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See it if You have to see every musical on Broadway. This is more of a play with music. It is slow and it’s not Bob Dylan’s best music. Cast is superb
Don't see it if you hate Pretension passing for Theatre. If you hate highbrow things you’re supposed to like. You have no patience for slow slow musicals
See it if You want to see something fresh, modern and fun and historically educational. Fantastic upbeat music, stellar performances end direction
Don't see it if you want to see something old-fashioned like hello dolly or the music man
See it if You absolutely have to see Hugh Jackman And the marvelous Sutton Foster. You have the bucks to shell out.Santa Loquasto sets are amazing
Don't see it if If you seen music man too many times and seen it done way better than this. ( last revival)This isn’t bad it’s just not great
See it if You want to throw out good money to see an actress who is unfunny, can't really act, sings a little and is in way over her head.
Don't see it if You are expecting to see a Broadway calibre performer as Fanny Brice. The production is fine but at the lead Beannie Feldsteins sinks it.
Also I cannot believe they auditioned this girl for the role. Did someone n... Read more Read less
See it if You love Chicago or Have never seen Chicago. Love Pamela Anderson and want to see if she can sing and dance… And she can…
Don't see it if Can’t really think of a reason… The current Billy Flynn Ryan Silverman i Is a bit lackluster but sings well
Also Chicago was one of my favorite shows and after 20 years I was wonderin... Read more Read less
See it if A fascinating musical about self development, self doubt And self acceptance. Most original and honest thing I’ve seen in years. Cast great.
Don't see it if Fascinating books music and lyrics… But if homosexuality offends you this may not be your cup of tea.
Also This is a very entertaining well staged well directed musical. Hilario... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a musical that is well Staged Well sung Expertly Danced but done in by an unbelievable convoluted Book
Don't see it if If you have no patience for unbelievable book. I love musicals with dancing but this one had too much! Does every character need a song?
Also Too many characters. Too many songs. Too much dancing. And 3 book Writ... Read more Read less
See it if You must see Company with a gender change with mixed results. Want to see Bobbie portrayed as an ice queen. Matt Doyle steals the evening
Don't see it if You can’t stand Sondheim and Lupone afficianodos standing up before anyone opens there mouth to Talk or sing .This almost ruined the evening
Also People love Sondheim as i do . People love Lupone as I do But to cheer... Read more Read less
See it if If you want to see a 3 hr musical commercial for the benefits of LSD. Fascinating sets& staging.must sit center for the full effect.
Don't see it if Only like upbeat musicals. This one is more experimental theatre with music than a musical .
Also A fascinating and insightful musical on what LSD can do to open a pers... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a decent comedy that could’ve been wonderful with some cutting And editing… Stellar cast worth the price of admission
Don't see it if The idea of a hilarious funeral is not your cup of tea
See it if You want to see an entertaining musical of a beloved film.Want a fun night of old fashioned theatre. McClure makes it his own-a star turn
Don't see it if You are a curmudgeon
See it if You want to see the show the critics loved to hate …undeservedly. Want to be entertained . Great broadway spectacle.
Don't see it if Believe the critics. Dont like musicals
See it if You want to see a great ensemble LaChanz and Chuck Cooper and the cast shine. Great insight for 1957 writing even more relatable today. Good
Don't see it if Preachy plays annoy you as as good as it was i felt hit over the head
See it if you want to see a community theatre production stripped to the bare bones without circus or Fosse stylization.
Don't see it if You are expecting any Broadway Production Values. Great performance by gentlemen playing Charlemagne. All others community theatre actors.
See it if You want an uneven but decent production of Pippin Community Theatre Style. This version stripped to the bare bones: no circus/ no Fossee
Don't see it if You are expecting Brwy Production Values. Great performance by gentleman who played Charlemagne. All other actors community theatre calibre
See it if You like plays that confront religion with homosexuality. To me it is a theme that is done to death and been done better.
Don't see it if You have to see all gay plays. Well intentioned but had a great sense of deja vu.
See it if You like to see great actors in an existential yawn of a play. The actors shine.. the material not so much
Don't see it if You have no patience for pretentious existential plays.
See it if YOU LIKE Broadway spectacle. Amazing sets costumes and great numbers but it just felt empty. I must admit, I kept lookin at my watch.
Don't see it if Juke box musicals really annoy you
See it if You love Motown and want to entertained and feel. Love the theme that everyone is replacable/life throws you curves but the music lives on
Don't see it if You are heartless and tuneless
See it if You want to see a hackneyed diatribe against religion that seems more fitting to a saturday night live skit and goes on and on
Don't see it if You want to see a trite diatribe on religion that seems more fitting to a Saturday night live skit that goes on and on.
See it if You are interested in a very well acted directed play about repressed sexual fetishes. Great lighting and sets.
Don't see it if You are looking for gratuitous nudity for nudity sakes...but it was very sensual on its own terms.
Also I hated Afterglow but i was amazingly surprised by Safeword which has ... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a humorous gay show about the multi differences between generations of gay people. Not perfect but well done and enjoyable.
Don't see it if You don't have a gay bone or funny bone in your body.
See it if You like political almost one woman shows
Don't see it if Yiu don’t like to be lectured to in the theatre
See it if You adore Kelli o hara singing gorgeously however miscast. If only she didnt have to act. Annoying Lois Lane underwhelming will chase .
Don't see it if You don’t have great memories of the movie or former revival. This does no favors to the show
See it if You want to see a miscast long version of Frankie and Johnny.
