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See it if you are a Tennessee Williams fan, especially if you have not previously seen this play

Don't see it if you like plays with action, it is all about the full range of emotions in all of the characters.

Also While billed as a drama, The Rose Tattoo is more of a comedy. It was a good job by Marisa Tomei who has great comic timing. It was well done, but just not what I expected.... Read more Read less

See it if you have ever dated, on line or off, whatever your age, marital status, or gender preference

Don't see it if you don't like to have fun at the theater

Also This most talented ensemble puts on a fast-moving song and dance act that can't help but grab you in! The writing is great, funny, entertaining, and most enjoyable. My personal feeling is that they were at their best doing the improv that was woven in throughout the continuous two hour play, from material offered up by and direct participation of audience volunteers. From older single women to twenty-somethings, from older marred couples to same-sex partners, everyone left the theater with a smile on their face... Read more Read less

See it if You are a student of history or appreciate greater theater. Plase see below.

Don't see it if All.you like are big ticket musicals.

Also This play has everything-singing, dancing, intelligent believable dialogue and incredibly creative staging with a multi-cultural cast who are truly incredibly talented and authentic! Did you know that the Albanians sheltered Christians and Jews from the Nazis throughout WW II at the risk of their own lives, not only sheltered but treated them as better than family? I did not. Through the charm and warmth of the Albanian actors I understood the likelihood of the truth of this story. I laughed, I cried, I loved it! See it!!!... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of the Frankenstein story

Don't see it if the ambiance of the theater is important to you, if you only like glitz and glamour in the theater

Also This operatic presentation is casted with actors with really good voices, but unfortunately difficult material. The musical is original, but frequently simple and predictable. Certainly the play format is appropriate for the time period, but the first act is very slow, and maybe too long. I was glad I didn't leave at intermission, as the second act was much better, but overall I think it is certainly not a must-see. Also, anyone with mobility challenges should think twice about going to this theater, there are lots of stairs everywhere.... Read more Read less

See it if you like ensemble musicals, with fantastic singing and acting, if you even just like Sondheim a little

Don't see it if you get confused or frustrated by a reverse timeline

Also I thoroughly enjoyed the play and came out wanting to know what important detail I missed in the reverse time line. I might just see it again!... Read more Read less

See it if you are into Shakespeare with a twist, or any classical theater. Really good acting, Janet McTeer is terrific!

Don't see it if your type of theater is Disney-based

See it if you are a Donna Summer groupie and adore her music

Don't see it if you are interested in really getting to know her, or if you like theater with substance

See it if you enjoy great acting, modern story line, and relevance to current life/culture

Don't see it if you are homophobic, or only like musicals! Despite Idina Menzel being the star she does not sing a word in this play.

Also It is hard to imagine Idina Menzel in a non-musical. Here she is, and she does a great job of acting, binds the play together as daughter and mother in a really tremendous job. I am fast becoming a fan of the playwright, Josh Harm, as well.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy iconic Broadway - great singing, lots of special effects, and the classic happy ending

Don't see it if you are looking for something to talk about afterwards, or if you hate kids in the theater

Also The music is great, can't imagine how they sing it 8 times a week -
and I had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. It is what old-time Broadway was known for - grand production, singing, dancing, fun!... Read more Read less

See it if you want a fun time at the theater, with great acting, light music and lots of laughs

Don't see it if you are a scrooge

Also I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this show. Set in the wild west, it is a very loose take-off on Shakespeare. For the intellectuals, you can recognize the zany iambic pentameter. For the rest of us, you can revel in the great acting and singing, the madcap rhyming, the great comedic timing, the costumes, and the pure joy of it all.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate a play which is completely new, thought-provoking, and timely

Don't see it if you like to be entertained by something light at the theater, this play will make you think.

Also Great acting makes this play a very valuable experience. The main character is complex, he starts out as a 'bad guy' but by the end of the play you are just not sure, he may very well be a damaged good guy. All the characters grow and change, and you are left with a lot to talk about at the final curtain close.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate good acting, displaying a range of emotions, and have a hope for peace in the middle east

Don't see it if you tend to look at life through dark colored glasses

See it if you have any interest in broadway history, or broadway production

Don't see it if Can't imagine why anyone interested in theater would not want to see it!

See it if You enjoy historically based plays, or if you are a Tom Stoppard fan

Don't see it if you are bothered by inconsistent British accents and if you have any hearing problems

Also Was looking forward very much to the show - but found it hard to understand much of it, both because of the rapidity of the speech and the heavy accents. This ensemble is an obviously talented group, able to express emotions grandly with both body language and vocal inflection, with excellent comedic timing, but it was very annoying to not be able to understand a significant part of what was said... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy learning little known facts about Jewish history. Acting was great, main character showed growth /maturity as the play progressed

Don't see it if you like action and noise. This is a thinking type of play.

