Geoffrey 3

See it if Want to see three great perforances

Don't see it if You only want to see musicals

Also I particularly could not related to subject matter so it might have biased my review

The show breaks the 4th wall. The actors talk to the audience directly for a lot of the show

The photos used in show are actual photos from the book;
[not sure about the videos] ; therefore the actors did not look like the people they were portraying

I did.not think the age differences between Nathan & Danny would work/be realistic but they pull it off

Quirk;
Who puts vegetables on grill before the meat... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a "jukebox" musical with 90 pop songs

Don't see it if don't like 90's pop or jukebox musicals

Also Paulo Szot's operatic voice comes through strong. He doesn't need to be "miked" at all LOL .

I am getting tired of rotating turntable sets; but I guess it is the "in think"

The songs do fit into the book of the musical

The back and forth dialogue between William and Anne could be from a Shakespeare play... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see 55 years of history 1899-1955 of an extended Jewish Family in Vienna

Don't see it if you want to see a show that runs 2 1/4 hours without an intermission

Also Unfortunately I was in the last row in the Orchestra and the two ladies in front of me were talking throughout the show.

Not very good when you want to hear the dialogue which is intense at times and hard to follow.

Probably have to go again... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a "prequel" to Peter Pan. You like musical plays and/or stories about Peter

Don't see it if Want to see a prequel to the Wizard of OZ [see Wicked]

Also A lot of the roles had men playing women roles and women playing men roles.

The matinee I saw had many young children who I hope are not confused with the gender identification issues?

A good starting point for parents to discuss this issue with the kids

I was also glad to see a lot of Dad's taking their kid's
Most of the children were VERY WELL behaved, except for the two boys next to me who were very pro-active.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see an old-fashion musical with a lot of Tap dancing

Don't see it if want to see a retailing of the original musical

Also NaTashia Yvette Williams who plays Sweet Sue Steals the show. A powerhouse voice.

Show however is over miked.
Many changes to original movie musical
Some worked for me others did not... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a bravado performance by Mr. Mays who performs a very dark version of the Dickens work.

Don't see it if Don't like Dickens or one man show

Also The stage is very dark; So the people wearing Apple watches ruin the mood/atmosphere

The lighting, sets, staging, special effects really add to Mr. Hays performance.

Mr. Hays knows how to "read" a Dickens novel... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a small time fun musical

Don't see it if you only like Splashy big time musicas

Also GREAT sets
Well acted
Fun songs though not memorable
One pet peeve I have is when a show has a clock but the time doesn't move

Question why would a person have Carpal Tunnel surgery on both hannds at the same time. [poetic license]... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see a Shakespeare Comedy in a Great off off Broadway Venue with bare sets [not a problem for me]

Don't see it if you do not like Shakespeare

Also I gave it a low score because i have a hard time with the Bard's old English [my fault]

It was helpful that they provided a synopsis of the play to read ahead of t
he show in case you were unfamiliar with the plot

Some actors I completely understood and they had great comedic "timing"

Some actors seemed like they were just speaking the text like in a College literature course

One actor was so nasal in their dialogue it was grating... Read more Read less

See it if A excellent revival of a Broadway musical

Don't see it if Do not like shows with drag queens

Also I am being very picky here.
1. I was in the 3rd row & was very distracted by the tattoos on Lola/Simon.

2. In the originally production in the song I am not my dad's son when Charlie and Lola sing that number there were characters on stage representing them as children and their dad's [a very powerful moment]

In this version it was just them singing.
I preferred the original version... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy Billy Crystal You want to see a show that provides singles and doubles, no home runs[close] and a couple of strikes out

Don't see it if Do not like Billy Crystal

Also My Wonderful Pain = to Do you love me from Fiddler on the Roof

If you know Route 17 is/was known as the Quickway... Read more Read less

See it if You like Farces and don't mind off color language

Don't see it if Farces are not your type of show Offended by off-color language

Also LL actors do a Great job especially his Hough.

They can cut out some of the vulgar language which is not really necessary; but there for shock value... Read more Read less

See it if Want to get lost for 2 hours and see a spoof of R&J in 1960's Brooklyn

Don't see it if don't like stereotyping although done in just

Also Just an enjoyable afternoon/evening with a excellent cast overall

See it if See comments

Don't see it if See comments

Also I had a seat in The side MEZZ so It was hard to hear all off the dialogue.