Don't see it if You value your time to sit thru a miscast play. All of the boxes are checked and no one is doing anything wrong but the production is dull.
Also This is a play about two losers who find love. You need to root for th... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a fresh inventive take on Oklahoma which while challenging your sense of purity more than makes up for it in new meaning.
Don't see it if If you are a true purist (as I thought I was) However you will witness a new fresh interpretation that packs a wallop
Also I am a purist and I went into this even with loads of trepidation. But... Read more Read less
See it if You like the movie and don’t have to believe the critics.entertaining
Don't see it if You believe all the critics pans. Surprisingly polished and good
See it if Want to see a really good production of a classic play with some great performances but with a very slow first act
Don't see it if You don’t have the patience to get through an old fashion play with a very slow first act.
See it if You want to see spectacular sets and a bravura performance by Alex Brightman and you like special effects. You are under 12
Don't see it if Have no patience for bad musicals with bad music swimming with special Effects . for all its spectacle its just tedious.
See it if you want to hear an exquisite score— Not like anything else with terrific Actors and Staging
Don't see it if You only like old fashioned musicals. Best of the new genre of musical — better than once, natasha, rent ,bands visit or come from away
See it if You have to see everything. You want to see a play stage like a musical disguising the fact that it’s not a very good play
Don't see it if Like plays that makes here for the characters. could not care less about anyone. you know how the story is going to end there’s no suspense
See it if you want to hear a beautifully sung old fashion musical…Want to see the bathing beauty ballet which is the only reason to see it.
Don't see it if You have no patience for clunky books and really really bland characterizations from the entire cast. Michael Urie bestsy wolfe miscast
See it if You want to laugh. The book and lyrics are clever - the new jokes add a lot to the already clever plot line. Great performances spare one.
Don't see it if You have no sense of humor. You don't like old fashioned musicals. You can't abide no romantic chemistry between leads Cooper and Fontana.
Also I had fun but this is far from a perfect musical. I have some quibbles... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see great actors almost save a sinking play. You want to see a fascinating set which steals the show. The play is a big..."Why?"
Don't see it if You have no sense of the silly. You don't admire Nathan Lane or Kristen Nielson.
See it if You've never seen True West before. Great play but unfortunately Hawke and Dano aren't quite up to snuff. The mom in Act Two steals the show
Don't see it if You've seen a great production before and don't want a pale comparison.
See it if You want to Laugh and see a true broadway musical comedy. If you love broadway musicals this one is for you. Great performances..
Don't see it if You have no humor or musical theatre spirit inyour soul
See it if You like to watch paint dry with with Irish Accents. You believe it must be good cause it won an Olivier. (Yawn) You believe the hype.
Don't see it if You want characters you can relate too. You think that all Irish plays have too much drinking and dancing. You value your time (3 hours.)
Also This reminded me of the Walton's Irish Style with a bit of Of Mice and... Read more Read less
See it if You have kids and enjoy the thrill ride of having them. Singles and child less people will not enjoy this. You like Mr. Birbiglia's humor.
Don't see it if If you don't have a chlld, this show will be lost on you. Mike is a likable fellow but this is strictly for a crowd that has kids.
See it if - excellent chorus and set but dull leading actors. First 10 minutes rock then the story dive bombs. You need to see a big Kong Puppet.
Don't see it if You need a show with heart or purpose. This one is their to showcase the Kong Puppet. You don't mind a few good moments followed by ennui.
See it if You want to be hit in the face with the depressing reality of aging and alzheimers. You want 2 c Elaine May who is the only reason 2 c it
Don't see it if If you dont find aging or alzheimers funny
See it if Great example of excellent (but perverse) interactive theatre. The shock value is the point. Cast & direction excellent
Don't see it if You are squeamish or at the least bit offended by profanity, drug use, nudity, sex, But the shock value is the point and it is so well done
Also Don't sit near the toilet. The shock value is the thing and many have ... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see en effective, affecting, simple Fiddler on the Roof lovingly staged. The yiddish ads an element of authenticity.
Don't see it if you mind that its in Yiddish with subtitles on the side. But this added to the charm.
See it if You like dance theatre with hot men who are also excellent dancers. Very quirky fun evening. Tongue in cheek humor. Great costumes.
Don't see it if You don't like dance theatre or scantily clad men annoy you.
See it if You love Janet McTeer & want to see a stellar cast in a not so great play. Want insight into Sarah B and Rostand but there isn't much
Don't see it if You don't love shows about the theatre. You are expecting a great play.
See it if if you like campy fun musicals w/ great cast, choreography and witty book. Classic Shakespeare Farce meets modern day gender take.
Don't see it if You don't like campy musicals w over the top performances and sets....but this is done really well if you do.
See it if You want to aee the hardest working and most talented cast on or off bway. A stellar entertaining production of the bway musical revue.
Don't see it if You don't like reviews without a book.... but for a revue it doesn't get better than this.
See it if You want to see and expertly acted and directed play which makes up for the plays flaws.
Don't see it if you only like linear plays.. the plot jumps around
See it if You want to see an underdeveloped and totally unbelievable musical with some fine cast members and some not so. Good band.
Don't see it if You have reasonable expectations of off broadway musicals. Like they should have some sense of verisimilitude & maybe some production values
See it if To experience a nostalgic high from the disco era. it looked me back magically to 1978. The performances of the 3 Donna's are great.
Don't see it if You don't like disco or the 70's. You are going to overthink the evening.
Also It was very entertaining but a readers digest condensed version in sea... Read more Read less