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See it if You are a very open person; the humor and authenticity to the musical was astounding (in a good way). Characters are diverse and have depth!

Don't see it if You cannot handle sensitive topics such as severe mental illnesses and suicide.

See it if You're a fan of any of the principle cast. Audra is amazing and her costars are fantastic. Shuffle Along immensely entertaining. Loved it!

Don't see it if You're not into documentaries. The original was pivotal in musical theatre history, but the stakes don't feel quite so high in this show.

See it if You are a fan of Gloria Estefan, Latin music or biopic/ jukebox stories... It's a really fun and entertaining show!! Go see it

Don't see it if 80s music is not your thing, or if you can't bring yourself to sit through another "underdog making it big in American music" story.

See it if You love the story of Mozart, his family and entertaining fiction.

Don't see it if You're not enamored at all with Mozart

See it if You love the idea of a theatre/open bar

Don't see it if You want to see Shakespeare done justice.

See it if You like classical musicals, tap dancing, and funny women (Leslie Margherita is hilarious as Moana)

Don't see it if You don't like classical musicals or smaller productions.

See it if You like whimsical musicals

Don't see it if You don't enjoy abstract singing

See it if You enjoy tap dancing and old fashioned musicals

Don't see it if you don't like classic family shows.

See it if you like dancing; you like getting swept away in a romantic but charming story; Brandon Uranowitz is still in it.

Don't see it if dancing bores you; classic musical charm has no effect on you; you have too high expectations.

See it if you want to experience what it might have felt like in the 1600s seeing a brand new Shakespeare play.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy plays

See it if You are a fan of Glee's Matthew Morrison, Peter Pan, and family-friendly "BROADWAY" musicals

Don't see it if you loved the (much more subtle and interesting) movie of the same name, and demand a bit of sophistication in your musicals

See it if You like broad satire, are entertained by the dysfunctional families shouting on daytime tv talk shows, and careering plot twists

Don't see it if You prefer your humor more subtle and less shouty, and your plots more pulled-together than slapdash

See it if you want to be stunned visually and completely absorbed in the mind of a young autistic boy

Don't see it if you want a straight play or musical with nothing inventive about it

See it if you want to laugh your head off for a solid hour and a half and be on the edge of your seat

Don't see it if you're highly religious and would get offended by a play poking fun at religion and the devil.

See it if you were of the Carole King era and grew up with those songs

Don't see it if you don't know any of her songs. I didn't and it wasn't that great for me but it was great for my parents who knew her music well.

See it if You want a true (but very confusing) story about a family immigrating from Cuba to America.

Don't see it if you value your time. You have sensitive ears: it's almost constant screeching and near hysterical fake sobbing.

See it if you want something original, profound, thought-provoking and well written. The score and lyrics were great and the staging was inventive.

Don't see it if you want to see a Tony award winning actor (Michael Cerveris); he wasn't good. His singing was grating and made it hard to focus.

See it if you want a beautifully written, wonderfully acted masterpiece. Its heartbreaking and naturalistic, funny at appropriate times.

Don't see it if you want a short show, this dragged on a little bit too long. you don't like naturalism. you want a show with happy subject matter.

See it if you like REALLY LOUD rock music, too tight costumes and melodramatic acting.

Don't see it if you value your hearing

See it if You're trying to fill out your bucket list of the classic; not much has changed. Don't go in with high expectations and you might be pleased

Don't see it if You want a story with meat to the bone, you want actual plot and not just fluff. Songs are good, but it's not worth it.

Also Go see The Phantom of the Opera if you want an Andrew Lloyd Webber classic that's *actually* very good.... Read more Read less

See it if You would like to see a musical with great staging, singing, and direction; the actors are magnificent!

Don't see it if You enjoy stories that actually have an ending, or a real plot for that matter. Very long-and-drawn-out story with no solid end.

See it if You would like to see problems of young people, and such wonderful energy brought to the stage, met with Lin Manuel-Miranda's writing.

Don't see it if You cannot keep up with fast singing, dislike rap music, or desire a more "Broadway" sound.

See it if You want to be riveted and completely taken aback by the story; so very easy to become wrapped up, wonderful direction.

Don't see it if You mind gore or are really turned off by the thought of murder and cannibalism; or if you have a weak stomach.

See it if You want to see Jessie Mueller in another Tony-deserving performance; or you're a fan of Bareilles' music, because it's all great pop.

Don't see it if Themes of spousal abuse and adultery are high on a list of heavy dampers for you.

See it if You like seeing men sing and strip their clothes off. (NOT family friendly--more like a drunk, bad Magic Mike)

Don't see it if You want a quality stripping, singing musical (just go see Magic Mike)

See it if You have small children or need a good show to see with your family.

Don't see it if You don't want to see a light, fluffy show with your family, or distaste family friendly shows.

See it if You don't value your time.

Don't see it if You value your time--it's nothing like the TV show. Don't see it.

See it if You have kids and want a show you will enjoy a bit too.

Don't see it if You wanted the quality of the Disney Movie

See it if You love fabulous shows with large, engaging musical numbers

Don't see it if You like slow-paced musicals.

See it if You enjoy romantic comedies with a twist (and Sierra Boggess)

Don't see it if You like shows with a more structured ("meaty") plotline.

See it if You like loud modern rock musicals or are interested in the AIDS epidemic.

Don't see it if You're not really interested in rock musicals

See it if You love Jim Parsons

Don't see it if you don't like stand up. It's basically a stand up act about religion. If it had been 30 minutes it would have been VERY fun.

See it if sad but beautiful stories about all kinds of dysfunctional relationships interest you.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy country music--at all.

See it if You enjoy youthful, fresh, edgy, sometimes- uncomfortable material. Parent-child, student-teacher, boy-girl dynamics. Great for older teens

Don't see it if you prefer melodic, sweet ballads and happy-ever-after love stories.

See it if you want to be floored by incredible puppetry and a supremely moving story, but be warned: it's dark. No bad seat in the house.

Don't see it if you don't want to think at a show. You want something upbeat and comedic. You don't like seeing scenes depicting war.

See it if you love loud music and raunchiness.

Don't see it if you get offended by sexual innuendos and loud music

See it if You're okay with puppets having sex on stage.

Don't see it if You're not okay with puppets having sex on stage.

See it if you want a classic musical with singing and dancing and not something with an absorbing plot

Don't see it if you don't want cliche songs stuck in your head for the next 10 years

See it if You want to be wowed, or to see something you've never seen before, it's fast paced, original, and deserves all the Tonys (as well as Lin)

Don't see it if You can't keep up with the fast lyrics, or you despise history or Alexander Hamilton with a passion.

See it if you want to see an amazing classic and see Alan Cumming and Emma Stone kill it on stage. It's so moving and raunchy.

Don't see it if you don't like sexual innuendos or cabarets, or if you don't want to have an amazing theatrical experience.

See it if you want a purely fun musical, featuring adults playing "nerdy" high schoolers. The songs are full of great puns. Overall a good time.

Don't see it if you don't like nasal-y voices, a bunch of the cast has them. you don't want to hear people spelling.

See it if you were a fan of the eponymous movie.You want to be drawn into characters and songs. It's touching and understated. Go see it, it's great.

Don't see it if you want a traditional musical. You want a happy ending wrapped in a bow. You don't want to be emotionally involved in a show.