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See it if you want to see a funny social satire about Americans on both ends of the political spectrum.

Don't see it if Although there are many funny moments, the play isn't structured well and is often confusing. It is also overdone at points.

Also I saw it in previews and the play really needs some work. It was a fun evening out. Good, but not great.... Read more Read less

See it if if you want to see an excellent revival of a 1909 British classic, written by a woman, that remains relevant today.

Don't see it if if you aren't interested in revivals of little known classics.

See it if innovative take on a timeless classic that integrates technology and Dylan music to enhance key themes. Beautifully done with great acting.

Don't see it if you don't like Shakespeare or are a Shakespeare purist and don't like the idea of adding technology to the original.

See it if you are a fan of isabel Allende and you want to see the dramatization of one of her books.

Don't see it if If you enjoy the character development, and depiction of historical period in her work. The play conveys its whimsy without the

Also substance or context. It is a mediocre production at best.

See it if you want to see a wonderfully innovative feminist take on the six wives of Henry VIII through musical concert and dance.

Don't see it if you are looking for a traditional musical or don't like contemporary popular music concerts with an edge.

See it if you want to see three outstanding actors bring nuanced characters to life.

Don't see it if if you aren't interested in the world desperate male con artists.

See it if interested in a finely acted drama about the planned immigration of female Irish "orphans" to Australia at the height of the potato famine

Don't see it if If you aren't interested in this period of history or problems most immigrants face.

See it if If you enjoy a high energy, tongue in cheek, theatrical extravaganza, with an outstanding cast, great staging, singing dancing.

Don't see it if if you are looking for an original plot or nuanced character development. This intended as evening of fun. It is escapism at its best.

See it if stellar performances by two outstanding actors in a serious drama that deals with child abuse

Don't see it if if you find the subject matter triggering. This is a realistic memory play that is difficult to watch at times.

See it if your want to outstanding performances by Debra Messing and cast in a drama that features snapshots of 90 years of a woman's life.

Don't see it if you are looking for in-depth characterization. Snapshots over 90 years are just that, snapshots.

See it if you like to see experimental theater by up and coming playwrights.

Don't see it if you don't like abstract plays that deal with the search for meaning and/or are impatient with plays that are uneven.

Also Parts of the play were clever and funny
while other segments were sophomoric and dragged. I saw the preview and the play could benefit from editing. However, it does have potential.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see outstanding dance numbers, a powerful performance by Joaquina Kalukango and a historical play about the NY 1863 draft riot

Don't see it if If you are looking for nuanced character development or don't like musical productions.

See it if you like Billy Crystal and want to see some excellent stand up comedy routines

Don't see it if If you like strong plot and memorable music. Apart from the comedy routines this is schmaltz

See it if If you enjoy retellings of the classics from a feminist perspective with an excellent cast and phenomenal singing

Don't see it if If you are unfamiliar with the Odyssey or are a purist when it comes to retellings.

See it if you want to see a show that is both funny, and relevant with an incredible cast.

Don't see it if you don't like Tracey Letts's plays or are bothered by an unclear ending.

See it if If you are interested in seeing an updated version of prize winning 1942 allegorical play with a great cast and excellent staging.

Don't see it if If you like a clear plot line. This production was often confusing...really out there. Editing is needed.

See it if you like serious drama on timely topics and are concerned the rise in antisemitism

Don't see it if if you are looking for light entertainment

Also The focus of the play is antisemitism in France, but sadly it applies to trends worldwide. The story is told through the lens of a family. The grandfather is a Holocaust survivor and his daughter is married to an Algerian Jew whose family fled to France.... Read more Read less

See it if If you want to see an entertaining, engaging revival of a Sondheim classic with amazing staging and a top broadway cast

Don't see it if If you don't enjoy Broadway musical theater

See it if If you enjoy British comedy and want to see a light farce about opening night angst.

Don't see it if If you don't like British comedy.

See it if Hadestown is a jazz opera, highly original and beautifully constructed. Music, lyrics, acting singing, dancing and staging are superb.

Don't see it if If you don't like musicals or plays based on ancient Greek myths.

Also This is the first show I've seen since Covid! It felt great to be back! There is nothing quite like live theater and Hadestown epitimizes theater at its best!... Read more Read less

See it if a timely drama about challenges faced by an African- American politician whose goal is to be the first black mayor of Pittsburgh.

Don't see it if if you don't like political theatre.

Also August Wilson's compassion and humor shines through in this production. There are some memorable performances. Wayne Dehart was outstanding.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a remake of a traditional Broadway musical updated with more of a feminist twist.

Don't see it if you don't like traditional musicals or are looking for plays with nuanced character development

Also The cast is outstanding. Both Beth Malone and David Aron Damane are excellent in the leading roles and do the best they can with a mediocre script.

Daman's character is the most fully developed.The depiction of Molly leans towards hagiography. She is plucky, spunky, spirited and yet the disconnect between her desire to be a progressive activist and elite socialite is brushed over and barely explored.

Malone and Daman are surrounded by a talented ensemble who do their best to breathe life into
an array of stock characters. Again, singing dancing, and acting are stellar,. However, there are scenes in the second act that are "cringe worthy"; especially Molly's tea party for the women of Denver's social elite.... Read more Read less

See it if Bob Dylan's music used as the score of a depression era play. Cast is magnificent in their performance and interpretation of his music.

Don't see it if if you are interested in a play with a strong plot line

See it if If you want to see a classic Irish poem enacted with great skill on stage.

Don't see it if if you don't like one person performances of poems.

