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See it if you have kids especially if they like Spongebob

Don't see it if you're looking for a thought provoking night of theater

Also I don't know where they found Ethan Slater, but I don't think anyone could have done this role the way that he did. His movement, how he embodied Spongebob, his voice, everything was excellent, especially as a Broadway debut. Everything about the show was really well thought out. The transformation of the theater, how the story was told, all fantastic. I felt there was too much going on in the plot, and the score was in-cohesive. You could tell that several artists wrote it, and they did very little with the orchestrations to connect those threads. Overall, if you take it for what it is, a kid's show by Nick, it was a fun, enjoyable night at the theater... Read more Read less

See it if you want to take a trip off broadway, and still see fantastic acting performances. You like themes in older shows that are still relatable

Don't see it if you want to see a show with likable characters

Also I thought all of the actors did a fantastic job, but I really was only rooting for one character in the show, and I don't think it was the one I was supposed to be rooting for. I found most of the characters to be extremely unlikable, but that had to do with the writing, not the performances... Read more Read less

See it if You're a big fan of Laura Benanti and want to see her doing something different

Don't see it if You're looking for a well crafted comedy with a linear plot

Also I still really have no idea what happened in this show. The best part was when Laura broke character and her and Amy couldn't get it together for a few minutes, which unfortunately wasn't actually part of the show.... Read more Read less

See it if you like plays and you want to try out a musical. The show had a great book and focused on dialogue

Don't see it if you're looking for a musical with big flashy numbers. I found the music to be some what repetitive; definitely more subtle

See it if you like dance infused with musical theater. You love old musicals. It was enchanting. Everyone should see it.

Don't see it if you're looking for a big production, completely finished musical. This was a concert version

Also I would watch Kelli O'Hara since anything. She was just perfection. Robbie Fairchild's movement is magical, and I was pleasantly surprised by Patrick Wilson; he won me over as a fan. Stephanie J Block was wonderful as always. Definitely a must see. I wish it ran longer, I'd go again... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a delightfully relatable comedy that still hits on really important issues

Don't see it if You don't like shows that consist of monologue or shows that skip large chunks of time

Also I read a lot of reviews that say this felt dated. That really didn't bother me. I felt that Michael Urie's character was so relatable just as someone who is trying to understand life and relationships that his character's sexuality and the time in which it took place didn't bother me. I found this so surprisingly genuine and funny. Michael Urie was perfection. I had no expectations going in to see this show and I really just loved it.... Read more Read less

See it if you like musicals based on true stories. You want to see a unique original production

Don't see it if you're looking for a big stage production. The set and tech were very minimalist.

Also The actors were fantastic and the show was surprisingly uplifting given the subject matter... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a classic piece of theater

Don't see it if You're looking for something extremely uplifting

See it if you're a fan of the book "A Clockwork Orange."

Don't see it if you don't want to see an intense show, or get uncomfortable in extreme situations of sex and violence

Also I have really mixed feelings and have been thinking about this show since I saw it. It's one of the first shows in a long time I've wanted to go back and do research on, and I definitely want to read the source material. That being said it was extremely graphic, and several people left mid-show (there's no intermission), I can only assume due to the uncomfortable nature of it. It was interestingly staged, and overall well performed. If nothing else, I'm happy I saw it because it got me thinking. I did find the choice not to use women in the cast confusing.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the old style of musicals You like bio musicals

Don't see it if You like the modern day musical

Also My friend asked me if as someone who doesn't love makeup and fashion if I liked this show. At the end of the day, I don't think this show was about fashion. It was about two women who built empires in a time when that was really unheard of, and how that effected their lives and how society saw them. I don't think not being interested in the subject matter of their businesses effected my experience. I liked learning about these two influential women. Overall I liked it, but I did find that it was a bit slow. I think that had more to do with the staging, a lack of super compelling action (by this I mean no huge catalyst for drama outside of their business conflicts) and that I'm not running to buy the cast recording. It was surprisingly funny, especially Patti's role, and the costuming was amazing.... Read more Read less

See it if You bring your kids

Don't see it if You're not a fan of musicals starring kids

Also It felt a little ambitious for the skills of the kids and the time they had to pull it together. It seemed sloppy whereas with easier choreography it would have just seemed like kids having a fun time. The kids also were not really able to maintain the physicality of the show without losing their ability to sing well which was disappointing.... Read more Read less

See it if You come from a Puerto Rican background. Enjoy one man shows You enjoy shows that are mostly focused on monologues and storytelling

Don't see it if You don't enjoy one man shows You're looking for a fast paced show with a lot of action

Also I thought Andres Chulisi Rodriguez did an excellent job. His performance balanced the comedic and dramatic aspects of the script perfectly.

