L'Alphabet Du Plaisir

See it if By focusing on relationships between black characters, this play sets it apart from other race-focused dramas

Don't see it if Excellent revival. Worth seeing

See it if Stuffed every LGBT issue. Messy, overly sentimental. Should be trimmed to within 3 hrs instead of 6+ hrs. Nothing really new or insightful

Don't see it if Other than a few characters mirror each other, there is little artistic value. Too many monologue/narration over acting. Boring stereotypes

See it if you like great singing from lead cast members. Musical largely sticks to original form. Good dancing

Don't see it if Pacing slightly off. Sing-through a little difficult to follow. Supporting cast not as strong

See it if More of a celebration of Yiddish language and Jewish heritage. Good music and some good dancing

Don't see it if Story is quite dated...3 hours of mostly about marrying daughters. Can be tiring due to talky nature with subtitles

See it if It's a good play with a good central promise; however, is delivered too conventionally with endless one-liners full of cultural references.

Don't see it if Can easily trim 30 min or so. Lots of negativity. I got it, the lead character is a smart ass, but no need to give a speech each time

Also On purpose I think, this play casts attractive female and unattractive males.... Read more Read less

See it if a tour de force play/production, with everything at its peak form. Not to be missed. Every detail provides multiple possibilities to think

Don't see it if you don't like heavy/deep subject matter. This play is very European/French, not usual American entertainment

See it if Totally original. An interesting story, uniquely Filipino. For the story alone is worth seeing

Don't see it if the musical part is mediocre. Too much down time for a musical. Perhaps the subject matter is too dark for musical.

See it if you like very conventional theater and will love at every bone thrown at you

Don't see it if you prefer something new, original, insightful. I am a Hillary supporter but I'm not sure why this got made on stage

See it if you're ready to a 2-character drama confined in small space. Can be uncomfortable at times. It's a good play.

Don't see it if you prefer something more light-hearted. This is certainly not very entertaining. A bit overbearing and tiresome back and forth

See it if you like boring soaps, think day-time TV drama with slow motion, awkward lines. Everything is off except the set

Don't see it if don't want to waste time on trivial, predictable, uninteresting and unintelligent writing with zero inspiration

See it if you like an entertaining evening. Unlike XIV's previous production, this one has more variety show than group dancing. Fun, imaginative.

Don't see it if L train service change or high drink price bother you

See it if You like modern spin of classic writers. The play is thought provoking and life affirming in a way. Characters are interesting.

Don't see it if You don’t like cast talking to audience in the middle of the show. At times it seems a bit preachy.

See it if You like enacting an inspiring women's life story in a documentary like storytelling

Don't see it if You expect real theatrical play with characters interacting with each other

Also The format of the show is very limited and redundant. The main character is recounting story, with other actors playing small bits of different characters. The effect is a dull theater experience. Might as well watch a documentary or a TV news program about her... Read more Read less

See it if Just like the film "Moonlight", this play breaks no new ground. This is not to say it's a bad play. Outstanding singing & dancing

Don't see it if if your seat is in mezzanine, do borrow hearing device. My friends and I had difficulty hearing some dialogues

Also In a time there is an explosion of LGBTQ-themed plays & musicals...this play centers on being black and gay. Between the highs of singing & dancing, the drama part sometimes seems out of steam and leaves much to be desired.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to see strong dance performance and somehow interesting rumor surrounding Broadway insider jokes

Don't see it if expect anything profound

See it if you like TV sitcom. You like exaggerated acting full of one-liners. You like some gay-themed cheap laughs

Don't see it if you prefer a coherent drama with depth. This is a train wreck I didn't see coming. Stay home watch TV instead

Also Mere mindless entertainment. Very little artistic value in this show

See it if you love Shakespeare. You like food and wine served during a show.

Don't see it if N/A

See it if More of a vessel for showcasing Elaine May's acting. Other than her acting, the play is listless. Other characters are forced/stereotyped

Don't see it if the play is very "all-American": ordinary and boring

See it if you like Broadway classic. Production quality is high. Cast is strong.

Don't see it if You don't like plays about social/economic class differences, slightly sexist and a little dated

See it if every 30-second comes a stupid British style joke is your thing. You like good-looking young actor or actress

Don't see it if you don't like boring, meaningless, anti-intelligent plays. The plot holds promise for a moment then descends into cheesy ending

See it if you like plays regarding class differences. You like one woman solo show. Acting is good.

Don't see it if N/A

See it if you like imaginative entertainment and good singing. Might be campy but it's creative to come up with a wild story. It's a fun ride!

Don't see it if you prefer serious drama or straight-up musical

See it if you like lighthearted entertainment. Playwright threw too much stuff in. Plenty of one-liners. The staging is nice.

Don't see it if you prefer a more profound and meaningful evening.

See it if you like very intelligent show. Though messy at times, this play is one cut above all shows in theaters now in terms of intelligence

Don't see it if you don't have patience for meandering nonstop talking. Uneven performance bothers you as one actor is much better than another.

