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See it if you'd enjoy an intense but beautifully performed Spanish play about love, loss, mourning, & acceptance.

Don't see it if discussion/descriptions of the violent terrorist attack at the Orlando Pulse nightclub is triggering.

Also Spanish speaker, so I didn't use the caption device. Can't comment on how well (or not) it tracked the events unfolding on stage.... Read more Read less

See it if This? This changed my mind about Sondheim. I digged this.

Don't see it if No reason. I tried entering the lottery many times after striking it lucky once. Go if and when it moves to broadway.

See it if for funny, tender, funny again story telling.

Don't see it if hoping for a more traditional stand-up routine.

See it if you'd enjoy a post apocalyptic puppet play with a love story and broody The Dark Crystal-esque vibes.

Don't see it if It's not alway coherent, and I didn't walk thinking it had a compelling raison d'être, but it was still neat & entertaining.

See it if you'd like great acting & bewildering characters in an overall great comedy-drama.

Don't see it if looking for light-hearted laughs. While this play has them, it comes with large doses of serious content.

See it if you want an entertaining-enough, well acted 1h40 play exploring relationship grass-is-always-greener...

Don't see it if you want something light-hearted

Also Mostly disappointed by the use of an entirely predictable and unnecessary plot twist, but given the audience gasps....maybe not as predictable. Audience sneering and sniding made for awkward laughs at the wrong moments. Hopefully this was isolated to my showing, due in part to one particular audience member with an audible and delayed realization of what just transpired on the stage. Overall, play felt like the epitome of hurt people hurt people. Not ground breaking; entertaining; kept my attention--even if it was exasperation at Abe's at-times unrealistic and too-wordsmithy pronouncements.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a refreshing play that's both self aware yet not 'full of it.' Chaotic, mayhem-even, but ultimately you leave v. impressed.

Don't see it if small cast, intimate, & interactive theater is not your jam; or if you need your consumption of art/acting to be imbued with seriousness.

Also It's good in how it challenges you to be present & thinking; to enjoy for enjoyment's sake; ask whose story gets preserved, told and how; and maybe not go around always yucking someone's yum. The play comes together in the second half.

Saw this on its first preview/performance: there were the expected, occasional flubbed lines--nothing distracting. If anything, it added to the charm, meta-ness of it all: actors playing the amateur actors that put on the first U.S. play some 100 years before there even was a U.S.A.

Go see it. I'm purposely being obtuse in describing it, so as not to spoil any of it. And, literally, grab a beer on stage while at it.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a musical that has that old-timey broadway razzle-dazzle. 2nd half was more interesting than 1st.

Don't see it if you want edgy/innovation. Still a 30's vibe & humor at heart, even with welcomed (tho mostly unexplored) changes to Daphne & cast.

See it if you'd like a quick, two person play dissecting a failed relationship and decades delayed post-mortem of it.

Don't see it if you need a big production. This is intimate theater. Some dialogue felt forced/unnatural (but, it turns out, was intentional), FYI.

Also This was cute, funny, & entertaining, but not groundbreaking; a slice of life as two exes run into each other on the Metro North.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy something so funny, it figuratively hurts. Gut punches and side-splitting laughs in a well-done subversive play/comedy.

Don't see it if you need a linear play/plot; this one delivers its critique via unrelated (but related) vignettes or if you can't handle critique of USA.

Also So nice, I saw it twice; within the same week. Deceptively challenging and gut-wrenching under its comedic presentation. Go see it!... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a sophisticated-feeling burlesque show, loosely adapted from The Nutcracker. Opulent. Fun.

Don't see it if you're a ballet purist or are prudish. The ballet elements were great, but the aerialist elements were the highlight.

Also 2022. As Company XIV productions go, I liked Seven Sins a littler better than Nutcracker Rouge--mostly because it had more impressive aerialist elements. If you're familiar with the the Nutcracker story, you'll follow along just fine on this interpretation; if you're unfamiliar with basic elements of the Nutcracker, get a primer beforehand. It's a fun thing to bring out of town/country guests to: classy risqué/chic feeling not salacious/sordid (for most).... Read more Read less

See it if you'd like a fun, light-hearted jukebox musical.

Don't see it if you're unfamiliar/not a fan of the mostly early aughties and tens pop songs. Half the fun is enjoying how a particular pop song is used.