Also The production has many strengths. The acting and staging were excellent.
However, it was difficult to follow at times.
Read the poem before you go. I read it afterwards and would have enjoyed the production more if I had read it beforehand... Read more Read less

See it if a period piece that deals with the anger and frustration of British working class in 1950's translated into verbal abuse of women

Don't see it if if are looking to be entertained or don't want to witness or think about abusive dysfunctional relationships

Also I felt that the first act was stronger than the second, in part because the ending seemed out of sync with the characters. I later learned that the ending had been changed. Perhaps the production would have been stronger, if the producers had kept Osborne's ending intact.... Read more Read less

See it if if you want to see a clever mashup of Godot set in urban ghetto with biblical overtures and an excellent cast.

Don't see it if if you aren't interested in somber plays that deal with racism and police violence against African- American men.

Also Clever concept with some very moving scenes. I felt that it is a work in progress that still needs fine tuning.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see an original musical that tackles isolation and loneliness during adolescence. Excellent cast and several memorable songs.

Don't see it if if the issue of teen suicide is a trigger

See it if you want to see a very talented actor inhabit the personas of 4 distinct individuals whose viewpoints represent the polarity in this country

Don't see it if you don't like one man shows or don't want to reflect on the current state of affairs.

See it if you like the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and want to see his work performed by an outstanding cast.

Don't see it if if you don't like Webber's work

Also Videos of Webber discussing his work are interspersed between production numbers. They add to the show providing insight, humor and a sense of the man behind the music. This is a Broadway quality production.... Read more Read less

See it if if you are interested in an exploration of the impact of fame and mental illness on the family of the scientist who discovered the RH factor

Don't see it if if you don't like nonlinear plots or experimental theater

Also The play provides just a surface portrait of the author's famous grandfather. I wished that that his character was more fully developed. It would have made for a more interesting play.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a remake of an 1841 farce that is well done and has an excellent cast

Don't see it if you don't like farces or other period pieces that are quite predictable.

See it if you want to see an unusual and thoughtful take on school shootings. The cast is excellent.

Don't see it if school shootings or gun violence are a trigger or are not topics of interest.

See it if you enjoy original explorations of an historical era through a clever interplay of song video and narrative.

Don't see it if If you don't like one person shows or are not interested in the era of the baby boomers

See it if if you enjoy the musical score and want to see a very talented cast.

Don't see it if if you are looking for an outstanding production. This good, not great with many flaws.

Also The over use of video really detracted from the production; especially the dance scenes. Some of the dialogue was quite dated and needed to be revised. Also, some of the sequencing was off. Putting the Officer Krupke number after the killing instead of before it really didn't work... Read more Read less

See it if if you are interested in a sad yet moving drama about broken people and broken communities struggling to survive.

Don't see it if if struggles with severe mental illness are a trigger or you don't like long plays.

Also Judith Ivey and Edmond Donovan give phenomenal performances. There are several beautifully written and moving scenes, however, the third act needed pruning and fine-tuning.
Despite the play's flaws, Ivey and Donovan"s moving portrayals make for a memorable evening.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in a clever mystery that explores the impact of racism in the military during World War II.

Don't see it if you aren't interested in the impact of racism. Although this is set in the 1940's the message is timely and heart wrenching

Also The cast was phenomenal. I saw the 2nd preview and the entire audience was on its feet cheering at the end.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see an original take on a classic myth by a talented, enthusiastic cast in an intimate setting.

Don't see it if you are a classics purist.

See it if you have fond memories of the book or want to introduce the story to a young audience.

Don't see it if if you are looking for a sophisticated evening at the theater.

Also They stay fairly close to the original story. The homey theater in the round set adds to the production.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a top-notch mentalist/illusionist and have an enjoyable, entertaining evening out.

Don't see it if if you don't like mentalist/ illusionist or magic show performances.

See it if you want to see offbeat Australian cabaret that deals with millennial angst surrounding efforts to promote social change.

Don't see it if you aren't interested in an Australian take on global issues facing millennials; especially issues relating to climate change

Also The content of the cabaret was uneven.
Several of the numbers were clever and funny; others were trite. Overall, the show holds promise... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a moving drama about the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic on two families in rural Maine.

Don't see it if you aren't interested in plays that deal with drug addiction.

Also The acting was excellent. Mary Barton's performance was especially moving.... Read more Read less

See it if a sophisticated character study revealed through the interactions of Bernie Madoff and the poet survivor of the Holocaust who he swindled

Don't see it if you are looking for light entertainment or don't like philosophical plays

See it if you want to see a play with an interesting premise, written about an interesting historical period that is in need of serious editing

Don't see it if you want to be enlightened or entertained.

See it if you want to see a well written historical drama about Hannah Arendt's 1933 arrest and encounter with her jailor that speaks to our times.

Don't see it if if you are not interested in plays about that period.

See it if you want to see a contemporary adaptation that is clever, yet at times over the top. Great Acting

Don't see it if if you are a classics purist

See it if you are interested in philosophy and the lives and ideas of two of its greatest practitioners.

Don't see it if If you aren't interested in philosophy or history or are looking for something light.

See it if you are interested in a character study of an intelligent, yet self-destructive and highly manipulative man in the midst of a midlife crisis

Don't see it if you don't like nudity or sexual simulation on stage

Also Ian Barford gives a great performance. In his interactions with women, the character behaves like an arrogant jerk and Barford makes you cringe.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a beautifully written, dark, yet engrossing, play with superb acting

Don't see it if if you are looking for an upbeat play or if' issues surrounding a cancer diagnosis are a trigger.

Also Mary Lousie Parker should receive a Tony nomination for her performance.... Read more Read less