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See it if You're a fan of the book and want to see how it plays as a musical; if you're a fan of LaChanze. She does great work here.

Don't see it if You're not up for an edgy musical showing unpleasant things; if you don't like depictions of violence onstage.

Also Many things make a play or musical satisfying, but one thing is the journey of the characters and how they change. In the case of The Secret Life of Bees, I felt that was lacking. The character of August seems too perfect to be believable, and her sister June is too awful. The fact that June has a suitor that she keeps cruelly rejecting is laughable. Why would any man subject himself to that?

I was disappointed in the score. I didn't think it was that original.

The staging is simple and allows the actors to shine. They all turn in amazing performances and sing their hearts out.

That brings me to the sound design. It was way way way over the top. It was like a wall of sound hitting you. In a small theater, that's not good. Overamplifying the band means that the voices are drowned out. When the singers compensate, they become hard to understand. I hope this can be fixed as previews go on. I've seen many shows at the Atlantic and have never experienced sound this muddy.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a fan of Kate Hamill's adaptations. This one is not my favorite of hers but it's well done.

Don't see it if You're looking for a laugh-out-loud comedy; you dislike costume dramas.

Also I did enjoy Hamill's Pride and Prejudice. It can't beat her delightful Sense and Sensibility for grace and charm and humor, but it's well worth seeing. The direction kept everything moving, except that parts of Act 2 seemed a bit draggy. All the performances are wonderful, but Kristolyn Lloyd in particular is giving a star turn as Jo.... Read more Read less

See it if You're open to a show that really has no precedent in form or execution. You enjoy a cappella singing.

Don't see it if You prefer not to "work" at understanding what you're seeing.

Also This is the type of piece you have to think about for a while. I enjoyed the music and singing immensely. Honestly, it doesn't sound like anything I have ever heard before.

I can't say I understood what was happening much of the time, especially toward the end. The show brings in metaphysics, spirituality, tarot, the search for God, etc.

See Octet if you value originality and don't mind being challenged.... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in Irish history and all the tragedy that encompasses.

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

Also True to its name, the Irish Rep is doing three Sean O'Casey plays in repertory: Shadow of a Gunman, Juno and the Paycock, and this one, The Plough and the Stars. The three, sometimes called the Dublin Trilogy, examine the Irish Revolutionary Period of the 1920s.

It's a great way for theatergoers to see all three performed wonderfully in a small space. Plus, the great Maryann Plunkett is in the last two!

You can even see all three in a single day! But unless you enjoy being overwhelmed by war, death, and depression, I would recommend against that. All three of these are harrowing and very intense. Space out your viewing a bit.

My friend and I both had trouble understanding the accents of some of the actresses in Plough and the Stars. I saw the show in early previews, so perhaps this is still being worked on.

This series is a must-see for students of Irish history. And don't miss the exhibit on the second floor of Sean O'Casey's life and times.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy Irish drama or want to become more acquainted.

Don't see it if You wish to see something funny.

Also I take every opportunity to see Maryann Plunkett in something! Here, she does not disappoint. Al the performances are solid, though.

We are so lucky here in NYC to have a theater company like the Irish Rep to put on these three Sean O'Casey plays in repertory!... Read more Read less

See it if You like a play that makes you think. If you don't need a comedy.

Don't see it if You're in the mood for something lighthearted.

Also This is a solid play that stands the test of time with wonderful performances that move you. It's not a laugh riot, but you knew that already.

I saw All My Sons in an early preview. To me, Benjamin Walker is already turning in a star performance. I think he found his character. Annette Bening and Tracy Letts are very good in complex roles, and certainly professional, but it seems to me they are still developing. I saw Letts in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf a couple of years back, and he was just amazing. In this play, not so much. Yet. Francesa Carpanini held her own very well.

This classic play is given a fine production by Roundabout and is worth seeing!... Read more Read less

See it if You don't mind absurdism and plays that make you uncomfortable.

Don't see it if You like an ending that makes sense.

Also "There's truth in jest," the adage says, and that's certainly the case in Do You Feel Anger. The text is hilarious, but as I was laughing I became aware that a lot is going on beneath the surface.

And the more you realize that, the more uncomfortable you get when faced with egregious bad-boy behavior, violence toward women (whether real or imagined), and rampant misogyny.

And there are no easy answers, as you see the empathy coach struggle to break through and in desperation eventually go over to "the other side."

The performances are all wonderful. Greg Keller is sensational as the toxic and clueless boss. He has a one-way phone conversation in which his assistant explains to him what a woman's period is (he had never heard of it). His reactions are priceless. And there's a startling scenic change toward the end that blew my hair back!

As I think about this play more and more, things are dawning on me. But I still don't understand the ending!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a cappella singing accompanied by some narration. You like prison work songs.

Don't see it if You are looking for a fleshed-out play.

Also I knew before I went to the show that it was going to be three guys singing along to a record of prison work songs recorded years ago.

I did not expect a play to be acted out.