Also It's a jukebox musical, y'all. One that sticks to the original lyrics, so not always on point, but if you squint it works mostly fine. Forgivable for the sake of familiarity and fun. Lorna Courtney sang wonderfully throughout. My companion and I were surprised, though, by the unevenness of of a lot of the cast; could have just been an off-night, as cast made adjustment to an understudy stepping in for a supporting lead or could have been odd sound mixing. But, to be fair, with all the dancing/movement going on, breath control must be incredibly difficult. Something noticed, but not ruinous.... Read more Read less

See it if interested in a short, well-acted monologue/play on the destructive nature of racism.

Don't see it if expecting a surprise-of-a-who dunnit; a large production; or elaborate set.

Also As a bang-for-your-buck proposition, it was hard not to walk away a little disappointed/underwhelmed. I think this play would have shined & pierced so much more in a smaller, more intimate setting where you felt inescapably 'in it'. I do get that the math of securing an Audra-level actress would not make sense in a small setting though. But, because I did feel the physical distance between me (even at Row 2 Mezz) and this lean production, it felt harder to connect. This one might be one of a handful of plays where your seat makes a big difference in the experience.... Read more Read less

See it if a W.Philly Puertoriqueña’s journey finding the words that match her world piques your interest w/ lyrical/poetic narration, music, movement.

Don't see it if desiring a ‘traditional’ play. It’s heavy on monologue. At-times over the top w/ literary references.

Also How to distill a whole autobiography to 90 minutes? I have no insights, but this felt more ‘tell’ than ‘show’ in accomplishing it. The choice to make the ensemble play iterations of Kiki was both poignant, if initially confusing. For a performance that felt a little over the top on book, play, and literary references, I thought we were heading toward a larger exploration/reckoning of academic privilege than what we got. This is the type of play you'd want to see again to see what you missed on first viewing; staging and flow were great, but at-times felt I missed language (quite literally) as actors moved around & audience reacted.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to pre-game & ride a buzz (like a sizeable # had this night) to take in some good-enough renditions of ND songs.

Don't see it if expecting a moving story to draw you in & create feels(good bad otherwise). Felt like rubbernecking a spectacle. No connection. Songs OK.

Also Young Diamond, when not singing, sounded like Bob from Bob's Burger to me. I couldn't unhear it. Swenson's Neil Diamond shines most when singing--I defy you to find a more raucous audience participation on bway than when Sweet Caroline is played; but the songs themselves (again, good in a vaccuum) felt not always onpoint to the story or didn't move it forward, save for maybe "I am...I said." Story didn't land/connect with me, feeling like a hapless observer to show. As biographical jukebox musicals go, this one didn't draw me in a la Tina Turner musical, feeling like a poorly done version of it. Its only reason for existence: to highlight an important (and worthy!) musical figure, but not much more, since Diamond's story doesn't feel particularly unique and comes off morose: struggling song writer, gets a break, marries, divorces, marries again, checks out, divorces, marries again, the end.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a delightfully substantial, honest, yet simple (in execution) father-son story, w/ immigrant/first gen & acceptance themes.

Don't see it if don't like plays that take a a minimalist approach to staging/production. My 2c, it put the focus squarely where it needed to be!

Also I'm glad I saw this; I was initially dissuaded by the initial "it's two people talking at at audience and never at each other" takes. And while, yes, father-son aren't talking at each other, their talking is very much in dialogue with one another. This one might resonate most with folks with an immigrant father/parent or, more broadly, with complex, strained relationships with one or, even more broadly, fwith navigating the weight of parental expectation when such expectations might be discordant with your own constitution/values/beliefs/interests to a point where you (your real authentic you) doesn't feel seen or accepted....in all the various flavors that manifests (e.g., sexuality, academic/professional pursuits, etc.). Also, I need the Bengsons to drop that show's album on us.... Read more Read less

See it if interested in an exploration of the heart-break, struggle, and pangs of guilt of having an incarcerated loved one. Well acted. Honest.

Don't see it if you're all too familiar with the matter. For the unfamiliar, it's a good window into complex feelings and struggles of those on the outside.

See it if you'd like a wonderfully funny yet moving story of vulnerability and self-discovery through queer protagonists.

Don't see it if you need a big production: this is intimate theater at its finest. Or if you feel on the outs with Spanglish, mostly (not always) translated

Also This was wonderful! More of this, please. Some of the acting was a little stiff in parts, but nothing distracting. A breezy 2.25 hours.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a thoughtful play on toxic partisanship and its impact on the evolution (demise?) of the art of reporting.

