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See it if You like superb ensemble acting and plays about politics.

Don't see it if You want to see a musical or a play that holds up. 'The Minutes' starts off well but, unfortunately, leaves the rails in the second half.

See it if you love musical theater, and Meredith Wilson's music, wonderfully staged and performed with an amazing ensemble cast and talented orchestra

Don't see it if you don't like musical theater at all or if you're waiting for this production to move to Broadway. I predict it will be there soon.

See it if you enjoy well done one-man shows - gay camp - and laughing.

Don't see it if you don't appreciate gay humor or want a musical

Also A note about the theater itself - Until this afternoon I though the John Golden Theatre on Broadway had the worst seats of any theater in the world. The leg room in the Golden is insufficient for the average 4-year old.

I was mistaken.

The SoHo Playhouse now holds that dubious distinction. The legroom in our row would hardly be enough for the average 2-year old.... Read more Read less

See it if you love musical theater. Amazing cast, amazing music, amazing choreography, amazing direction, amazing set design, costumes, etc.

Don't see it if you want a play. Don't stay away tho because you think you don't like American history or, as I thought, you don't like hip-hop or rap.

See it if If you appreciate great acting in a dramedy with an uneven script. There are many star worthy scenes - particularly in the lighter moments

Don't see it if You are only interested in a musical, don't appreciate good sets and staging, or want a thoroughly resolved conclusion.

See it if you love the music of Cole Porter, appreciate the skill of Harry Connick Jr, and enjoy incredible production values in a musical.

Don't see it if You prefer drama or think you don't like jazz.

See it if you love old fashioned musical comedy..want a charming, 'feel good' musical, appreciate good story telling, and are a true romantic at heart

Don't see it if you prefer theater without music, think of romantic comedy as mushy, and prefer one-act 90 minute productions.

See it if you appreciate brilliant writing performed by two outstanding actors. You want to be intellectually challenged.

Don't see it if you're uncomfortable confronting mortality or wish a light hearted comedy. If musicals are your true forte.

See it if you appreciate brilliant acting in what's essentially a 1-man play. See it if you're interested in the art of acting, Shakespeare, or race

Don't see it if If you're more interested in musical theatre, are offended by the 'f' word, or don't like one-man shows.

See it if You've never been to Lincoln Center and would like to see one of their productions. The play is well written.

Don't see it if You expect to see otherwise talented and respected cast members at the peak of their performances. They all miss.

See it if you appreciate fine ensemble casts telling a tragic story of how devastating religious fanaticism can be on the lives of every day people.

Don't see it if you're not interested in LGBT stories, intense emotion, of prefer an upbeat musical. The music in this production, though, is very well done

See it if you're a teenager or young adult or share that age group's sense of humor. Also if you're into loud, throbbing, repetitive pop-rock music.

Don't see it if you have an 'older' ear or prefer more traditional musicals. There are other, better teen identity musicals like 'Dear Evan Hansen'.

See it if you are interested in the experiences of collateral victims of violence & masterful writing, funny, frightening, emotional intimate theater.

Don't see it if you're looking for light hearted comedy or a big Broadway musical. Otherwise this is a show that should not be missed.

See it if You love classic B'way musicals; appreciate excellent choreography; appreciate triple threat talent; and enjoy laughing nonstop for 2 hours

Don't see it if If you prefer heavy drama or don't appreciate humor, pratfalls, or show stopping performances.

See it if you appreciate great ensemble acting.

Don't see it if you find it difficult to understand heavily accented brogues or convoluted story lines.

Also I'm an outlier on this show. Thought it would never end. Please read some of the more positive views for a balanced perspective.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to see & learn about the history of musical theater in NYC, are a fan of David Yazback, excellent performances & beautiful voices

Don't see it if If you hate 'no readmission' policies and have to leave to use the bathroom - surprisingly slow, plodding musicals, or you prefer a play.

See it if you want to see Bryan Cranston's mesmerizing performance on a stage with an incredible set. You liked the original film.

Don't see it if your expectations are too high - as ours were or if you don't like 'mandatory' audience participation.

See it if you're eager to see New York's newest Broadway style theatrical venue or you really want to see Renee Fleming and Ben Whishaw in person.

Don't see it if you expect a coherent, thought-provoking play or if you don't want to spend 90 min feeling like 90 hr in a mostly impersonal, dark theater

See it if A riveting story based on real life acted by a strong cast. Incredible set. No matter how you feel about Fox or Murdock - a real must see!

Don't see it if You want a musical or a fluff piece and certainly not if you don't want to be challenged. Frighteningly sets out the divide in our nation.

See it if you're a fan of musical comedy - appreciate excellent casting and performances - catchy melodies - witty lyrics - Fontana or Yazbeck

Don't see it if you don't like the idea of drag, quick change artistry, farce or prefer drama.

See it if you're curious about John Guare's work-appreciate a great ensemble cast with great direction and staging, & aren't bothered by time shifting

Don't see it if you expect a play like Six Degrees of Separation or prefer a musical like 'My Fair Lady' playing upstairs at the same time.

See it if a fan of Cole Porter, Kelli O'Hara, and/or perfectly performed classic American musical comedy. Or you appreciate excellent orchestrations.

Don't see it if You want a serious drama.

See it if you believe in the power of words to connect, recall, heal, & rip apart masterfully illustrated by the author & a guest star cleverly staged

Don't see it if you expect a large cast, or a play that merely entertains rather than being both amusing and though-provoking.

See it if you like forgotten musical theater shows by well-known teams (Lerner and Loewe) performed by a talented young cast.