The play was non-linear going back and forth between LI bit’s ages 11 To 35

Entire cast is Excellant... Read more Read less

See it if Learn early history of 5 points circa 1863

Don't see it if You do not want to sit for 2:45 minutes You don’t care about NYC history in 1863

Also A little to long.
Some repetitive dancing... Read more Read less

See it if A powerful play dealing with inner city schools, a divorce family and parenting.

Don't see it if Don't like off-off-Broadway

Also Have to read the book "Native Son" to catch the references made in the play... Read more Read less

See it if Want to a Bravado performance by Chip Zien and some songs with Great lyrics

Don't see it if No reason not to see it

Also Great Ensemble cast. Nor sure it is Broadway Bound but can find a good life at a smaller off-Broadway Theater like New Stages... Read more Read less

See it if You want a great day in the theatre

Don't see it if No reason not to see it

Also Entire cast Great especially Christian Borle.
His “Spoiler alert” dying scene really knows how to ham it up and play to the audience.
Puppetry of Audrey 2 amazing .
I was in the 1st row and she was almost over my head. Don’t miss Show... Read more Read less

See it if you like a play dealing with four generations of women of a different age

Don't see it if straight palys

Also I enjoyed this very much
Women with many points of view... Read more Read less

See it if want to see a Sondheim musical

Don't see it if Do not like Sondheim

Also Two showstopping 11 hour Numbers; one by Ms. Lapone, one buy Ms. Link.

Did not like the lighting[To much "neon"]
Did not like staging/sets. i.e the "boxed in" sets.

I also did not care for the orchestra being placed above the actors taking up the top 1/3 of the stage.

The entire cast were Excellent.
At the show I saw In my opinion the audience was over enthusiastic.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like MJ's musical library

Don't see it if If you don't like MJ's music

Also Comments not in any particular order
1. By setting the musical in 1992.The show is able to avoid/sidestep MJ's later controversies
2. Was not thrilled with the new choreography of the Thriller number
3. The gypsies were superb
4. Liked the o mage to Fosse/Nicholas brothers
5. As with most Jukebox musicals a lot of the numbers or snippets which is necessary to keep the length of show reasonable. This is one of the better Jukebox musicals.
6.The character of Alejandro the videographer used for comic relief is not needed or better seen but not heard [sorry]
7. Another showing using the "New Thing" of using Projections. Well done here.
8. Still needs some work 3 weeks left before official opening... Read more Read less

See it if See it you like good singing of classic jazz numbers [Fat's Waller]

Don't see it if if you do not like revue's

Also The cast of 5 were great but Mr. Alexander J. Brown is superb .

The on stage band was excellent should have have been named individual

Kudos... Read more Read less

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Don't see it if See below

Also Lush Orchestrations
Unmemorable songs
The set/projections upstage the show
Just wasn’t my cup of tea
The tap dancing number is a 10... Read more Read less

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Don't see it if .

Also 2nd Act much better than 1st
the music and singing were excellent
I was bored at certain parts... Read more Read less

See it if A non-linear play with 6 actors playing multi roles with many costume changes expertly performed

Don't see it if 2 hour shows with no intermission

Also I think the show would have benefited if it had an intermission

It is a long play and I did not know when it will end

Dragged at times but still worth seeing... Read more Read less

See it if 1. Like actors playing multiple roles 2. Like dialog in the 3rd person

Don't see it if If you do not like 1&2 above plays that run over 3 hours

Also The play is like a stage version of a History Channel solid documentary

This is not about how Lehman went bankrupt [less than 5 minutes of the entire show

The live piano player was a nice addition

At several points the rotating "cubicle" got me dizzy.

And the men's line to use the bathroom is way larger then the women's... Read more Read less

See it if Want to get a head start on the Broadway Season I watched on Amazon Video the 2017 version of the play at Steppenwolf which I preferred.

Don't see it if you get upset with cursing and the N WORD

Also This version confused? me
But I never saw Waiting for Godot... Read more Read less

See it if Like Lett’s works

Don't see it if you do not like Lett’s Works

Also Think whistleblower
Very Kafkaesque... Read more Read less

See it if Once again a professional show by the gallery players

Don't see it if It is hard to get to Brooklyn

See it if Like Bob Dylan songs

Don't see it if You do not like Dylan

Also More of a play with Music
Very Slow moving... Read more Read less

See it if Like to see a gut wenching musical using Alanis Morrissette’s music shoehorned into a Diablo Cody book.