Don't see it if you need a big production; it's intimate. (FYI: near Queens/Queensboro Plaza NOT near Kaufman Studios, a common misdirect by GoogleCal &iOS)

Also Show did a good job at showcasing the tension media/news currently faces, with pressure to jettison nuance for clickbait and our shortening attention spans. Chuck's character was bordering on caricature, unnecessarily. One can still play the white, pretentious, smug liberal without turning up your nose to a love-interest's home cooked meal for using MSG containing Sazon; or be so self-involved/clueless that you can't put your phone down for the few minutes you're being felated.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a surreal, mostly hallacinatory play/musical exploring grief and familial & cultural duty/burdens/reconciliation

Don't see it if 80 of 90 min. of frantic, bordering on the petulant, dream/psychedelic trip-as-mean-of processing family resentments/duties is too chaotic.

Also Felt like whiplash; in need of paring down and slowing down. Even the brief respites provided by Sahar Milani (who sings sweetly and plays a sort-of musician narrator a la Something About Mary) did not punctuate the show's frenetic action with, in isolation, otherwise moving songs. This is partially why I appreciated Yusuf's scenes so much--earnest and a chance to catch your mental breath. The ending, while sweet and accepting, didn't hit for me, as I was still very much shellshocked from the frenetic ~80 minutes prior.... Read more Read less

See it if interested in a well-acted play/series of vignettes on the mental/physical negotiations between care-givers and care-receivers.

Don't see it if you want something light & breezy; cast tackles weighty subjects on living with disabilities, isolation and, literally, the cost of living

Also Delightfully slow and intentional; personally, I could have done without the ending--which seemed a little too happy coincidence.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd like a quirky YOLO dark comedy-musical brought to you by way of Kimberly's exceedingly rare genetic condition + her toxic family

Don't see it if you don't like dark comedies--the adult figures it satirizes are indeed over the top and (mostly) unbelievable.

Also Saw it in Previews. It's fun and I see why so many people love it; it's just not a home-run for me. Two days later, I can't remember a song; just the feeling that this was a whole lot of effort and contrivances for a reminder that you only live once--which, to be fair, is never a bad reminder. I guess I was a little underwhelmed. The cast was great; well acted; charming.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a play about human frailty, presented in an untraditional yet intriguing style with fantastical elements.

Don't see it if you need your theatre 'traditional' or mostly digested for you or dislike being made to work or suspend disbelief to get at its message.

Also Saw this in its first preview. I really enjoyed it--though I didn't know exactly why as I left the theater. Sudbued, refreshing, poignant. It's definitely closer to experimental territory in its style & delivery, so if you're expecting a traditional play you'll likely be disappointed. Some bigger theatre companies taking on riskier productions (Roundabout and this play; NYTW and American (Tele)visions)--I like what this portends!... Read more Read less

See it if you're a fan of, or curious about, K-Pop; the show captures the aesthetic well. As with pop generically, it's saccharine and mostly fun.

Don't see it if you're looking to be moved by a strong plot or connection via strong character development.

Also 1st preview, so there's likely many tweaks to come. Sound-mixing & volume was an issue: I shouldn't be hearing the A/C & the relative volume of dance numbers often felt low, which made performance feel low-energy by cast and for audience. If you're trying to give concert energy, give raucous concert volume. It left me and much of the audience hesitant: Do we clap or no? It's a 'rehearsal'. It wasn't until "Super-Star" at end of 1st act where music, singing, and dancing finally hit just right. Up until then, the dancing gave going-through-the-motions vibe. Can forgive story/plot for great dancing and catchy numbers and was expecting to do so--odd it took an hour to get there. 'Acoustic' moment in Act II was sweet and provided nice exposition. It was this scene were MwE's character shined and where the strain of the industry machine-churn felt most palpable. More MwE-Junny moments pls. Except his sanctimony at the end; unsurprising though still a let down.... Read more Read less

See it if you like campy musicals. I was splendidly surprised.

Don't see it if if you don't like camp; or a little raunchy humor.

Also Great collective singing! As one can expect, lots of pop culture references--not all of which I got. A joke about 6 queens was NOT about Six the musical---as I was expecting--but rather about RuPaul's drag race. Greatly entertaining all the same. Theater is escapism at times. I felt I had nary a worry in the world for a solid 90 minutes, and that was nice. I wish the show well as it moves into a bigger theater, though a quarter of the fun for this musical was the intimate space and locking eyes, being winked at or pointed to by 'Celine' or the Unsinkable Molly Brown in a very small basement under a shuttered Gristedes supermarket.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a large ensemble, cross-gen play about a Jewish family in Austria during the slow, steady march to facism and its atrocities.

