See it if For Rose Byrne’s performance which is beautiful, you enjoy ambitious design in theatre, you are interested in classics adaptations
Don't see it if You’re expecting reinvention, it’s pretty much Medea with different names and they are doctors, not ready for some intense themes
See it if You like poetic and visually stimulating theatre, to see a feat of storytelling (3 stories being told all at once), if you like DRAMA
Don't see it if Triggered by suicide or self harm, not interested in the stereotype of depression or mental illness, you are looking for humor of any kind
Also Really disappointed by this show as I am a big fan of the director and... Read more Read less
See it if you love some good ole fashioned angsty young person plays, like plays about outsiders or well acted millennial dramas
Don't see it if you have a short attention span (it's a long play), if you are looking for a feminist story, lots of screaming men but what's new
Also This play is an accurate portrayal of 4 Cali kids on the outskirts of ... Read more Read less
See it if You like Arthur Miller, looking for an engaging revival, faithful to the text, a strong ensemble illuminates problems & triumphs of the text
Don't see it if Don’t care much for Miller, not willing to sit through 3ish hours of a classic
Also Honestly, this is a really solid revival and Bedlam’s staging is alway... Read more Read less
See it if Ed Harris is great in this role, see some great acting and a good retelling of the book, if you like the book you will like this
Don't see it if Not interested in seeing a moderate stance on racism, if you don’t enjoy the book then it’s not really worth your time, it’s a long play
Also There are better and more provocative plays about race that are a litt... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy dystopians & Kurt Vonnegut, the set is beautiful & the cast commits fully, if you enjoy physical theatre this is for you
Don't see it if Some themes of suicide that you should be aware of and loud sounds, if you are not into dystopians/SciFi
See it if You enjoy rom coms, into nerd culture & wanna see a clever show that comments it, looking for a feel good play with funny characters
Don't see it if Looking for something profound or revolutionary, not interested in a male centric play, not interested in dating scene or nerd culture
See it if The actors do great work, be transported to another place at sea but see characters face the same things we do in our nation, British humor
Don't see it if Looking for flashy work, this show is not necessarily for entertainment’s sake, no hot takes or hot button issues, themes are subtle
See it if You are ready to be a part of an immersive show, you love Poe’s work and want to hear it delivered very well, you like creepy fun
Don't see it if Not ready to run around and take part in the experience, don’t like talking to actors or interacting, this is not quite Sleep No More
See it if Material about a very important issue that doesn’t get talked about, you want to learn about eating disorders, lovely careful performances
Don't see it if If eating disorders is a triggering topic for you but this show doesn't glorify it, if you're looking for humor, this Isn't the play for you
See it if You enjoy over the top cliche musicals, like big scale entertainment with lots of flair, if you enjoy digestible American mainstream theatre
Don't see it if You liked the movie. Or if you don’t enjoy stereotypes, looking for something with depth and darkness, then this is not your play.
See it if You are looking for a piece of theatre that defines our world today, a theatre experience you won’t soon forget, race is examined full on
Don't see it if You are feeling overwhelmed by current state of events and how race interplays with that, if you are looking for something comfortable
See it if You are interested in how we connect in divided times, you have an interest in politics in theatre, see it to go on a journey
Don't see it if Not interested in politics or foreign relations, looking for something straightforward, not interested in topics like colonialism
Also A play that takes you on different paths and takes many turns. At firs... Read more Read less
See it if You’re interested in apocalyptic content, you like intimate and creative works, you like plays about memories, short and sweet
Don't see it if This play can get a little abstract and confusing at times so you have to be a patient audience member, not interested in sci-fi
See it if you want to hear a well crafted piece of theatre that defies even the art form itself and brings us all together, want to learn and grow
Don't see it if looking for something more flashy or with more spectacle, but then again, maybe this is what you should actually be seeing instead
See it if You are fans of Paul Dano and Ethan Hawke, enjoy Sam Shepherd, enjoy badass performances that are truly hilarious, fascinating characters
Don't see it if This is not a crazy different rendition of this play, very standard, not interested in Sam Shepherd’s western style of writing
See it if If reimagined classics are your thing, you must see this play, intense and brutal, race, gender, class dynamics, jam packed!
