop. Lots of language and adult themes, don’t bring the kiddos.

See it if You love new musicals that are their own beautiful little thing. It’s so touching and hilarious on top of being brilliantly performed.

Don't see it if …um… if you don’t like laughing, or being teary, or I don’t I know. I guess it has SOME BRIEF strong language. Maybe don’t bring little kids

See it if You enjoy K-pop music or want to experience an insanely talented ensemble cast! The music sequences are a blast! Awesome tech, too

Don't see it if You want a good script or truly interesting characters. There are some good ideas but overall the script is so bland.

See it if plays that force you to walk the line between sympathy/repulsion interest you. The play lives in a grey but VERY real part of society.

Don't see it if you are looking for something light or something for the kids. Content is all about sex-offenders

See it if You want to see an excellent concert-esque staging of this rarely done piece. Also, conducted by JRB himself is NOT to be missed

Don't see it if Small technical issues are going to ruin your experience. It’s a very short run for a Gala season so there’s some little mic issues

See it if You want to see a master at work. Birbiglia’s style is unmatched and this, his latest, is genius on genius.

Don't see it if Go see it. Just go see it.

See it if You want a great, light, flashy, and entertaining night out! Super fun and the song arrangements are really good

Don't see it if You're looking for a lot of substance or depth. It is pure popcorn-fluff. Just go and forget your troubles.

See it if You want to see two brilliant performers tackle an equally brilliant piece of theatre. Not to be missed.

Don't see it if Looking to take the kids to a show, or… um… yeah. Just not kids. You should otherwise go

See it if You want an easy evening of entertainment for the whole family. Generally enjoyable with good performances.

Don't see it if You’re expecting a ground-shaking achievement. The new casting reveals a handful of interesting moments but overall doesn’t do much

See it if This stellar cast and a masterwork of a play excites you. Superb cast and direction. Moving and provoking.

Don't see it if You’re looking for a kid-friendly evening or don’t like wordy plays. It’s dialogue is dense and if you aren’t turned in you’ll miss it.

See it if You want to see an expertly acted and directed Miller classic. Pierce and Clark are exquisite.

Don't see it if You want a short FUN show. It’s a 3-hour epic. And the material is dated! The cast shines, but the story flaws are on display

See it if You want a hilarious evening with an incredible storyteller!

Don't see it if You want a musical or something extravagant.

See it if You are in town for its limited run! It’s a sensational cast and orchestra performing sensational material. Just go. Take the family.

Don't see it if Are you kidding me?! Go. See. This. Show.

See it if You want a raucous re-telling of this well-known classic. The modern characterization and placement is so hilarious and entertaining!

Don't see it if i mean... if you can get a ticket you should check it out. There's some language/content that may be hard on young ears but it's so so good

See it if You can get a ticket! It was an immaculate experience I won’t soon forget

Don't see it if There is no “don’t” reason, unless you can’t get a ticket. Try. Try to go

See it if You want to see THE BEST new show of the season. It’s excellent and hard-hitting in its approach and opinions. Enjoy the ride!

Don't see it if Not for kids as there’s a lot of sex and language. You’re expecting a sparkly, clean, broadway show. It’s the anti-show. Downtown theatre.

See it if You love Shaina Taub and love new musical theatre.

Don't see it if You’re wanting a brief evening. It’s a long one but it’s a general good

See it if You want to see an incredibly creative and unique approach to a classic Shakespeare piece! Sam Gold’s direction rocks

Don't see it if You can’t handle a slow build. Act 1 you FEEEEEEL the length, but Act 2 is WELL-worth the payoff.

See it if You want to see a really great first revival of a much loved show! Beanie, Jane, Jared, and Ramin are all outstanding!

Don't see it if You are married to Babs as Fanny. Beanie bring her own spunk and sparkle and it's very different. Personally, I loved Beanie

Also I adored how the show SOUNDED! The orchestra and the general sound mixing were superb! I could've listened to the show all day and night. And the tap dancing is absolutely jaw-dropping. Jared Grimes throughout and the entire ensemble in the second act nail it.

Act two of the show is dated and kind of a slog but it has always been that way. Fierstein's new book helps it a bit but it's a heavy burden to bear. I wish it was as bouncy as Act 1 but it's just not. Trouble of a lot of the shows that were written around the same time as this was.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see an American classic performed excellently by Mr. Rockwell and Mr. Fishburne. Great staging and character direction.

Don't see it if Plays aren’t your thing. It’s very dated which is the piece’s only downfall. Lots of language and slurs.