Don't see it if seeing Nazi and anti-semitic imagery is too painful; if keeping track of a large ever-aging ensemble is hard.

Also Excellently acted; the ensemble is very large and it was a little dizzying (and unsuccessful on my part) to keep young and old versions of the same character neatly organized. It also made establishing a connection with a particular character difficult. Eye opening to think some version of these events isn't firmly in the rearview mirror.... Read more Read less

See it if you like close-up magic in an intimate setting, with a few mind-reading tricks to boot.

Don't see it if you're looking for something ground breaking. It's a solid show and Asi is a masterful, but it didn't feel like a new perspective/take.

See it if you'd enjoy two strong actors performing in a play commenting on race, sibling rivalry, and social class.

Don't see it if you're impatient--the drive is slow and ultimately predictable--and the drama comes to a head only in the last 10 minutes.

Also Objectively good acting; staging was good. Can definitely see siblings arguing/puffing as depicted. But with names like Lincoln and Booth, was there anything left to telegraph here? All these years of being siblings, and things turn within a week of cohabitating. OK. It's approach to make social commentary felt anachronistic, even at just 20 years old.... Read more Read less

See it if you're game for a dark comedy with a very loose nod to Macbeth, touching upon fraught issues of race in college admissions, among others.

Don't see it if you don't like dark humor, farcical teenage characters, or zero sum treatment of marginalization-as-competition

Also Acting was solid; I just didn't buy the characters, even in their exaggerated state. My companion commented that the angst/anxiety of college admissions was well captured--almost triggering. So, your mileage may very depending on how admissions experience was for you. To me, it all seemed unbelievable: the premise that a person would think their life is in shambles (and become murderous) if they didn't get in to their top choice elite school, even keeping in mind the loose nod to Macbeth; or that only 1 person in a whole school gets in to said, unnamed elite school; or that admissions to this elite school from this particular high school runs on a runner-up list, where runner-ups get to step in if the winner sees an untimely demise.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a wonderfully acted play of a family in distress, coping and coming to terms with the suicide of a loved one.

Don't see it if the subject matter is too heavy or its intensity felt too great/too close in this really small theater.

Also Saw it in previews 10/1, with the actors having just received 5 new pages of script--so tweaks are being actively made it seems.. Can't emphasize how impressed I was by the show and the acting and the lighting design. There were a few minutes toward the end where it felt like the play was dragging/losing focus, but it snapped out of the languish and drew me back in. I walked away with a renewed appreciation for smaller, more risk-taking theater.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a solid reinterpretation of a classic.

Don't see it if you prefer your Willy Loman's delusional rather than living w/signs of dementia. With all we know now, it's hard not to see this possibility

Also Admittedly, it's been several minutes (Jr. High?) since I read the source material and I haven't revisited it (written or performed) since, so my memory of Willy Loman has blurred and I don't ever think I thought of dementia/Alzheimer/Lewy body as an affliction back then. In my memory, willy was tragic in a hapless/delusional kind of way. Here, it feels inescapable that he has a clinical affliction. This could be jarring if you, like me, have the same memory of Willy. And, in some ways it does shift the critique on the grinding nature of work/capitalism and the disposability of labor. But just slightly. Either way, I was splendidly surprised by the play and the performances. Lots of moments when I was riveted. It certainly felt like a breezy 3h10min--really only feeling it the next day. Ha! Why this wasn't a 7pm show during the week boggles me, but it seems like post October 11th, they will be.... Read more Read less

See it if want to see a live reenactment of an important 1965 debate, demonstrating that the more things change the more they stay the same.

Don't see it if a word-for-word reenactment of this historical event (save for the last ~5 minutes) wouldn't give you bang for your buck.

Also Supporting The Public Theater and this production, specifically, is reason enough to see this but, full disclosure, I rushed it. Not sure I could justify the full ticket price for this 60 minute verbatim reenactment, but everyone has their own value-benefit analysis. It's youtubeable, yes; though I suspect for most folks, the occasion of seeing this would be the impetus to stream/revisit the debate. It was for me at least; so in that regard thank you Elevator Repair Service for bringing this debate back to the discourse. Greig Sargeant was the closest to channeling his title character, though some oratorical style and hand gestures were a miss. Ben Jalosa Williams' Buckley was also good but missed a bit of the strained pomposity Buckley was known for. The closing was poignant, I thought; uncomfortable for many, based on the comments overheard as folks headed out.... Read more Read less

See it if in the mood for a fun, splashy musical with a great heart and even greater dancing in kinky boots.