See it if You are willing to get involved

Don't see it if You don't tolerate loud sounds, bright lights or organized chaos

Also The talented young actors, all speaking Ukranian, drag you in and make you understand everything they say and feel. If you want go eat, sing, dance, fight, be part of a wedding, indeed live the life, this is the place to be, if you are older with less energy, or shy, you are nevertheless drawn in and cannot resist the energy and enthusiasm that fills the room. It was a fantastic totally immersive experience.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a liberal and a michael.moore fan. I am not, but enjoyed it anyway

Don't see it if You are a Republican

Also Despite some inaccuracies (the Elks did not sponsor Boys Town, it is the American legion which was why I marked him down, he deserved a higher grade otherwise) to my centrist mind Michael moore actually made a lot of sense. His plea for small actions, something each of us can do, hit a chord with me. He was funny, not at all offensive, and was on continuously for 2.5 hours, and held my interest throughout. A great night at the theater.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy edgy theater with unexpected twists about 'the human condition'

Don't see it if You only like light fun theater

Also If you are honest you can see a little bit of yourself in each of the characters. There were gasps of surprise, and intense feelings transmitted to the audience as you were compelled by these great actors to feel their pain. There was a little twist as an unexpected character turned into a real cad, and a lot of discussion after the show by my group. A really worthwhile theatrical experience!... Read more Read less

See it if you have curiosity about the world around you

Don't see it if you don't have an interest in magic

Also Fast moving and educational without being preachy.
As an adult with a scientific bent I really enjoyed it but it might have gone by too fast for the kids in the audience (say age 5-12) to absorb the science behind the magic.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to have serious discussions after seeing a play

Don't see it if you want to be amused

Also Really good acting, but the very frequent scenery changes interfered with the flow... Read more Read less

See it if you are concerned about holocaust deny-ers. Great acting, some humor, and a warmth to it that was unexpected when thinking about the topic.

Don't see it if you only enjoy theater with music and dance; this is definitely thought-provoking and profound.

Also With exceptional acting this play takes you through the lives of 4 very different people from early 1930s in Eastern Europe to the present in the US; it is riveting, you could have heard a pin drop in the packed audience throughout the 90 minutes of the play, as the 4 actors (plus narrator) present. With only chairs for scenery, you focus on the actors, their body language, and every word they are saying as they interweave their stories.... Read more Read less

See it if you like great singing, very talented actors/singers, and are comfortable in a very intiaste setting.

Don't see it if you are expecting something uplifting or even happy - it is a very dark piece

See it if you enjoy musicals, especially if you are a baby boomer

Don't see it if you are sensitive to loud noises

See it if you enjoy serious plays that make you think and give you something to talk about

Don't see it if you are looking for action, anything upbeat, or if you are easily depressed.

Also Masterful, powerful acting by both Mary-Louise Parker and her younger co-star Will Hochman will hold you spell-bound. I typically like plays with more 'life' to them, but this play resounds with life issues, and I joined in the standing ovation that was given to the play by the entire audience when the final lights went down..... Read more Read less

See it if You remember the original or another Fiddler, if you have seen excerpts of a previous production, or if you have never seen it.

Don't see it if You dont want to sit through 3 hours of singing, dancing, laughter and tears.

Also While the show in all in Yiddish you hardly notice it. The acting is such that the meaning of communication is obvious, and if you need to know the words in addition to tbe feeling you get used to reading the translations which are clearly posted in English and Russian on the drapes inside the frame of the stage. The acting is great, the singing is fantastic, the minimalist staging turns a few tables and chairs into a home, a restaurant, a city square and the whole of a village back and forth in rapid succession. It was a not to be mssed theater experience,... Read more Read less

See it if you like high-energy loud modern music and dance, and/or you are into fantasy with a message

Don't see it if you want to think deeply and have deep discussions afterwards, or if you are old

Also This play has a message, that there is not a pill you can take to get into the 'in-crowd' and that friendship counts for more, but it tends to get lost in the lights and the sounds of the modern setting of the play. The young people in the audience were definitely into it, and this is definitely a medium to get teens-20's into the theater, but as a (nevertheless young) grandmother I was somewhat less enthusiastic.... Read more Read less

See it if you have a conscience, if you appreciate historical plays, if you want to think about the best and worst in people.

Don't see it if you only go to the theater for light entertainment

Also This simple but masterfully written, directed, acted, and staged play about true events during the holocaust in what was then Poland is a must see. It should be obligatory viewing for all teens, Jewish and not, with discussion in groups by dedicated professionals, to facilitate understanding of what is best and worst in people and what motivates people to do the right or wrong thing. It is not a joyous play, but the talented actors, with little in the way of scenery and props, convey a strength and will to live in different ways that add greatly to our understanding of human nature. By appreciating this, perhaps we can enhance opportunity for all and maybe even prevent genocide in the future.... Read more Read less

See it if you have or wish to have hope for our country.

Don't see it if you are a die-hard MAGA fan - unless you are willing to think about your position.

Also This one-man show, well acted without an intermission, shows you the softer side of Bobby, leaves you inspired by the thoughtfulness and intelligence of his speeches, and wondering what this country would be like today if he had not been assassinated. It also gives you hope for the future.... Read more Read less

See it if you are about THAT age, if you like theater that makes you think, and especially if you are a fan of Stockard Channing

Don't see it if all you like is fantasy theater. This seems very real.