I think that people who anticipated that were a bit disappointed.

I really liked the show. It's subtle. There is some narration, but it's brief. The singing is lovely. Some slides are projected on a small screen, but I didn't see the point of most of those. The video at the end was on point though.... Read more Read less

See it if You value great singing.

Don't see it if You dislike when actors play multiple roles; you want a modern play. You want a printed program.

Also You know going into something like this that it's going to creak a bit. I had the same problem with The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, also produced at CSC.

But if you want to see a historic show with some very good performances, this is your deal.

As far as costuming: All the characters are dressed in denim work clothes. As each actor (except for David Garrison) plays multiple roles, I think it would help the audience if even a bit of costuming could be added or subtracted, kind of how Come From Away handled it.

Of all the wonderful performers, several to me are particularly noteworthy. I loved how Sally Ann Triplett engaged the audience. Ken Barnett has such a wonderful voice and great stage presence, I was surprised this is my first time seeing him. I was also glad that Eddie Cooper was cast because I loved his voice in This Ain't No Disco and I was glad to see that he, as well as myself, survived that show.

Recommended for fans of Marc Blitzstein and John Doyle.... Read more Read less

See it if You're an adventurous theatergoer who likes to take risks and likes plays that take risks.

Don't see it if You prefer dramas that make sense. You hate blood.

Also This play received many positive reviews from critics and regular theatergoers, and that mystifies me as much as Marys Seacole did. After a while I gave up trying to understand what was happening and waited for it to be over. I really didn't see the point of it all. Plus she seemed to be a pretty bad nurse/doctoress. Not for me!... Read more Read less

See it if You like a play that unfolds slowly.

Don't see it if You are in the mood for something lighthearted.

Also This intense drama features a cast of five terrific actors who do justice to this moving play. Sometimes it’s hard to watch and I felt moved to tears at the end.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a fan of Isabelle Huppert and don't mind that you can't understand what she's saying.

Don't see it if You prefer plays to have a linear plot and actually make a point.

Also I didn't see The Father, and maybe if I had I would have been more comfortable with the recursive method of storytelling used here. The scenes are repeated with slight variations. I guess that's to put you in the mind of the main character, who is struggling with mental illness. But it has the effect that the audience can't be sure what is actually happening.

Plus, the depictions of physical violence and possible incest are very uncomfortable to watch.

My main problem with the piece is that all the characters are highly unsympathetic and I just wanted them all to go away. I hated spending time with any of them.

For me this show was a miss.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a Lynn Nottage fan and don't want to miss a production of hers.

Don't see it if You're expecting something on the level of Fabulation.

Also I saw Fabulation at Signature and loved it. I bought tickets right away for the next Nottage production and went in with high hopes. Sorry to say, I was disappointed.

This is not the biting comedy that Fabulation is. Plus, for some reason, the actors were directed to be as hammy as I've ever seen on stage. It's as if the director thought that that was the way to convey comedy. It didn't work for me.... Read more Read less

See it if You're up for a two-hander exquisitely acted that centers on issues of black women in society. Very relevant today.

Don't see it if You want a play with a large cast.

Also The Light is a well-directed, professional production that explores a romantic relationship in which past issues come to the surface. The two actors are incredible and have great chemistry.

Beautiful new home for MCC!!!... Read more Read less

See it if Finding humor in unexpected topics is your thing, and you appreciate good acting.

Don't see it if You are looking for a large-scale, elaborate production.

Also This three-person play moves along efficiently, propelled by excellent direction and expert performances from all, to examine a situation in which personal compromises have unexpected repercussions. I really enjoyed it. The very nice, small, modern theater has good sight lines too. My first time there.... Read more Read less

See it if You're not fazed by a play that takes place in a prison cell that is basically all narration about past events.

Don't see it if You want a play with a more typical structure.

Also The acting is wonderful in this very unusual play, which is basically two monologues that intersect. I don't think I've ever seen that before. The ending is a distinct break and seems a bit tacked on for that reason, but I enjoyed the change.... Read more Read less

See it if You like comedy that has an edge and a point.

Don't see it if You don't like explorations of race and class in America.

Also I found this play very funny in a wry way, but it made me uncomfortable to be laughing at other people's misfortunes, especially those of black people struggling economically. A case in point is the sweet granny with a raging drug problem. Yes, it's funny on the surface, but you can see the tragedy in it if you think about it.... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in World War II; if you're curious about Arturo Toscanini and his fight against Fascism.

Don't see it if You don't like classical music; you don't care for 20th-century history.

Also Maestro is an interesting hybrid of a play and concert. I've never experienced anything like this before. It is basically a solo show. But there is a string quartet that plays beautifully, a virtuoso pianist, and a wonderful trumpeter and cornetist. Some recorded music is also used, and I believe those are recordings of Toscanini.

I occasionally had trouble understanding the actor playing the maestro.

I loved the music, and the story was quite interesting. Toscanini was an outspoken critic of Mussolini and Fascism and was banished by Italy.