See it if you like to see good acting from a fine cast. I feel this revival is solely as vehicle for acting

Don't see it if you don't like long show...this one is near 4 hr long. Not easy to follow as there is large cast and many speak with accent

See it if you like to see talented magicians from across the globe. Polished production. Entertaining night out. Children-friendly

Don't see it if you don't like Vegas style shows

See it if a story of pioneer women in science, worth seeing just for tour de force acting alone. Writing is intelligent

Don't see it if the tone is hard hitting feminist, a bit too obvious at time

See it if you're a David Byrnes fan. This is a concert with no plot. Songs are his old songs, not new. Musicians are great, artfully presented

Don't see it if I never heard these 80's songs so I'm biased. A bit like a blast from the past. Tunes are somehow monotone

See it if All around great acting. Performed with such passion. Educational and informative history reenactment.

Don't see it if you don't like politics or history

See it if you like a fun and entertaining night out. Quite some feats I've never seen done by other performers.

Don't see it if you prefer a plot line. Some feats might be beyond belief

See it if you like fantastic vocal, dancing, staging, and acting. Super entertaining. Lots of fun and humor

Don't see it if juvenile plot line bothers you. It's after all about high school...so be prepared for high school cliques and clichés!

See it if What a riot this musical is! Perfect for summer. Writing is imaginative and outside the box. A wild ride!

Don't see it if Female lead does not have as strong vocal capacity as other cast members but her acting is spot-on.

Also Supporting cast can sing, act, dance, and kick ass! Innovative set design too... Read more Read less

See it if a fantastic play with everything comes together in top notch: writing, acting, staging. It's very nice to see pop music creating process

Don't see it if go see it before it closes. Set is in between seats so feels very intimate and immersive. All actors are very convincing. A must see

See it if basically 2 stories intertwined into one by paranormal events. Quite interesting and outside the box.

Don't see it if a plot point later in the play appears a bit contrived

See it if Small production but the cast & creatives hit it outside the ballpark. Full of life. Superb acting with perfect accent in in unison

Don't see it if No reason not to see this show. Worth the effort to see it

See it if you like a well-written, all-American piece with complex, interlocking interpersonal relationship. Acting is stellar.

Don't see it if you prefer light-hearted entertainment

See it if This play is very thought provoking and will challenge your own opinion-forming process. This is a Broadway-level high standard production!

Don't see it if N/A. Excellent writing, acting, staging, direction in a brand-new theater. What's not to like?

Also There might be some minor issues with the plot but those minor issues are neglectable compared to the main promise of the play.... Read more Read less

See it if This is a small production. A little too campy at times but storytelling is worthwhile. Singing is enjoyable & overall entertaining

Don't see it if you prefer a larger stage, a more polished production and a more professional presentation

See it if you like silly, low-brow, campy shows. Singing was good but the concept of the show needs rework. Feels put together at last minute

Don't see it if you prefer a theater experience with brain involved

See it if A must see gem. Best original show this year. Heartfelt and really transports audience. Strong music, vocal, and acting. Deep and moving.

Don't see it if No reason not to witness this show

Also A wonderful singing tribute to unsung heroines and pioneers exactly 100 years later! Fascinating to look at the actors multi-tasking... Read more Read less

See it if you like light-hearted entertainment. Good-storytelling but theatrically there is nothing profond

Don't see it if you expect a lot more than a moving stand-up comedy with a theme

See it if The drama and acting are good and worthwhile...but the lead singer's voice left much to be desired

Don't see it if in a cabaret style musical...the lead singer's voice is rather limited...significantly reducing the show's appeal

See it if The actual King Kong on stage is a fantastic experience, both technically and artistically. The beast is a feast.

Don't see it if The musical part of the show is subpar. Was treated like an afterthought

See it if you like immersive theater. Acting is pretty strong. You're okay with no clear story line

Don't see it if you prefer something more substantial. This show offers a glimpse of lives of drug users. Nothing more

See it if you like old-fashioned musical. Everything is safe. A lot of emphasis on a few key songs.

Don't see it if At times appears like a modern dance piece. 2 biracial leads lack chemistry. Direction is loose

See it if you like non-stop singing, very strong vocal performance. Choreography is also good. The songs are difficult to sing.

Don't see it if you prefer a stroyline

See it if you're a big-time Carey Mulligan fan. You like a play written for a star to showcase storytelling and acting skills

Don't see it if you prefer something more dynamic and intesresting. The first 75 minutes were just background setting

See it if you like Saturday Night Live. You don't mind small production, with some parts funny, some parts not funny

Don't see it if you prefer a polished, more professional musical. You don't like politics

See it if you like plays focus on equality, affirmative action, etc. Actor who plays the Latino character Christofer gave a tour de force performance

Don't see it if you don't like plays that have characters who tell long back stories. Feels preachy at times.

See it if you're an smart-ass person who appreciate smarty farce. Acting is great

Don't see it if you'd like to follow a clear story line. I had trouble knowing what exactly is happening