Don't see it if a good heart & spirit of a show is minimized when, again, it falls on the historically marginalized to 'teach'/'accomodate' the hegemon

See it if you'd enjoy a clever retelling of our country's founding moments, poignantly and diversely recast.

Don't see it if any depiction of our country's founders as anything less than demi-gods upsets your sensibilities or if 2h45min is too long.

Also I went in blind to this show, not knowing it's been around since 1969. It felt mostly modern-ish, in large part to the poignant recasting. So much so, I thought 1776 was trying to bite off of Hamilton's success. Obviously wrong in time. I saw its first preview, so I imagine some of this will get worked out, but I struggled at times to decipher/hear John Adams' voice way up in the nosebleeds. Patrena Murray's Ben Franklin was hilarious.... Read more Read less

See it if you like leaving theater delightfully taken-aback; asking what did I just experience; concluding it was good, but not fully appreciating why

Don't see it if a non-linear, oft-campy/fantastical, "EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce"-eque immigrant story, touching on gender & sexuality & more is not 4 U.

Also This is one of those shows where so much is going on, there's just no way to capture/appreciate it all in one viewing. It left me plotting to go back to see it again.

The acting is good, if a little stiff at the start; a bit overwrought at times; but thoroughly delightful when the play is at its most fantastical.

I imagine this will be a polarizing play in terms of who will best appreciate/enjoy it, falling loosely on generational lines. My controversial hot take (lol): this one is for the Xennial or younger crowd, and I'm ok with that; give me more of this.

The play weaves through many themes/topics, chief among them gender and sexuality, but also how we want to be captured/legacied (video, video game, tv) and, of course, capitalism/consumption and need for escapism.... Read more Read less

See it if you want an interestingly premised character exploration on how we emotionally deal (or not deal) with sickness; here, skin cancers.

Don't see it if you want lots of action--the play unfolds in a waiting room, while most of the cast is seated--or if the subject matter is triggering.

Also This was a peek into the messiness of humanity when faced with our own frailty (or that of a loved one). And that, in and of itself, made for a worthy reason for the show's existence and my enjoyment of it.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a story of (very naive) young love, during a very dark period in history.

Don't see it if naïveté annoys you or if you can't make believe the actors are 16, which makes the naïveté unbearable.It's fine; good even; but felt aimless

Also The actors were great; the occasional off-key note or mumble from the karaoke couple had its charm. Uly, particularly, came the closest to making me believe Otto's awkward, boy-soldier innocence. Almost. I went in blind and on a whim, so perhaps I could have used self reminding that the actors are portraying 16/17 year olds, which might make their naiveté more(?) acceptable. But even tickle fights and pillow fights for a 16 & 17 year old seem mismatchy to their age but, *shrug*, perhaps appropriate to 1940s almost-adults(?). Point being: I saw them more as young adults, than innocent kids, and expected their characters to act thusly, which made the the characters less-than-sympathetic as a result.... Read more Read less

See it if you're curious about the 1941 Disney animator's strike, capably showcased in this 3 person play on the inequities at the House of Mouse.

Don't see it if you want or expect a big production; need a neatly, fully fleshed conclusion to the dramatization of this historical event.

Also The 80 minute play went by quickly--perhaps too quickly; the actors were great and I felt teleported to the time period. By all accounts Walt was a changed person pre- and post-Burbank studio, and he turned out to have a bizarre McCarthyism streak in him; while these came across in the play, the Walt character felt a skosh too Michael Scott-ish--in a bumbling/fumbling manager way--to give gravity to this change. Though, to be fair, I have no insight to say this isn't an accurate portrayal. The conclusion felt rushed; more tension could have been built for Walt's showdown with Art, such that IT felt like a conclusion in itself and Betty's closing a softer landing/epilogue.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy a story that well captures the emotion, essence and tensions of a budding relationship with elements of immigrant otherness.

Don't see it if you're expecting perfect acting/dialogue--it's a little uneven in this regard--but it was easy to see past that and into the play's heart.

Also As others have pointed out, the dialogue can be a little clunky and unnatural. Some parts were overwrought/overacted (though i think intentionally). This play felt like a diamond in the rough. I'm happy I saw it, in spite of some of its short comings. I also thought I was going to be annoyed by the use of projection, but was surprised to find it helped the play develop the intimacy/drama between the characters and invited the audience to the same. Well done there!... Read more Read less

See it if a fluffy, family-friendly heart-tugging story told through a set-less one-man show suits your fancy.