Don't see it if Sensitive to sexual situations, violent, brutal
Also Such a stunning and layered adaptation of this play. Wow. Just wow. Th... Read more Read less
See it if very dark and informative about some really tough times, really uncomfortable theatre in a GOOD way, very important messages in this one
Don't see it if this does take place during slavery so if that is triggering keep that in mind, not looking for something dark, sensitive to miscarriage
See it if To see a very interesting story that is very well written and not a story you have seen before on stage, Heather Raffo is wonderful
Don't see it if Not into an intellectual drama, if you’re looking for something explosive, it’s very slow slow burn drama that takes patience and grace
See it if You want to see a fun little show with roller skating! Funky music and I enjoyed some of the quirky writing, funny actors!
Don't see it if Don’t expect to see enormous depth but it’s fun, actors give a very low stakes performance so it’s hard to get behind the characters
See it if Perfect show honestly, it’s short and sweet, these ladies are badass! don’t want to miss their story, theatre that changes the game
Don't see it if Not looking for something that can get dark, girls being mean to each other (like the title), SEE IT
See it if to see a really tight show with great actors and a deeply meaningful script, felt a little long to me sometimes but other times it flew by
Don't see it if you are not interested in the subject matter because you want to really be able to listen & be present to all the history, not a light piece
See it if To see a different story told in a very unique way, to see a couple good performances, to see some fascinating staging
Don't see it if You aren’t looking for something preachy or the message being spoon fed to you in the last 5 mins, not into the fourth wall breaking
See it if you want to know more about Irish culture and especially during an important point in their history, you love language and good writing
Don't see it if it is long so just know that going in, you are not interested in Irish history, not down for long monologues
See it if you want to see some real hard hitting relevant content, powerhouse actress do great work, to see fresh voices, funny stuff!
Don't see it if you are into something more traditional and cookie cutter, not into politics, not about new ways of telling stories
See it if To experience an up & coming masterful playwright, enjoy gritty family dramas, incredible acting, characters with high stakes & full heart
Don't see it if You are triggered by self harm, not ready for tough themes about abuse, addiction, mental health etc but I promise there is much humor too!
See it if you want a peak inside of the lives of these people you walk by everyday in the city, to see a gritty play that will make you laugh for days
Don't see it if you are triggered by violence or characters talking about abuse or sexual trauma, you are looking for fluff cuz this is grit at it's finest
Also Liza Colon-Zayas. That's all.
See it if to learn more about civil vs crime courts, an educational and moving experience that is relevant to us all, concerned about immigration law
Don't see it if I don't see why you shouldn't see it, I guess if you are not interested in politics at all or have no desire to learn about immigration
Also This is what we all should have seen as a part of our education in the... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy a play that takes its time, if you like 80s period, looking for something lighthearted and enjoyable
Don't see it if Get bored easily, if you’re expecting an arc or much to happen, if you are expecting it to be relevant to space and Sally Ride
Also I really couldn’t tell you what this show is about. The last 10 minute... Read more Read less
See it if To see incredible acting and a touching story about female friendship, this is such a feel good show that also has depth
Don't see it if Honestly it’s such an accessible show, anyone can see it and can relate, if you don’t like buddy comedies I guess?
