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See it if You want a entertaining show about coming to terms with life and death. Nothing groundbreaking but worthwhile.

Don't see it if you don’t want to feel like the show was over too soon. It is a very short concert with stories.

Also Talented Janelle McDermoth was very easy to connect with

See it if you want a entertaining, straightforward play. Some very funny performances and lines especially by Michael Urie.

Don't see it if you want a play that is not predictable

Also Great cast including Jane Alexander, James Cromwell, Priscilla Lopez, Ben McKenzie, Ashley Park and Maulik Panchol along with Michael Urie... Read more Read less

See it if you want storytelling that draws you in. Engrossing with wonderful performances by Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman. Great play

Don't see it if you want simple entertainment. This is a serious play that takes a bit of concentration and focus to appreciate.

See it if you want to see Marisa Tomei shine is a perfect role. She has great chemistry with Emun Elliott. Beautiful staging with a nice chorus

Don't see it if you can not understand plays with characters speaking with strong accents. Some words hard to decipher.

Also The play was more entertaining than I expected. Great memorable performances filled with emotion... funny and sexy too. See it if you are a Tennessee Williams.... Read more Read less

See it if you have a loved one with dementia. This play feels like a puzzle into the mind of the disease. It also is a tender, touching love story.

Don't see it if you are not willing to let the story unfold. Some have said it’s confusing, but I don’t agree. There are many clues as to what is going on.

See it if For the delightful, talented cast. The story was inspired by Macbeth, has a good rock style score. Set in the 70’s, it filled with campy fun

Don't see it if you don’t like dark humor. The show could be trimmed a bit. Be prepared for gunshots.

Also Standout performances by Megan Lawrence, Ryan McCartan, Taylor Iman Jones, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Will Meyers, Lacretta, Alysha Umphress... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of the cast who are giving some good performances with the material provided.

Don't see it if you don’t want to witness some cringe worthy moments on stage. Some of the dialogue was unimaginative.

See it if You are looking for a play to make you think. You can dive into the symbolism and have a lot to discuss. Fantastic set and cast.

Don't see it if you like plays told in a mainstream fashion. This may not be something for all tastes.

See it if you want to see two great actors who are perfectly matched give memorable performances. Play is full of true emotion, humor, and romance.

Don't see it if you do not wish to experience the intimate details of the beginning of a relationship ... including brief nudity and language

See it if you want a powerful story. I thought I would be bored by subject, instead I found it interesting and fascinating . Wonderful set and staging

Don't see it if You don’t like long plays...although for the most part the pace moves along nicely. I felt it could be trimmed a bit.

Also Surprisingly fun segments make the play a little more entertaining... with a little singing, dancing and comedy...dramatic scenes are strong. Great performances... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a visually fantastic show that dazzles with cool special effects. The set and lighting are terrific. Filled with fun moments

Don't see it if you want a sophisticated evening of classical theatre. This is a show that tries hard to be a crowd pleaser.

Also I feel this show succeeds in giving your money’s worth in terms of wow factors. The sets, costumes, and special effects were very well done . I was fascinated by it all. Beetlejuice is simply all about being a fun spectacle... Adult humor and language is used a lot. The cast has chemistry together and was all very good. The music is not very memorable which brought my score down ... but overall I had a great time.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to watch a fun musical with a lot of laughs... a very good book... great performances by the whole cast.

Don't see it if you don’t want to just sit back with a smile on your face and be entertained. First preview felt like it could be trimmed about 15 minutes

See it if You want absorbing, strong performances by the cast. I could not take my eyes off of Ethan Hawke ... fast paced interesting play

Don't see it if You are bothered by violence and disturbing subject matter

See it if You want to see a play full of different elements that draw you into the story ... suspenseful, funny, intelligent, intense

Don't see it if if you do not enjoy or find it different to understand characters that speak in Irish accents. Maybe skip if you can’t sit for long periods

Also Great large ensemble cast... not a weak link to be found. Great set and staging. The rise of many emotions and different feelings throughout making for a wonderful experience.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a Sondheim fan. I enjoyed the intimate staging ... good cast ... many parts of the show were very entertaining and fun

Don't see it if You get restless sitting through a show with no intermission...the show had a couple slow spots where my interest would drift a bit

See it if For wonderful, entertaining singing by the cast mixed into a good story... at times funny, tender, heartbreaking and real

Don't see it if you are expecting to learn everything about the lives of the characters. It is not a long play but at the end I liked and cared about them.

See it if you want to see a play with a heartfelt important message and shared food at the end.