Don't see it if you want a little more production value for the price of admission or if oversentimentality irks you.

Also Overall it was OK for me. Mr. Woods is great at story telling; impressive he can keep all the various characters distinct; but I wasn't moved. Admittedly, I was more tired than I should have been, so that may have hindered my focus/becoming absorbed by the story. It seems like many in the audience were highly complimentary of the show to Mr. Woods as he greeted us on the walk out of the theater. Given you could probably score rush/discounted tickets to Between the Lines for roughly the same price, as a value proposition, I walked away disappointed even if the substance of the story was on par.... Read more Read less

See it if you like strong voices, weaving interconnected encounters, in an intimate musical.

Don't see it if you’re expecting a razzle-dazzle musical; or catchy tunes; or big production.

Also As a story of passing connections and how these shape your life, the musical is good. To my American-Mexican sensibilities in the year of our lord 2022, though, that these life encounters come halfly through the prism of a white woman (and some very cringe moments re: wanting praise/credit for feeding just-arrived undocumented immigrants; casually picking then smuggling in help from Mexico; envy-denying this domestic’s reunion with the protagonist’s kids; and later, almost predatorily pursuing and devirginizing a barely legal Latino kid; among other cringe moments) gave savior complex vibes and felt discordant to these times and, again to my American-Mexican sensibilities, undermined the musical where the other half prism came by way of a Mexican immigrant.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a remarkable burlesque show with amazing aerialists. Cirque du Soleil but scantily clad. I walked away impressed.

Don't see it if scantily clad bodies have you clutching your pearls. It IS tasteful burlesque, after all. There's a theme, if not a traditional 'plot'.

Also I wasn't really sure what to expect. Was worried it *might* be seedy. It was not. Trully impressive. As you might imagine from the title: it's about 7 or so vignettes representing the various deadly sins.... Read more Read less

See it if a clever musical at the the intersection of race, sexuality, familial drama is something you'd appreciate.

Don't see it if such subjects offend your sensibilities; though all the more reason to see it. Some lyrics were hard to hear, literally & figuratively.

See it if you like improv, Colin Mocherie and his quick wit, in a show that (uniquely, I think) incorporates hypnotized audience members.

Don't see it if you think hypnosis is bogus or are inclined to believe selected audience members are "plants." Don't see if you're expecting a scripted show

Also Improv is not my thing, but the premise for the show was interesting enough. Even if the hypnotized audience member delivered a dud of a response, Mocherie handled it fantastically and still had the audience in cackles. Obviously there is a 'scripted' element to the show--say, the specific premise (a western show-down, for example) for a bit--but its the interplay between hyp-rovist and mocherie responding to the bit that makes this entertaining.... Read more Read less

See it if you're a Billy Crystal fan or fan of well-timed zingers. Can it be crass and out of place? Yes. At some level we can all enjoy potty humor.

Don't see it if you want great music. I really can't remember any of it. At its heart, this is a half comedy show/half sitcom. Billy Crystal hamming it up.

See it if you'd enjoy a cute family-friendly, light-hearted musical with broadway-adjacent production value.

Don't see it if you wish to see some poignant perspective on youth angst/drama. It doesn't want to be nor is it trying to be THAT deep. A little escapism.

Also It's entertaining; fun even (for this decidedly NOT young adult), and I got a kick out of "Inner thoughts."

Agree with other comments about hearing the pitter-patter of production staff on the creaky floors during scenes and/or seeing production staff behind curtains and pushing/pulling in sets being a bit distracting. But I can't complain too much, as I opted for discounted digital rush tickets, and was assigned an outer seat on the first row.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a reframing/re-envisioning of a greek tragedy but that feels modern nonetheless. Fantastic acting by Hille.

Don't see it if slow, measured pacing isn't your thing. At 3.5 hours, it's long. For sure I thought I'd nod off, but it was surprisingly engrossing.

See it if you like campy, catchy irreverent musicals.

Don't see it if you're expecting a thought provoking musical. This one is just a fun, silly time with singable songs.

Also There's nothin

See it if you like Sondheim and ol'timey musicals, with a clever blending of various fairy tales.

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of Sondheim or seemingly anachronistic musicals.

Also Based on audience scores and critical reviews, I'm clearly in the minority here, but I just found myself asking: Why? Why is this on now? Aside from the woods as metaphor for life and going into them as metaphor for taking risks/chances, nothing about the play struck me as particularly relevant to 2022.

It was fine; acting was fine; it was entertaining even. Milky White is the show's star. But I truly did not understand the hype.... Read more Read less