See it if This is a must see this season, you want a good play for October, politically charged, to hear nuanced and chilling far right rhetoric
Don't see it if Not interested or turned off about politics completely, sensitive to loud sounds, looking for theatre more fluffy and comfortable
See it if You enjoy the short story or period pieces in general, you want to see some beautiful design elements, the piece has a grace you rarely see
Don't see it if You are expecting something daring or innovating, you are expecting raunchy downtown theatre, this piece has room for more danger
See it if You want to see a really beautiful King Lear, you want to understand the play, you enjoy Shakespeare and music and literature, adaptations
Don't see it if You are a Shakespeare purist, you don’t enjoy Shakespeare, if you get antsy the show is long, you’re impatient or not a good listener
Also After such a poor Broadway production of King Lear, this one is so exc... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy Chekhov and want to have a laugh, if you want to see some funny actors shine, to see some inside jokes for theatre people
Don't see it if Not interested in Chekhov, looking for something with more depth, want your money’s worth, not interested in parodies
See it if You are into bland classic Shakespeare set in a post-apocalyptic future, if you like the play it is worth a see since it’s not done often
Don't see it if You are looking for a refreshing take of this play or anything revolutionary about it or any sort of relevance
See it if To see powerhouse actors give such rich performances, a riveting play that still stands the rest of time, beautiful love story
Don't see it if Looking for something over the top, this play is quiet but beautiful, don’t go if you are looking for glam, this play is subtle
See it if You enjoy classic Shakespeare, very lovely and simplistic, sweet, and for those with an open heart
Don't see it if Looking for something that bends the genre, looking for something more modern and edgy, this is not Shakespeare with a take
See it if you are down for a good time and open to super modern and animated character, a refreshing take, my jaw hurt from smiling too much
Don't see it if Looking for something more traditional, it’s not very romantic or slow paced so you must be on the ride, this show takes off right away
Also The use of the set, how the characters interact with it, is fantastic.... Read more Read less
See it if To see an excellent staging of this play, a classic Pulitzer worthy piece of drama that still rings so true, beautifully written characters
Don't see it if You are expecting something fast, this is a slow burn, still just as powerful, if you’re not a fan of Shepard, or looking for something new
Also I feel like it is such a gift that Signature has brought this fantasti... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy seeing the different ways to interpret Shakespeare, Glenda Jackson is fun to watch play this role (see if you are a fan of her)
Don't see it if Not interested in the story or don’t like Lear, not a Shakespeare fan, want a classical approach to the text
Also Really upset when they put untrained actors in a Shakespeare play espe... Read more Read less
See it if Wanted to love this more, there is lots of lovely theatre magic happening here, short and poignant, some beautiful feminist themes, images
Don't see it if Not into a play about spirituality, ensemble driven plays, it doesn’t seem quite finished, big ideas not always well executed in the writing
See it if To hear a sweet story about family, there are some touching moments, good actors overall, set in modern Kentucky which is really interesting
Don't see it if It’s not the most profound story I have ever seen, but it is enjoyable, don’t come looking to see innovation
See it if It is now closed but what a wonderful show, so freaking funny I was dying of laughter which is really important these days
Don't see it if It’s very 70s/80s New York, little bit of charactures, not completely true to life but so funny
See it if You want to see the female experience told horrifically and beautifully stage, relatable stories about girls and women, explosive theatre
Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with nudity, sexual trauma, loud music, but all of this overall is very tastefully done so it’s worth it
See it if to see a wonderful set and to see a meaningful story, great acting on both the actors parts, very relevant content to right now
Don't see it if some really intense topics in this show so be wary of that, gets dark really fast, the writing doesn't really help with the dark material
Also Loved Sugar in Our Wounds and this one was really good as well but not... Read more Read less
See it if you love the text of R&J and Uncle Vanya because there are some really clever moments in this, you like experimental, absurdist theatre
Don't see it if you are looking for something traditional, IT'S LONNNNGGG, not into meshing two plays that don't really go together, not a fan of classics
See it if You are interested in seeing a discourse between two smart women, very good writing, relevant writing that isn’t cliched
Don't see it if You aren’t willing to listen to talk of politics and the way history has been taught in this country, not into 2 handers w/ little plot
See it if You want to see 2 lovely plays about Idaho and the people in one go, SAM HUNTER is a wonderful writer, Clarkston is well worth the wait
Don't see it if Not down for 3.5 hours, looking for flashy theatre, not genuinely interested in the subject matter
Also You have to stay for Clarkston no matter what...what a beautiful play ... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a story that you rarely ever see get told, thoughtful and detailed directing, brave actors
Don't see it if you are judgmental about religion or Southerners, you are looking for something light hearted
Also Went into this play not knowing I would like it so much. What an unusu... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy clever ways of doing Shakespeare, you want to see some food fights, some funny mechanicals!
Don't see it if you don't want to see yet another Midsummer..., you don't like longer cuts of Shakespeare shows