Don't see it if you expect a full stage production or musicals without much memorable music.

See it if ur interested in challenges & victories of civil rights & gay rights history that may be repeating itself today-Good writing & good acting

Don't see it if ur body can't stand 1 hour in cramped conditions sitting on folding chairs with no back support - or aren't interested in civil & gay rights

See it if you like 'Anne of Green Gables', the novel- appreciate stellar performances like the one here by Ali Ewoldt (sorry she didn't get to sing).

Don't see it if You expect a large, Broadway type musical, are bored with overlong dance sequences, or didn't like the original novel.

See it if you like the music of Bob Dylan and don't mind it being used in a weak, disappointing book.

Don't see it if you want to see a first class musical or prefer drama.

See it if you want to see yet again the oft told story of gay man discovering himself in private prep school-well acted-great vocal hymns - nice set

Don't see it if you don't like nudity or audience members 'amen-ing' or laughing nervously at nudity as if they've never seen it before - stories of gay men

See it if you liked the book or are a fan of Jeff Daniels.

Don't see it if You can't appreciate a miscast set of actors. All good, just the wrong ages for their roles. Particularly Scout who is pivotal to the plot

See it if like seeing the talents of two good actors completely wasted on a slim, unnecessarily vulgar script - performed on an essentially void stage

Don't see it if want to be uplifted-prefer a musical-want a large scale production. The 2 actors appear to have talent, but the material given them sucked.

See it if you like extraordinary drama about contemporary situations - dealing with racial discrimination - amazing acting and exhilarating dialogue.

Don't see it if you prefer musicals, aren't interested in effects of racial discrimination, or prefer a large cast. The 4 actors more than fill the stage.

See it if great theater, writing, ensemble acting, & direction. Plays that leave you smiling and crying simultaneously. LGBT and the legal themes.

Don't see it if You want a musical or a large cast. The four principal actors in this play more than fill the stage with their skills and presence.

See it if You like innovative productions of American classics performed by an extraordinarily talented cast in intimate setting with great musicians

Don't see it if You don't like classic musicals, are bothered by darkness & gun shots, or one of the leads who has a lovely voice but often can't be heard

See it if like music that alternates between tear-inducing ballads & razzamatazz cabaret - performed primarily by 2 gifted actors, singers, & dancers

Don't see it if There is absolutely no reason to miss this incredible performance unless you prefer a non-musical performance.

See it if you enjoy clever writing - funny lines - Malapropisms - appreciate MTC's usual high standards for direction, sets, costumes, and lighting

Don't see it if you prefer musicals or hope to understanding everything that's said. The accents are often difficult to understand - esp the female lead

See it if you're a fan of any of the stars; and enjoy being completely entertained at the same time as being required to exercise critical thinking.

Don't see it if you dislike 'Lady or the Tiger' endings - otherwise there is absolutely no reason to miss this show - IF you can still get tickets.

See it if you like A. R. Gurney, more than competent ensemble acting, intimate settings, and mild humor.

Don't see it if if you dislike uneven writing. To be kind, the second of the one-act plays is completely forgettable.

See it if you're willing to be patient for a rewarding conclusion (better 2nd act) and accept that it's low-budget with uneven acting and direction.

Don't see it if you expect more of an off-off-Broadway show than you do of what is otherwise merely a noteworthy festival entry.

See it if like Josh Charles & Armie Hammer performing with a great ensemble cast. Appreciate impressive 'choreographed' movements. Adolescent humor.

Don't see it if you want a musical or prefer a play with a definitive ending.

See it if you're interested in the history of gay plays in NY, written, directed, and performed by extraordinarily talented people.

Don't see it if you don't like stories about gay men, particularly self hating, self loathing gay men told with bitchy humor.

See it if you either were or weren't alive during the Civil Rights movement - enjoy true stories wonderfully researched, written, and performed.

Don't see it if you don't appreciate great ensemble acting & singing by a very talented cast-can't appreciate great sets-aren't interested in our history.

See it if you like biographies of cabaret artists, that are well staged, and performed by talented artists.

Don't see it if heavy lesbian content is disturbing. The ambitious but slowly developing, disjointed time-line is confusing.

See it if you like contemporary societal issues & how each generation comes to terms with 'what's normal'. Thought-provoking comedy by good ensemble

Don't see it if you're not interested in lgbtq issues or clever use of adult actors as infant children.

See it if well done contemporary drama about haves and have nots, the economic challenges of college study, & the strains between students & parents.

Don't see it if you're expecting 'The Great Gatsby' (from which the inspiration for the title of this play comes), or a comedy of any sort.

See it if you're interested in the early lives of two giants of the theater told before they were well known. If you appreciate great technical work.

Don't see it if you're bothered by gay themes - especially self-hating gays as was often the case in those years or just don't care for either author.

See it if you enjoy stand up comedy, thought provoking humor, and great audience interaction performed by an unseen (ever), gifted performer.

Don't see it if you're looking for a play (it's really more stand up comedy) or don't like puppets.

See it if you love classic R&H musicals with magnificent scores sung beautifully with frequent show-stopping performances. Extraordinary choreography

Don't see it if you're bothered by dated books that weren't particularly strong in the first place.

See it if you absolutely have to. Closing early-understandably-because of poor ticket sales. Strong individual performances; Zero chemistry with leads

Don't see it if People with speech and hearing conditions bother you. Well, in fact, just don't see it!

See it if you're interested in WWII history and appreciate great ensemble acting.

Don't see it if you have difficulty with strong British accents, or are uncomfortable with explosive noises and complete darkness.