See it if You want to see Debra Messing live in a play that was clearly written for her. The whole cast performs excellently.

Don't see it if You are looking for any depth or anything really new. The script is pretty dull and base level. Also, weirdly tragic? I don’t know… it’s meh

See it if You want to see a well-performed version of a not-often-done piece. First every broadway revival!

Don't see it if Nudity bothers you. If you’re looking for new fresh takes on race and sexual orientations. The show, though written in 2003, is dated.

See it if you want a unique experience that will scare you in all the fun ways!

Don't see it if you're looking for a lot of substance or if you don't like a good scare to raise your heart rate

See it if You can afford the ticket price and you want to see a flashy fun standing of a much loved musical! Hugh and Sutton are wonderful together

Don't see it if You’re looking for anything edgy or new. This is classic on classic on classic.

See it if You want to see all the new shows this season

Don't see it if You don’t want to waste 3 hours. The cast and set are great but the piece itself is so dull and boring. There’s nothing to connect to

See it if You love Sondheim and love his edgier works performed by a cast of all-stars!

Don't see it if You want to avoid a night of “politics” and you want to take the kids to a show

See it if You want to see a brilliant new staging of one of the most brilliant and loved musicals of all time. Fantastic!

Don't see it if I honestly can’t think of a reason. Probably just go see it

See it if You want to see a much-anticipated revival of a musical that doesn't adhere to traditional musical theatre norms with exquisite performances

Don't see it if You're looking for the kids, a "fun" evening out, or something light. This show is deceptive in how it sucks you in and makes you emotional

See it if you want to welcome back Broadway with a passionate and personal piece.

Don't see it if you want to bring small children. there's a lot of language and adult themes.

See it if You want a fun night of great singing! It’s a brisk bounce through history with some BANGIN pop jams and vocal performances.

Don't see it if You’re looking for anything with depth. Very surface level but it never presents itself to be anything that it’s not

Also Abby Mueller is my everything. That is all.

See it if You want to see the newest piece by Mr. Letts. Good acting all around from the ensemble.

Don't see it if You don’t like shows with twisty plots. Also, the flaw is that there is a lot of “reading statements” which is informative but boring

See it if You want to see a much needed shake up of a classic. Forget what you knew and experience the new. It’s hauntingly powerful.

Don't see it if You can’t except change

Also While I loved the production there’s no rightful reason the production is protecting the actions of Ramasar. He’s replaceable in the show. That being said, the positive is that 33 excellent performers are making their debuts in a strikingly original take of this piece.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a great new play with absolutely killer performances. The script, story, & characters are exceptional and resonant.

Don't see it if Um... probably not a kids show. But other than that I’d recommend it.

See it if You want to hear some solid arrangements of Bob Dylan classics sang by a vocally gifted ensemble of talent!

Don't see it if You are looking for a cohesive night of theatre. Nothing made sense and the direction was absent. Shame.

See it if You want a fun show with a great cast! Very funny and sweet!

Don't see it if You are looking for a new dramatic classic. It’s fun, but not a lot of depth.

See it if You want to see a modern classic on Broadway. Fuller's script deserves the attention and praise. The cast is very talented to boot!

Don't see it if You want to see a "good" production of the show. Felt as though all the tension was sucked out of the piece due to the direction.

Also I'd love to see this show done with urgency or with anything that leans into the actual "murder mystery" of the story. This production ignored that HUGE party of the plot causing this relatively short play to feel like an overly lengthy slog.

Mr. Underwood handles the play comfortably, but the real stars of the show are the soldiers. Combined, their performances are deep and magnetic. Go for them... Read more Read less

See it if You want to prep yourself for the holidays. A spectacular production of a beloved tale! Unique in its telling and style! Wonderful!

Don't see it if You’re an unchanged Scrooge... :)

See it if You are a die hard Tomei fan or are a subscriber to RTC

Don't see it if you want to see a show with good acting, scenic design, script, or direction...everything is messy and weird

See it if You are looking for a unique theatrical experience: a new majestic modern epic. Wow!

Don't see it if You’re looking for a brief show or want to take the kids. The two parts together total about 7hrs worth of theatre

See it if You want to see one of the greats! What a night!!

Don't see it if You...um... I don’t know. Go see it.

See it if you want a new, smart, dark play that challenges as well as welcomes. It's a beautifully written piece by Mr. Rapp.

Don't see it if dark/heavy subject matter is not your thing

See it if You want to support new theatre and you like new takes on current events

Don't see it if You’re wanting a spark of brilliance or true creativity. The cast is generally good but the material services no one. Fluff loses the point