Don't see it if you want to see a play that knows what it wants to be. ... some scene were good but others felt cartoonish. The vibe was strange and uneven

See it if you want a sitcom like show ... it is not hard to understand or follow ... the second act is entertaining but the ending is very abrupt.

Don't see it if you want a memorable play ... while not terrible, I would not recommend at Broadway prices

See it if you are looking for a interesting play about about choices and circumstances and the results they can bring in life.

Don't see it if you are not interested in dysfunctional family dramas

Also I was glued to Stockard Channing’s performance ... her character is not always likable but it draws you in. Story moves along nicely.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to totally escape into a show. The staging is wonderful...Little touches and effects make for a memorable, magical experience.

Don't see it if you feel you can’t let yourself be swept away by storytelling .. but you should still give it a try.

Also My favorite show of the year! I enjoyed every aspect of the show.

See it if for the star power and chemistry of Armie Hammer and Josh Charles. Their performances kept my interest and were enjoyable.

Don't see it if you are looking for a play that simply connects and takes the audience down a successful path. This was very disjointed.

Also I would not recommend this play to people that are not fans of the cast.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoyed Joshua Harmon’s previous plays. I find his plays to be funny, contemporary and entertaining with a thought provoking message.

Don't see it if if you expect the play to be centered around star Idina Menzel. While her performance is very good, she is really part of an ensemble.

Also Not all the characters are likable... for me the characters of Elliot Isaac was extremely cold... but the overall question of how we view youth and beauty in society was examined intelligently. I left the theater with my mind racing in thought.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy classic musicals filled with terrific dancing and powerful, show stopping performances

Don't see it if you want a musical with a good, gripping storyline that pulls you in and makes you really feel for the characters. The story doesn’t hold up

See it if you do some research about the play. Without some knowledge it could be very overwhelming. You will find great acting and a great set.

Don't see it if you have a short attention span. The play really is not for everyone tastes, With putting in work and thought it can be rewarding.

Also Roundabout hosted a talk before the show which was a very big help to me... without it I may have hated the play. Story is very hard to understand. The production is first rate in acting, set, lighting and sound... Read more Read less

See it if you are looking for a funny but relevant play. Story unfortunately remains timely. A great role for Michael Cera, who is very entertaining

Don't see it if you are looking for a big production. The staging is not flashy but nice.

See it if you want a intelligent and interesting play. A different overall feel from the 2005 Second Stage production which was also very good.

Don't see it if you want a light show filled with singing and dancing ... although this production does feature a entertaining song and “dance” march scene

Also Very memorable performances by the cast including David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood, Jerry O’Connell, and Nnamdi Asomugha... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy quick moving, interesting storytelling that keeps you engaged from start to finish. The play did not feel long to me.

Don't see it if you are offended by graphic descriptions of sexual situations. Don’t see if if you are not interested is committing to a two part play.

Also I found the play to be very entertaining . I laughed and cried. great ensemble cast... Read more Read less

See it if to appreciate the amazing talents of Harvey Fierstein. Interesting with the right amount of humor.

Don't see it if you are not interested in Bella Abzug’s accomplishments and story. The play can feel like a history lesson.

Also Harvey Fierstein is a performer that you can’t take your eyes off of. Never boring ... can pull on your heart and also make you laugh... Read more Read less

See it if you have a discount ticket or are a subscriber. A interesting concept... a life of the main character changing age, sex and race each scene

Don't see it if you want a play that can fully keep your attention. The 90 minute play dragged in parts.

See it if you enjoy plays with clever, witty dialogue. The play moves from being very funny to tragic. Acting by the cast is absorbing and real.

Don't see it if you are easily offended by sexual explicit subject matter.. I feel it was handled realistically and intelligently. Play could be trimmed

Also I really enjoyed this play. Since I fall into the same age group as the main character of Wheeler, I was able to connect and relate... even to this very flawed character. Amazing performance by Ian Barford... Read more Read less

See it if you want a play with a good concept. I liked the playwrights ideas but scenes moved along slow. Cast was very good ... impressive child act.

Don't see it if You want to be challenged by a play. I figured it out too easily and predicted any twists or turns. Overall did not live up to it potential

See it if If you want a light, entertaining play that deals with heavy topics of racism and sexism. The characters are likable & easy to connect with.

Don't see it if you don’t like plays that have the main character tell much of the story by talking directly to the audience and not acted out with the cast

See it if you are a Second Stage subscription ticket holder...otherwise you are not missing much by skipping this production.

Don't see it if you want to see a play that can hold your interest for 90 min.