Don't see it if Do not like Alanis Morissette music

Also This is the 1st show and I have seen many that uses projections To its best (here that WSS)

Great staging.
Great On stage band in parts of show
Emotional ensemble
Standing ovation in middle of 2nd act... Read more Read less

See it if A spoof of Broadway musicals now and then

Don't see it if Don’t like musicals

Also Super talented cast

See it if See comments

Don't see it if See comments

Also Disappointing
Not as riveting as the movie
Maybe because for most of act 2 there was a high pitched noise coming from the audience.which took you out of the action. When I spoke to one of the Roundabout staff said they tried to locate the noise but couldn’t find it.

Note David Grier was in the original movie/different role.... Read more Read less

See it if See below

Don't see it if See below

Also Why 100?
Is it because of the holiday season?
Is it because it is the start of the New Year?

Is it bacuase it is Dickens?
Is it because of the Great acting?
Is it because of the great staging/scenery/music?

YES/YES/YES/YES and YES
sorry I saw it late in the run. A MUST SEE but it ends 01/05... Read more Read less

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Don't see it if See below

Also York is a Great place to see this type of show.

The Novelty numbers were best

I could not detect a set structure for the show.

Bsically it is what it is a Good Cabaret show highlighting Mr. Yeston's long career... Read more Read less

See it if Enjoyable musical rendition of a classic novel. A musical with Strong women leads

Don't see it if If you do not want to travel to Brooklyn

Also Another masterful production by Gallery Players.

They be real have a bad show... Read more Read less

See it if Like Tina Turner Music

Don't see it if If you do not like the above

Also THe Musical numbers were Good.
The book was hard to watch. Not that it was bad but the abuse she took was hard to watch... Read more Read less

See it if See comments

Don't see it if See comments

Also The nearly three hours flew by quickly.
The lead actors were great.
For some reason the children actors appeared/seemed to below the quality that the gallery players usually are Sorry... Read more Read less

See it if You like Disney Musicals

Don't see it if Can not stand Disney Musicals

Also Great musical to introduce youngsters to the theatre.

Great puppetry “Sven” was amazing would have liked him to take off his mask so we can see the man behind the mask.... Read more Read less

See it if Like 1970’s NYC politics

Don't see it if If you do not like the above

Also Harvey Fierstein is amazing
Would have rated it higher but I would have to remember more Yiddish

Great recap of 1970 politics
A must see... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see a show about a 50 year old going through a midlife crisis Like Tracy Letts plays

Don't see it if .

Also First Na this better than second act
A little bit to long... Read more Read less

See it if Like Mentalist performances

Don't see it if Hate mentaLIST

See it if You like the musical Cabaret performed by a Great ensemble

Don't see it if No reason not to

Also Brian Edward Levaro as the Emcee &
Erica Lustig were outstanding.

The musical number Cabaret was sung slow with such sadness and emotion it was uplifting; if that makes sense.

They said based on the 1998 Alan Cummings version? But the ending was not the same... Read more Read less

See it if Want to get a refresher course in mid 60's American History

Don't see it if DO not like American History

Also The last 10 minutes of the show in the white House Between Johnson and Nixon is absorbing and enlightening... Read more Read less

See it if Like Motown especially the Temptations (duh) The Supreme numbers were great

Don't see it if If you don’t like Motown or the Temptations (duh)

Also Great History of how the group formed and changed over the years

The band was superb glad they got to show of there stuff at the curtain bows... Read more Read less

See it if Great Scenery Great Singing

Don't see it if No reason not to see unless you do not like musicals

Also I guess I was expected to be blow away from what I heard and read so I was disappointed. But the show was fine
Get there early for the "re-show"... Read more Read less

See it if Like the albums

Don't see it if Don’t like the albums

Also Special effects can be dizzying
Fun show... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see to Broadway veterans at their best

Don't see it if if you do not like Politics

Also Went in with low expectations.
Was pleasantly surprised... Read more Read less

See it if See. Below

Don't see it if See below

Also 3 stars funny and great energy but story was not my cup of tea

See it if Want to see great Teens/young adults working there hearts out performing. "Moritz" was outstanding.

Don't see it if Do not want to travel to Brooklyn. Do not like rock type music.

Also Gallery Players is a off off Broadway venue which holds around 100 seats. Must of there shows do not use any amplification. This show does so they need to work out some of the kinks in the sound. The staging and use of projections and chalkboards were Great. The singing as always Top notch.... Read more Read less