Georgia W 6137

See it if glorious costumes, strong acting, you enjoy a light interactive touch (those parts were quite sweet)

Don't see it if don't understand why this production exists. mostly bearable to watch, sometimes boring as hell, music not great!

See it if absolutely fascinating story, amazing cast, amazing seeing an all filipino cast and creative team!

Don't see it if you're not interested in historical narratives that link to today's issues

See it if very interesting set, if you're interested in seeing a legend on stage or a deep examination of motherhood. short at 85 min

Don't see it if you don't like being beat over the head, with a message or you're not into completely character driven narratives. short but dragged a bit

See it if you're interested in seeing how a story about cancer can be infused with great humor; seeing multiracial stories on stage; tight 90 minutes!

Don't see it if no reason i can think of

See it if you're interested in seeing queer stories on stage; you enjoy gently satirical takes of the suburbs; you like imaginative music in plays

Don't see it if you're not interested in the inner lives of women, our relationship to the planet

Also slow start but it picked up the pace and managed to bring real humor and heart to characters that seem like caricatures... Read more Read less

See it if you're even vaguely interested in environmental issues; you want to see truly great acting; you love bird puns

Don't see it if you're not interested in a show centered around character relationships

See it if you love beautiful, story driven music. great acting, gorgeous singing, and a heartwarming story about human connection

Don't see it if you dislike simple, character driven shows. the set is nonexistent and it really relies on the strength of its actors.

See it if you like a show that doesn't take itself too seriously

Don't see it if you expect well developed characters or plot

Also honestly silly enough that it was entertaining

See it if you enjoy farce, beautiful costumes, and fine acting

Don't see it if not a necessarily thought provoking show

See it if you want to learn about women who's role in history has been diminished; you want to see well developed characters on an intimate stage

Don't see it if you can't bear watching a play with captions

Also Loved this show! The management is also very nice- the night we went it started half an hour late and they made up for it by offering free wine and free tickets to one of their following shows.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a piece of theater history come to life stronger than ever. amazing story, powerful acting

Don't see it if you can't fathom the idea of watching a 7.5 hour play- though believe me, the time flies by

See it if you like weird sci-fi stories; the music was really well done and really enhanced the atomsphere

Don't see it if your attention strays

Also I really really enjoyed the first story, and could not for the life of me focus on the second one.... Read more Read less

See it if you're interested in hearing about racial dynamics, interracial couplings, enjoy dance (which was less infused in the piece than expected)

Don't see it if you like natural sounding dialogue, if you want an exciting plot

See it if you enjoyed The Big Short; you like seeing a large full cast; you're interested in learning more about capitalism and finance

Don't see it if the main issue with this play is that the characters seemed to be crafted to fit the story rather than the other way around

See it if you want to see a sharp and biting critique on imperialism, fetish, and delusion

Don't see it if you don't want to be challenged; you love beautiful and cohesive sets

See it if you love watching women of color on stage; want to see issues like colorism and globalization discussed hilarious ways; love bitchy teens

Don't see it if just see it

See it if you are very familiar with the text

Don't see it if you want to see a show that makes sense

See it if you like sara bareilles; this is perfect execution of what it set out to be.

Don't see it if you only like edgy/revolutionary theater. the show is predictable and occasionally cheesy, but it does it well.

See it if you like being kept on your toes; you want to see a unique and intense contemplation of the asian experience in america

Don't see it if you can't handle triggering violence

See it if everybody should see this, especially if you love interactive art and building a sense of community

Don't see it if you voted for trump. or maybe that's extra reason you should

See it if you want to see a masterful feat of acting from Carrie Coon

Don't see it if you can't handle serious topics or dislike slow paced theater

See it if you need a feel good musical in your life, you want to see some great singing / acting on stage, you enjoy a happy + wholesome ending

Don't see it if you hate optimism/a hint of cheese, you want a really original score

See it if you like interactive theater, love all aspects of theater, esp backstage action

Don't see it if you need a linear plot, dislike ambiguous/unclear scenes

See it if you have 'edgy' taste, want something a bit offbeat

Don't see it if you want a show with emotional heart rather than bite

See it if you like seeing interconnected plays; you really want bang for you buck (2 full plays for the cost of one); great acting