Also Disjointed...This play was very slow and felt like a puzzle that was all over the place... I could not connect to the story and eventually didn’t care at all about the characters.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy old fashioned musicals with great dancing. Classic Cole Porter songs sung beautifully by Kelli O’Hara and the cast.

Don't see it if you have seen Kiss Me Kate before. While a very fine production, I felt nothing new was brought to it.

Also The dancing was the highlight... Corbin Bleu fantastic

See it if you want to see a very good production of a classic American play. You will feel drained at the end by it’s powerful story.

Don't see it if you want some light entertainment. This play pulls you into serious topics making you think and feel.

Also At this early preview, I felt not all the acting choices matched with one another... while I loved the leads, some of the supporting cast did not feel natural. I’m sure this will improve but it brought me out of the story a bit ... otherwise I totally enjoyed this production.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to be absorbed into a clever, fulfilling play...Wonderful performances... interesting story mixed with some humor

Don't see it if you just can’t stomach the idea of anything that might remind you of today’s politics.

Also A quick moving play ... 90 minutes fly by

See it if you want to see a fun, entertaining play that is also relevant and thought provoking. All sides of the argument are presented intelligently

Don't see it if your views are so strong that any point of view that differs upsets you...but if that is the case, this is a play that you really should see

See it if You want to see a show with a unique, quiet, soothing vibe. A simple story of people connecting and coming together. Beautiful in many ways

Don't see it if you get frustrated trying to catch all the words spoken with a accent. The show is also quiet and I feel I missed some dialogue.

See it if You enjoy big hearted musical comedies ... filled with very funny performances. The show has a uplifting, feel good ending

Don't see it if shows that are silly at times make you roll your eyes.

Also I only started to connect with this show when the character of Emma was brought into the mix. The beginning of the musical was stereotypical and predictable ... as the show progressed it became more human and relatable.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a new original musical with a talented cast, fun special effects, some very touching songs, and good story.

Don't see it if you are looking for the next Dear Evan Hansen... there are some very good moments in this musical but overall some mixed results.

See it if you want a window into dementia and aging. This true to life play gives insight and helps to understand this illness. Wonderful performance.

Don't see it if you do not want a mirror of a hard fact of life that many live with. While there is plenty of funny moments, this is a sad play

Also I’m living through helping my father who has dementia now. I saw so many parallels and common situations in this play to what we are going through. Many times dementia is hard to understand. This play helped me understand and learn. Even though very entertaining, I was drained at the end. I’m so glad I saw this play. I feel it helped me in my own situation.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to be pulled into the story thanks to Janet McTeer’s riveting performance. She was superb.

Don't see it if if you want a story that grabs you right from the beginning. A very slow first act. It took me some time before I became interested.

See it if you want a play with a strong cast. A story that keeps your interest for the whole 90 min.... some, fun, interesting twists

Don't see it if You expect the play to totally explore the politics of the time. It doesn’t expose anything new.

See it if you are looking for a quick moving show filled with songs most people know and love. The production is very entertaining and well done

Don't see it if you want to get deep into the story of the life of Carole King. Beautiful focuses on showcasing all the wonderful hits the were written.

See it if you are interested in a play that explores different stages of the life of it’s main character. Written intelligently and easy to follow.

Don't see it if You want a play that features your favorite cast member on stage for a long time. A large cast, but each actor has relatively small scenes

See it if you want to see a show with a outstanding opening number that continues to entertain with a surprising story mixed with fun, rocking songs.

Don't see it if you expect and want the story to tell the history of the band The Go-Go’s. While the show uses the band’s hits, this a unique experience

Also I’m a huge fan of The Go-Go’s. I’m sure this added to my enjoyment of the show. It is a colorful, feel good musical with a fresh approach. A perfect show for a summer night.... Read more Read less

See it if you are looking for a play that challenges you. The play will have you examining your views on education and social issues.

Don't see it if you just want to be entertained

See it if you want to see a first rate, classic musical. Lincoln Center always seems to put on memorable, wonderful productions...this is one of them

Don't see it if you are looking for something completely new ... most likely you will know all the songs and the story of this much loved show.

Also Lauren Ambrose was out of today’s matinee. Her understudy did a fantastic job, but the disappointment of missing the Tony nominated lead actress brought my score down a couple notches.... Read more Read less

See it if you are looking for a historical, period piece. Cast did a good job. My expectations were very low... enjoyed it more than anticipated

Don't see it if you get bored from wordy plays... slow scenes sometimes felt like they would not end.

See it if You enjoy a play with good story involving a topic that is not often seen. The play is funny and has a lot of heart.

Don't see it if you want a perfect theater experience. While ultimately enjoyable, the play feels uneven. Some scenes work better than others.