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See it if You would like a play that is done in a almost mockumentary stage style.

Don't see it if You want a play that isn't quite so dry with its humor.

Also I liked parts, but the tone shift is a bit bizarre. You can definitely feel something coming, but I'm not sure it earns the ending.... Read more Read less

See it if You're curious to see a new William Mastrosimone play.

Don't see it if You want a play where the characters are fully fleshed out.

Also I think this was intended to be erotic game of two strong willed people, but it falls flat. It didn't work for me, more thoughts then actual characters. The young naval officer character is extremely underwritten. Would have been nice to see him have more to do in the play, cause more tension.... Read more Read less

See it if You like contemporary musicals. You like musicals that are on the darker side.

Don't see it if You prefer fluffy, happy-go-lucky musicals.

Also Feels like they bit off more then they could chew. In tackling so many current, important issues there little room for depth. Lauren Patten is a stand-out!... Read more Read less

See it if You like Greenberg's plays.

Don't see it if You like a compelling plot.

Also I'm not sure I understand what this paly was a about. It's definitely not a "slice of life" show, but also really doesn't have much of a plot. Many of the actors feel uncomfortable and unsure of where their laughs are or should be. Beautiful set though.... Read more Read less

See it if A drama about a family digging up tragedy from their past. Lots of family fighting with one another.

Don't see it if You don’t like plays about people uncovering skeletons in their closets.

Also This felt like a version of a play or movie we see over and over again. A family with secrets, and the parents who can never admit until this moment that something was wrong.... Read more Read less

See it if You love new musicals that are a bit of throwback to older musicals.

Don't see it if You love musicals that push boundaries.

Also The show has it's moments, but in the end it was a little too saccharin for me. The subject matter can use a harder edge. Felt like a musical from the early 60's.... Read more Read less

See it if You like silly, fluffy, musicals.

Don't see it if You're hoping for a satire.

Also It didn't work for me. I was hoping it was a satire, but its a pretty cliché story just with emojis. Not sure if it's meant for kids/teens, but it feels that way.... Read more Read less

See it if You like quirky pieces about quirky characters.

Don't see it if You prefer plays with a traditional plot. Prefer plays where actors don’t play multiple roles.

Also There’s some interesting characters and plot lines, but we are only seeing excerpts from interviews. A few of these characters interviews feel like they could have made interesting play narratives (the lack of diversity in reenacting, the choice not participate in the inaugural). But edited together it never feels more than an exercise.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plots the revolve around the law.

Don't see it if You want something that feels authentic. The 1st act feels like it was only written to have the discussions in the second act.

See it if You have an interest in this particular case. You are interested in seeing what a director and cast can do with a transcript.

Don't see it if You want an actual play.

Also The performances really sold me on this. I thought all four actors were very good.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small shows that blend humor and pathos.

Don't see it if You're looking for a linear plotline.

Also A nice small show that at times is funny and times deep. The main story could use more focus, sometimes to felt like it was taking a backseat to the side stories.... Read more Read less

See it if You're in the mood for a character study about people from a small mining town.

Don't see it if You want a lot of action and plot development.

Also I was engaged the entire runtime. two wonderful performances at the center. Where the play lost me was in it's obvious ending.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small character studies.

Don't see it if You want a show that feels fresh.

Also The performances are mostly good, and the scenes between mother and son are good. But it does feel like we’ve seen version of single mom and teenage son a lot.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see an ensemble drama about how 2 brothers deal with their past.

Don't see it if You want to see a comedy.

Also The tension is pretty minimal. Because the stakes aren’t too high, the 2.5 hour run time makes the play feel slow.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the work of Horton Foote.

Don't see it if You're looking for a dynamic production.

Also There are enjoyable parts, but the cast in uneven and slows down the pacing of the play.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play that will tell you a Ghost Story.

Don't see it if You want more than a Ghost Story.

Also The performances are great. The play itself didn’t strong enough. Could have used more staging to keep momentum going.... Read more Read less

See it if You want play that may push your buttons and level of comfort.

Don't see it if You want to be entertained and not challenged.

Also Wonderful ensemble. Extremely interesting script. Runs a bit too long, but worth checking out.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new plays that deal in dark subject matters.

Don't see it if You prefer comedies that keep thins lite.

Also There’s some funny moments and some intense. But my enjoyment was tempered because I never felt anything for the characters.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new ensemble driven plays about current issues.

Don't see it if You want a comedy that isn’t dark.

Also The script is interesting and the pace is right on track. But unfortunately the cast is uneven. It didn’t feel like everyone was in the same play.... Read more Read less

See it if A unique play about alcoholism is interesting to you.

Don't see it if A play about addiction is not something that interests you.

Also The actors are great and sell the material. The play feels like a solo show with a 3 person cast. It’s an interesting way to present the material, but it doesn’t always work.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see an interesting take on Williams play.

Don't see it if You want a “by the books” production.

Also This production leans into the comedic elements. And I think it works. To focus on the dramatic would seem melodramatic now. Some strange design elements and some of the supporting performances are too big.... Read more Read less

See it if You have children who are interested in seeing it.

Don't see it if You're looking for more then a touring production in a Broadway House.

Also Nothing against touring productions of youth aimed theater, but with a move to Broadway, I expected more. The book is clumsy, and most of the songs sound alike. Skip it unless you have kids.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in seeing a new play about two lonely people finding one another.

Don't see it if You want to be uplifted.

Also The play is challenging, and I’m still not sure I’m 100% positive what I was supposed to take away from it. But I was engaged thanks to 2 good performances and great design.... Read more Read less

See it if an ensemble satire about conservatives and religion sounds intriguing to you.

Don't see it if an ensemble satire about conservatives and religion doesn't sounds intriguing to you.