The show felt very long. It was more a series of monologues than a cohesive script told by one man. There were also a lot of jokes that went over my head since I'm not as familiar with the Puerto Rican culture. That didn't really bother me, but I feel I would have appreciated the show more had I understood them.... Read more Read less

See it if You like historical, education pieces. You enjoy shows based on true events. You like international politics.

Don't see it if You like shows with a lot of action. You don't like shows heavy in dialogue

See it if You enjoy a good love story or are looking for a delightful, light night of theater

Don't see it if You're looking for something thought provoking

Also The 3 leads were fantastic, especially Ramin. If you're a fan of any of them, the show is a must see. There was an audible gasp when one of the first costumes came out; the detail in the clothes was incredible. The staging and choreogrpahy, outside of the scene when she first opens the music box, was average. I'm not a huge fan of projections and digital imagery as backgrounds so sometimes that was hard to get passed. Overall the show was built on a solid, fun story, so it was entertaining and I'm glad I saw it. I also loved that the theater had closed captioning. Hats off to the Broadhurst... Read more Read less

See it if you want a feel good musical. You'll leave energized and full of love

Don't see it if honestly everyone should but maybe if you're uncomfortable with drag queens to the point where it would be distracting to your experience

Also I think that this show just has such a great message. On top of that the music, staging, everything is brilliant. Every time I see this show I leave feeling wonderful and ready to take on life. "You can change the world, if you change your mind!"... Read more Read less

See it if you have friends in town that want to do a bus tour, but you're not 100% into the idea

Don't see it if You want to relax and do your New York tour on your own time.

Also I thought that this was a really refreshing take on the bus tour. It was tons of fun and I learned a bunch of things I didn't know about New York. I live in the city so I had never wanted to do a tour, but my friend convinced me to do The Ride, and I didn't regret it. I think that all New Yorkers who are not interested in doing a bus tour but have friends/family in town should highly consider this as an option.... Read more Read less

See it if you like crime stories

Don't see it if you're looking for something new and refreshing

Also The cast has been in this show a little bit too long, and it started to not be right for the characters.... Read more Read less

See it if you love Kristin Chenowith

Don't see it if You're expecting to hear the hits exactly as written

Also I went the day after this year's election. Jason Robert Brown was the special guest she brought on stage, and it was a magical moment in theater. I'm so happy I was there.... Read more Read less

See it if you love watching your favorite movie and TV actors try something new.

Don't see it if you don't like dialogue heavy plays. There isn't a lot of action you're just really listening to these people talk

Also All star cast. Danny DeVito was hilarious. I went to the talk back before hand that Roundabout does, and it made the show 1000 percent more meaningful. Always, always go to those if you can. Tony Shalhoub is always a genius to watch on stage; I see everything that he's in... Read more Read less

See it if you like non-linear plots that keep you guessing

Don't see it if you don't like intense, hard to speak about subject matters

Also I don't think most people would touch this subject with a ten foot pole which made it extremely uncomfortable. BUT I did like how they explored a non-linear plot to show the differences in the lives of the two girls and how they each were effected by the men... Read more Read less

See it if you want a slightly confusing yet thought provoking night at the theater

Don't see it if you aren't willing to feel uncomfortable and immerse yourself in a relatively unknown world

Also I only say it was disappointing because I didn't like the choices the characters made and the way this ended. There is just so much to this show. It shed light on a whole world of religion I have never seen and how it effects a group of kids and their families. I felt very uncomfortable at times, but I think that was the point.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to laugh

Don't see it if you want to see something that is particularly meaningful

Also The Broadway Show you never thought you needed, is a perfect tag line for this show. I almost didn't see this show, and it brought me such joy I ended up seeing it three times. It is so wonderful that they taped this for Netflix.... Read more Read less

See it if love Alan Menken and want to explore all angles of his works

Don't see it if you don't like quirky kind of weird musicals

Also Santino and Skylar were great. Perfectly cast. I am very excited that this is getting a cast recording because many Encores! Shows do not.... Read more Read less

See it if you love classic theater or are a new theater fan and want to start familiarizing yourself with the classics

Don't see it if you're a fan of modern theater and want to listen to more of a pop rock genre.

See it if You love Norbert Leo Butz. You enjoy shows that focus on subject matters that are hard to talk about.