See it if you enjoy thoughtful theater with live (as in on-stage) music and nuanced performances prompting something to talk about after the show

Don't see it if you go to a Broadway show for glitz and excitement

Also There is something about knowing the 'story' before you see the play, it can very much skew your experience one way or another. In this case I saw the movie, a dangerous thing to do before you see a live play. I wondered how the director was going to portray the ordinary dull life without boring the audience. With a combination of superb staging and really good acting by the lead, it all came to life. The play took a really silly premise and transformed it into real life. The underlying thought was that if this can work, which it did, there is possibility for peace!... Read more Read less

See it if you like to see a show with something to discuss afterwards

Don't see it if you don't like dark plays

Also The star of the play did a masterful job of a 90 minute monologue, I had good seats and I could see that her expressions were spot on and masterful, but the show had not yet opened and there were quite a few words that were missed - ? changes during the pre-opening revisions?
It was deep and thought-provoking, and i wouldn'y mind seeing it again in case i missed something.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy period pieces and can suspend logic

Don't see it if you want to see something light

Also The acting was very good in this piece taking place in the 1300s, but the premises were unreasonable and as each player was playing many different parts, at times it was a bit hard to tell was going on . it also could have used a bit of shortening - perhaps 1.5 hours without intermission, instead of 2 plus intermission.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan/student of the blues, are interested in the origins of American music, or just want to relax for an hour and a half

Don't see it if you prefer grand productions in your theater - this is a simple but absorbing show.

Also The 85 minutes of this play went by very quickly. The star and only actor in this play played many parts, and held the stage and the audience in his hands. That being said, the elevator was not working, so to get to the theater we had to walk down 4 flights. Not easy when half of the audience was over 60.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy thoughtful drama, well acted, about the human condition

Don't see it if you are bothered by superficial human blemishes

Also You will laugh, and cry, and root for the lead character who has spent a lifetime being less than she could be because of a fierce independence and unfortunate sense of what the world is like outside of her cloister. You will ultimately cheer for the main characters. They did a great job!.... Read more Read less

See it if you can appreciate pathos and humor in the same situation, and want to see some great acting in an intimate theater

Don't see it if you don't appreciate the Irish brogue, or only laugh at antic humor

Also The basic premise of this play has been presented in other works from other cultures, but the fact that it is predictable only helps you to appreciate the artistry. Matthew Broderick is the star, but I most appreciated the co-star Colin McPhillamy (?sp) who does a fantastic job of weaving everything together. The 2 hours and 20 minutes went by very quickly!... Read more Read less

See it if If you enjoy Jewish immigrant family history

Don't see it if you want fancy scenery, or if you just want to be entertained

Also This very simple staging of a very complex family development through 3+generations has fabulous singing, a familiar and touching story, great timing in the acting, but somehow was not as good as the sum of its parts. It was only 1.5 hours, but it seemed like a lot longer.... Read more Read less

See it if you remember fondly the bedtime stories you heard as a kid

Don't see it if you are looking for something lively

Also John Lithgow is so very talented - he dances, sings, and has a beautiful voice for reading/talking, and none of it has wilted with age. While I enjoyed the play I looked for something more, I was looking to be wowed and impressed. I just enjoyed..... Read more Read less

See it if you were alive on 9-11, or even if you only want a great evening at the theater!

Don't see it if you are a curmudgeon

See it if You like Elizabeth McGovern and you enjoy heavy drama

Don't see it if You can't sit in your seat for 1.5 hours

Also The writing and the acting was very good, and the play seemed very modern for one that is 70 years old. However, in modifying it and combining he first two of tbree acts into one, the first act made for a very long seat time. The second act after the intermission, originally the third act, was an excellent denouement, and was worth it, but you had to get there first, and some in the audience did not.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a thinking human being, or if you just love great theater.

Don't see it if No possible reason not to see it - even if you are apolitical the great writing, and singing, dancing and acting, demand your involvement

Also In a believable (and therefore very scary) explanation of how the Iraq war started, this incredibly talented troupe of actors kept the audience spell-bound with very intelligent writing, high energy and fast-moving fabulous singing and dancing, and great acting. The audience gets involved from the minute you walk in the theater, before the play begins, with coffee and donuts and some of the audience joining the actors on-stage as we get immersed in the AA-type environment during which the story unfolds. You really need to see it!... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy really fine theater

Don't see it if you are looking for something light and fluffy

Also fabulous acting, great script, a really sensitive and insightful presentation of a difficult situation. Good canned music, appropriate for the happenings.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a student of human emotions, if you are perplexed by how our lives get turned around by forces beyond our control.

Don't see it if you go to theater to laugh

Also A very talented group of actors play a very predictable bunch of characters. You like the ones you are supposed to like, you dislike the one you should, and there is a very confusing poem at the end, wish I had a print-out so that I could review it. A very heavy evening at the theater.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a really deep disussion after the show, it has so many layers of emotion to it that you will keep thinking about in another way

Don't see it if You don't like drama and are just interested in a fun night at the theater

See it if you are jewish, or if you like 'human-interest' stories

Don't see it if you want something fast-moving or exciting

See it if you like batman, or just if you want to see great acting!

Don't see it if you are looking for a musical