Madelyn 9143

See it if You love classic Opera, sung by the best artists in a world, in a world famous setting (Met Opera)

Don't see it if You don’t like the music or don’t like to read the translation as you listen

See it if You enjoy fascinating history presented through song, dance and great acting

Don't see it if You want a less intense experience

See it if you enjoy history presented to you with great acting and staging.

Don't see it if you're not ready for a serious, thought provoking play.

See it if You appreciate great acting and a good story

Don't see it if You want singing and dancing rather than a serious drama.

See it if you enjoy one person shows reflecting on life. Some of the stories were very emotional. (Sound was often too low making it hard to hear.)

Don't see it if you enjoy theater with more energy and less need for concentration

See it if You like intense classic literature about real world situations with good acting

Don't see it if You want song and dance or something light

See it if You enjoy theater about family dynamics although this play was a little confusing at times.

Don't see it if You want light hearted entertainment

See it if You like serious theater that encourages you to think about family relationships.

Don't see it if You want theater to entertain you without too effort on your part.

See it if you want to feel joy from the wonderful staging details and a cast that actually makes you laugh at the fun parts.

Don't see it if you're stuck on "old think".

See it if you want to see really good theater. Dramas don't get much better than this.

Don't see it if you want singing and dancing and laughter.

See it if you enjoy good, often great singing, regardless of the rest of the performance.

Don't see it if you want everything perfect before you can enjoy the performance.

See it if you enjoy seeing history (that many of us lived through) presented in clever and humorous ways

Don't see it if you only like singing and dancing

See it if you enjoy well done theater that entertains you and makes you think.

Don't see it if you're not ready to put in a little effort to follow the story.

See it if you appreciate learning about science regardless of your age. This show works for all ages.

Don't see it if you want to be entertained with song and dance only.

See it if you appreciate a modern date take on Shakespeare with great costumes, acting and staging.

Don't see it if you are stuck in the past.

See it if you enjoy one person shows with a little interaction with the audience. After leaving, I talked to friends about it more than I expected.

Don't see it if you're not into one person monologues with no singing or dancing.

See it if you enjoy one song after the other. The singers were good and they really belted out most of the songs.

Don't see it if you want more story and action around the songs.

See it if you enjoy one person monologues. This actor captures the audience with her story. It makes you think.

Don't see it if you need more action than one person can bring.

See it if you like one person shows where personal stories are told.

Don't see it if you want to be entertained with song and dance by many players.

See it if you like somewhat autobiographical stories that make you think about your own life.

Don't see it if you just want to be entertained without thinking too hard.

See it if you enjoy enchanting stories cleverly presented. Even better if you like fairy tales.

Don't see it if you don't like cold theaters. Take a jacket regardless of the outdoor temperature.

See it if you are open to seeing the play laid out without preconceived boundaries. All good actors get an opportunity.

Don't see it if you can't adjust to change.

See it if you are open to seeing an old familiar play played out in a new visual beautiful and hip way.

Don't see it if you can't imagine the players in new up costumes with some new songs as well.

See it if you're interested in immigration issues and in creative ways this information can be presented to the public

Don't see it if you're interested in an upbeat song and dance

See it if you appreciate the truth of family and human drama with no holds barred

Don't see it if the subject matter is not right for you, even though it's sensitively presented

See it if you enjoy historical experiences being told through songs, especially if you're a fan of Nina Simone.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy singing or musical club experiences.

See it if you're ready to pay close attention, you have no problem concentrating on story twists and turns, you don't mind being rewarded with tears.

Don't see it if you mind those tears.

See it if you enjoy a clever story, expertly executed that leaves you laughing out loud and dancing in your seat.

Don't see it if you're looking for Shakespeare. The story was cleverly inspired by Hamlet but this is a story that stands on its own.

See it if you enjoy a twist on a Shakespeare classic, especially when the writing is tight and the actors carry out their roles so well.

Don't see it if you are a purist and want to see things exactly as written 400 years ago... or you just don't like off-Broadway or off,off-Broadway.

See it if you enjoy a bit of history presented in a new and fast paced manner. I liked the story but sometimes got lost.

Don't see it if you're looking for singing and dancing.

See it if you enjoy plays about family drama and the hurt that goes along with that

Don't see it if you want want to be entertained with light hearted theater

See it if you know a lot of fairy tales and enjoy a twist or deeper look in the telling

Don't see it if you want to keep the fairy tales the same way you learned them in nursery school

See it if you love Bob Dylan music and/or if you like stories about life told through songs

Don't see it if you don't like stories about life told through songs

See it if you enjoy one person shows. This one is very well done and continues to be entertaining and informative throughout.

Don't see it if you are looking for song and dance.

See it if you're open to a new, intense way of looking at history - while still experiencing theater.

Don't see it if you don't want to be stirred by the realities of the past.

See it if you're looking for great staging, acting and singing. This musical has it all.

Don't see it if you're impossible to please.

See it if you like the "oldies but goodies" songs that make you tap your feet and bob your head

Don't see it if you're looking for a highly polished Broadway event.

See it if you enjoy history presented in a balanced, entertaining manner without being heavy handed

Don't see it if history is not your thing

See it if you follow the careers of the 3 actors and want to see them up close and personal

Don't see it if you want the play to be something that it's not. No singing and dancing here.

See it if you want to see a cleverly presented play addressing serious issues in an intriguing manner.

Don't see it if you're not in the mood for serious issues and serious theater

See it if all you need are colorful characters and some great singing bu individual singers

Don't see it if you want a more polished and congruent play

See it if you like good acting and you have an open imagination

Don't see it if you want your story clean, straight forward and no special creativity/effects.

See it if you're interested in the story that's being told (it's our history) in addition to the way it's being told

Don't see it if you want a simple evening of song and dance.

See it if you enjoy plays about relevant current topics, family relationships, with humor and good acting added.

Don't see it if you're looking for a couple of hours of simple song and dance

See it if you enjoy theater based on current life situations but packaged in creative ways. The singing and dancing in this play are great!

Don't see it if you like fluff that you don't need to think about

See it if you enjoy great singing, great songs and a thought provoking story

Don't see it if musicals are not your thing

See it if you want to see a view of history presented in an entertaining but intense fashion.

Don't see it if you like song and dance without a lesson

See it if you're ready for a mind opening experience and not just entertainment. This may make you feel uncomfortable.

Don't see it if you only want lighthearted entertainment.

See it if you like theater that makes you think about social conditions and the world we live in

Don't see it if you just want to be entertained without thinking too hard