Don't see it if You don't like discussing issues with Drugs and alcohol or don't enjoy plays about family dynamics

Also The one thing I found a bit hard about this show, was how all of the people were related and tied together through this one girl, but unknowingly and in weird ways. The the daughter's doctor was the bother of the daughter's drug dealer, and also a bartender her parents knew but didn't remember was a bit far fetched to me, and it was never established that this was super small town. I loved that it talked about a hard subject matter. That this girl was dying from drug use and you saw how it effected her family and her friends. Norbert Leo Butz was captivating as always.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a big fan of the book or know a pre-teen.

Don't see it if you want to see something with high production value. It felt at times I was watching a low budget high school play.

Also I fell in love with Chris McCarrell's voice. I could really listen to him sing anything, so the show was enjoyable for that reason alone... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see something a little bit different for a lower price. The sound mixing on stage was really cool

Don't see it if You want to see great acting in a super meaningful piece

Also The whole idea was that one of them was a musician who was writing songs as the story proceeded. I was so distracted by her picking up and putting down her violin I couldn't pay attention to the rest of the show. I loved that the main character was finding her way through this story and working out the kinks in her own life, but the parallel story of this explorer was a bit over the top. Both performers were great singers, and mixing the songs on stage was very cool.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a Thought Provoking Play

Don't see it if You aren't very familiar with the Jewish culture and issues in Israel. I missed a ton of the jokes and didn't fully absorb the message

See it if you love Carole King or any music from the 60s/70s

Don't see it if You don't like Bio Musicals or Juke Box Musicals

Also I never knew Carole King was such an influence on music during that time. The use of the songs she has written to drive the plot was super interesting. It was great to hear the songs in different ways than I'm used to and I felt it paid homage to them beautifully, unlike Motown where you feel like you're hitting skip on your iPod just a little too soon... Read more Read less

See it if You love the Lion King and Disney. You are a visual person. The costumes and set/staging were great

Don't see it if You want a thought provoking original piece. This was really just to indulge those that love the cartoon and wanted to see it on stage

See it if There is a person playing Elphaba that you are a big fan of

Don't see it if There are other shows that you really want to see and can get tickets to

Also I love the soundtrack. I saw this on tour and it was wonderful. This review is puerly for the production currently up at the Gershwin. I thought that the plot music etc was fantastic. I saw it with Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena who were both amazing, but unfortunately I've found that the show went stale. The ensemble isn't up to par and it felt at parts like they were phoning it in. I would recommend seeing this show on tour and saving your money/seeing something else on Broadway... Read more Read less

See it if you can get tickets

Don't see it if I think anyone who enjoys theater should see this show. Just to be able to say you have if nothing else.

See it if you have any connection to the military Really enjoy movement/dance

Don't see it if you want an extremely finished well written piece. It was ALMOST there

Also I felt that the the songs were hit or miss. I think sometimes the quality of the songs got missed in the intention to drive plot, especially at the end. I think the book was weak. There were definitely some areas that could have been more developed. The romance between Julia and Donny seemed to come out of no where. I loved that they spoke about PTSD and the negative effects of coming back from the war. I felt that they could have done even better with that. At the end you knew Julia was seeing and effected by the PTSD these men had, but I thought she could have been more openly effected along the way. Laura Osnes and Corey Cott were amazing. I was very impressed by their singing, and by the musicianship of the rest of the cast. The swing band idea was super fun, and the choreography was definitely deserving of the Tony award. Overall I felt if you could overlook some of the issues, it really was a delightful show. You just can't think too much about the holes.... Read more Read less

See it if you like thought provoking plays. It definitely isn't a show that transports you to a better place. It brings to light whats wrong

Don't see it if You want to escape the troubles of today for an evening

See it if You're a big fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Glenn Close. It was definitely a check box on the theater fan to do list

Don't see it if I thought the plot was very confusing. And that it was really just an excuse to get Glenn back on Broadway

See it if You would like a light evening at the theater. Andy Karl was fantastic and the show was fun.

Don't see it if More adult than I expected. Not a recommend for the kids, but entertaining for me!

See it if It paid homage to the pieces that came before but Christian had his own interesting take on the character.

Don't see it if You want a thought provoking show. It was definitely full of fluff and referenced the original works I thought too much

Also I saw this in London which is why I was interested in this production. I was disappointed in the changes they made and I think that effected my overall experience. It felt like it was dumbed down for an American audience and stood less on its own than the West End production. You could feel the audience was excited when recognizable themes were used, and I felt that was over done... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a though provoking piece. There were definitely relevant themes for a piece that was written so long ago.

Don't see it if It is quite graphic at parts. And I was not expecting that. Didn't remember it being that way in the book.