Also I had no issue with characters being unlikeable or not sharing the same opinions or passion as I. I actually thought that was interesting. It was that the play chased it's own tail for 2 hours that lost me. I felt like the characters asked the same questions and made the same points over and over.
Liked the cast, especially the actor playing Kevin.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small ensemble comedies with heart.

Don't see it if You want something big and flashy. Something dramatic.

Also Funny and touching. Nice work by the ensemble of 5.

See it if You like plays that mix history and music together in its storytelling.

Don't see it if You don't like plays that have a musical component to them.

Also Overall well done. There are times where we the audience members are ahead of the story that can be a bit slow.... Read more Read less

See it if A true life story about abduction and mind games is something you can handle.

Don't see it if Stories of violence and physiological punishment are too much.

Also The performance really sells the play. Honestly calling it a play feels like a bit of a cheat. Edited transcripts.... Read more Read less

See it if You like hybrid shows; it's not quite a musical, not quite traditional narrative, not quite a solo show...yet is.

Don't see it if You don't like the song of what I wrote above.

Also The lead performance is winning and I enjoyed some of the music, but I wasn't meaty info that I recommend people see it.... Read more Read less

See it if You like stories about the families we make, rather then the families we are born into.

Don't see it if You want a play that has figured out all of it quirks.

Also Overall enjoyed a lot of it. The performances are great, the writing is a nice mixture of comedy and drama. The play just needs editing. Too long and some beats get explored over and over.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a modern take on history.

Don't see it if You prefer a "1776" style musical.

Also Finally got to see it, and while I enjoyed it and found it be good, not sure I understand the phenomenon it has become.... Read more Read less

See it if You like flash. You like mash-ups.

Don't see it if You love the movie.

Also While I found some numbers enjoyable, it just doesn't rise to the movie. It feels like a copy without charisma of the film. All design elements are great.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays that examine one characters exploration of the 7 stages of grief.

Don't see it if You don't want to be exposed to anything that deals with gun or school violence.

Also Well acted, well staged.

See it if You like "who done it's".

Don't see it if You want a slick production. cast is uneven, and sometimes the direction feels like it's missing urgency.

See it if You like plays that are about families, love, divorce, sibling rivalry.

Don't see it if You want a play at tackles the subject above in a new light.

Also It felt like the play was pulling its punches. It never got too funny or to outlandish. But it also never really got too deep or heartfelt.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like new ensemble based plays with heart and laughs.

Don't see it if If you want something that won't present you with flawed humans are your main characters.

Also Pretty remarkable. Cast, Writing, Direction, Design.

See it if You like solo shows based on real life events.

Don't see it if You’re looking for a solo show that is also a play.

Also Charming performer, but there’s not much depth to the show. Some funny moments.... Read more Read less

See it if You're in the Holiday spirit and want to see a highly entertaining retelling.

Don't see it if You aren't interested in another retelling.

Also Wonderfully directed.

See it if You want a big fluffy Broadway Musical.

Don't see it if You want something serious or less dated.

Also The supporting cast steals the show. So funny and enjoyable. Material does feel dated, but still enjoyable.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like new musicals based on indie films.

Don't see it if You good to new musicals for the score.

Also There’s some clever staging and a few songs that are enjoyable. But in the end this material doesn’t improve by being musicalized.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a brisk parody of Vampire hunter movies.

Don't see it if You want a slick production.

Also There's a few laugh-out loud moments, but not as many as I had hoped for.... Read more Read less

See it if You already love the show and score.

Don't see it if You want to see a production that does something new with the material.

Also A perfectly entertaining production of a great musical.

See it if You want to see a play the a great ensemble.

Don't see it if You want something big or epic.

Also Terrific cast. All 5 were great. Found the the play to be entertaining and kept me guessing.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new musicals with a strong score and performances.

Don't see it if You want a traditional book driven musical.

Also Great ensemble. Great Score. Thin plot

See it if You like plays about family conflict, or plays that constantly shifting the style and structure of the play.

Don't see it if You want a straight forward narrative.

Also Beautifully designed. I see some here live that the play begins to comment on itself, but for me it took the air out of it.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a well crafted piece of theatre that entertains and provoked thought.

Don't see it if The run time is a turn off.

Also I heard the hype and worried it couldn't have lived up to it...but it did. I was enthralled the entire time. Amazing cast, especially Soller and Levine.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Lett’s other plays. You want to see characters implode right in front of your eyes.

Don't see it if You want something where everyone is like able.

Also I love when playwrights present is realistic characters who don’t make “right” choices and get in their own way. Nicely staged, designed, acted, and of course...written.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in a play that discusses drugs wrecking a working class family in Boston.

Don't see it if You are interested in a play that is a comedy or doesn't depict drug addiction.

Also Overall liked it, but it did feel like there's a scene missing. Without spoiling the plot, a specific characters downfall seemed rushed, and something was missing. Nice performances, well written.... Read more Read less

See it if You would like to see a top notch cast in a play about caring for someone during a tragic time in their life.

Don't see it if You don't want something that will challenge you, or you want comedy.

Also Lovely performances, well directed. sad, but thought provoking.

See it if You like new plays that deal about children and their learned behavior from their surroundings.

Don't see it if You want something lite or less on the nose.

Also I enjoyed the play, but perhaps didn’t enjoy it as much as others because it felt like we’ll explored material; how adults/parents mess up their children. Clever structure, but predictable.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in themes of life, death, birth, loss.

Don't see it if you want comedy, or a straight narrative play.

Also Both actors are great. Both monologues have moments of great humor and gut-punching pain. the evening as a whole feels oddly put together. I can't put my finger on it, put it lost something with the choices in setting and interaction with the audience.... Read more Read less