Don't see it if you don't enjoy a long evening of theater; you're not interested in themes of war and trauma

Also they have some work to do to trim and refine this piece, but all in all I found this to be a fun night of theater. I preferred the 2nd play and it's a shame so many people left during intermission and missed it, though I can't say I blame them. Patrice Johnson Chevannes played Abasiama beautifully across these two plays and I marveled at her transformation in In Old Age... Read more Read less

See it if mushrooms! magical forest! a very different kind of asian story! succeeded in bringing familiar character dynamics into the surreal

Don't see it if you're uninterested in monologues about mushrooms and art

See it if super fun, amazing costumes, hilarious lines, magical realism, and bumping music. i loved this!

Don't see it if ending could be controversial for some but it worked for me.

See it if you are interested in learning about the true heroes behind scientific advancements; beautiful production

Don't see it if you're not interested in a history lesson

See it if for a funny, heartbreaking, all in all fantastic show with great singing and acting.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy beautiful theater!

See it if you want a FUN, unfussy musical with great arrangements of the gogos music.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy campy, over the top musicals

See it if an incredibly intimate, warm, funny, fabulous show that moved me beyond expectations. see if it you glitter and costume changes

Don't see it if you're not interested in revolution and the magic of theater.

See it if brief moments of beautiful theatricality; really interesting ideas

Don't see it if honestly I think this would have been better left alone as a play, music did not do much to serve the show

See it if you want to see great deaf talent on stage; want to see great acting

Don't see it if you want elaborate sets

See it if you want to watch a beautiful story of cross cultural bonds; a quiet, beautiful show with some amazing songs

Don't see it if you need a fast moving plot.

See it if love beautiful staging, costumes, an amazing set, choreography, an intensely talented cast, discussions about colorism and class. SEE THIS.

Don't see it if literally everyone should see this

Also The story at its core is simple and a bit problematic, but this was an absolutely perfect production... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate silence and a slow moving plot; you like a short show

Don't see it if you hate it when characters announce the thesis of the show in dialogue

Also sheila running out of the fridge was a peak theater moment

See it if you liked sense8 (no, really), you're interested in multimedia theater, you don't mind some (tasteful) nudity

Don't see it if you're uninterested in nonlinear narratives

See it if you're intrigued by the character of Mary and want to see her take some of the spotlight

Don't see it if you have low tolerance for slapstick solely for the sake of slapstick

Also I loved hamill's Sense & Sensibility but this was an enormous let down. Failed in delivering the sincerity and charm necessary in pulling off something like this.... Read more Read less

See it if you love the 90s; you really love the film

Don't see it if you want a show with substance

See it if you enjoy folksy music with lovely harmonies; theatrical concerts; semi self indulgent love stories

Don't see it if you need more of a narative, compex stories

See it if you love a modern pop theater scores; you enjoy a simple coming of age story; you like indie films

Don't see it if you expect elaborate staging or a complex plot.

Also Beautiful singing and acting, heavy handed plot

See it if you like cute robot companions; great acting; contemplation of intimacy and fatality

Don't see it if you want an action packed book

See it if you want to see an interdisciplinary piece of art; enjoy intimate, human stories; indulge in nostalgia

Don't see it if don't have patience for occasional meandering

See it if you are a fan of Dave Malloy's other work, especially its playful elements. You want to enjoy a nearly spiritual moment in the theater.

Don't see it if you only enjoy traditional musical theater. This is non linear and a bit confusing. Also, if you're afraid of teh dark.

See it if you want to laugh / smile, dance to catchy music, and get absorbed into a weird but fascinating world

Don't see it if you can't appreciate a bit of cheesy pop, or if you don't want a production that touches on real and serious issues

See it if you want to support diverse casts, you love upbeat music, you want to see beautiful staging

Don't see it if you only enjoy traditional music theater

See it if you're interested in seeing EDM infused musical theater, you enjoy queer coming of age stories, you enjoy satire

Don't see it if you want to see a fully realized production, you are easily offended

See it if you want to watch a classic with beautiful music that's pretty visually stunning

Don't see it if you want something fresh

See it if you LOVE the musical

Don't see it if you want a new, fresh take on the show