This is Toscanini in his later years, but he remained vital and energetic and sexual during his long life.

The set was very simple. Lots of projections gave you a sense of what was happening, and some of the footage was really amazing. The evocation of Kristallnacht was incredible.

Highly recommended.... Read more Read less

See it if You like exquisite choral singing. This is a play with music, so there's not a lot of singing, but what's here is great.

Don't see it if You don't like plays with gay themes.

Also A moving coming-of-age story set in a private school for choristers provides great material for some fine acting and singing. Jeremy Pope is particularly excellent.... Read more Read less

See it if You like well-crafted comedies. This one will keep you laughing from start to finish.

Don't see it if If you want something serious.

Also I wouldn't call this a groundbreaking comedy, but not everything has to forge new ground. This well-crafted musical about a sad-sack but endearing thirtysomething is expertly performed by a talented cast who sing, play instruments, and play a dizzying array of characters. The music is good and the lyrics show originality. It's a fun show!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see if this show really lives up to all the raves you've heard. It does!

Don't see it if Stories about war don't appeal to you.

Also This simply staged exploration of the Christmas truce of 1914 is sung so beautifully, I didn't want it to end. Truly, this show is a gem.... Read more Read less

See it if You're willing to be surprised by a play that starts off as a family drama and achieves universality.

Don't see it if You don't like good, understated drama; you don't like LGBTQ storylines.

Also I am so impressed by this show. Like many of my favorite plays and musicals, it takes a specific situation—a happy and successful gay couple—and raises aspects of the human condition that are universal and profound.

All the performances are top-notch. But I have to single out understudy Peggy J. Scott. My heart always sinks a bit when I see an understudy slip, but her amazing performance in Daniel's Husband reminds me that I have to get past that attitude! She really gave the character heart and soul and made her sympathetic, which is tricky because she's playing the antagonist. Hats off to her!... Read more Read less

See it if You love excellent drama and don't mind having to concentrate on what's happening. This is not a "sit back and relax" play.

Don't see it if You dislike tragedy and seeing up front how cruel humans can be to each other.

Also There's quite a bit of humor in this play, but the tension builds throughout and becomes quite unsettling. The last scene is a huge, shocking payoff. This play isn't for the faint of heart or someone looking for a pleasant night at the theater. It's the type of work that challenges you.

The child actors are particularly amazing, and the baby is over the top wonderful!... Read more Read less

See it if You missed this play off Broadway. It's one gay man's coming of age story that ends up being universal.

Don't see it if You're not interested in seeing how one gay man accepts himself.

Also Michael Urie is incredible as Arnold. He's a delight to watch.

See it if You enjoy political farce and are willing to put in the work needed to follow this complex play.

Don't see it if You are looking for escapist fare. This play is, sadly, highly relevant today, given the political situation in the U.S.

Also The performances were wonderful. Esparza is intense, menacing and scary.... Read more Read less

See it if You have a well-developed sense of humor and don't mind a trip to the Borscht Belt.

Don't see it if You dislike Jewish humor.

Also Unlike many comedies that start out strong and peter out, Enter Laughing takes time to build. Once it hits its stride, however, it's an unstoppable laugh riot.

Chris Dwan plays the young Carl Reiner character with an endearing goofiness. And I imagine it takes a lot of talent to play an awful actor. He nails it. I can't wait to see what he does next. But all the actors are terrific and put over the material hilariously.

Even though the humor is from the Borsht Belt era, the execution has such novel touches that you can't help but explode in laughter.

Wonderful direction keeps the action moving along, and I have to compliment the musical director too for the wonderful diction of all the singers. Every word sung was crystal clear and all the jokes in the lyrics instantly understandable. Bravo!

Sometimes you want to just go to the theater to laugh and leave the troubles of the world outside. If this is you, put Enter Laughing at the top of your list!... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in pop music and want to see a behind-the-scenes viewpoint.

Don't see it if You want a comedy; you're looking for a large-scale show. This is very intimate.

Also Original Sound has a lot of positives. I thought the performances were wonderful. Sebastian Chacon is very appealing as the up-and-coming songwriter/composer who gets ripped off by a hot star. Anthony Arkin nails his role as the world-weary manager of the hot star. The competent direction moved the story along at a good clip.

But for some reason, I felt vaguely unsatisfied at the end. In addition to being an insider look at the recording industry, Original Sound is also the story of a dysfunctional family. But we never really get to see what makes them tick, or not tick. We know the father (also a musician) abandoned the family, but we don't know why. Both siblings are dodging their mother; again, we don't know why. As a result, I felt I didn't know what was motivating the characters.

My other beef is that there really isn't much music in the show. Considering the topic, I would have liked to have heard more.

Still, this is a not a bad use of your time.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy seeing characters self-destruct.

Don't see it if You don't have patience for crazy people doing crazy things.

Also After seeing True West earlier this year and now this, I've concluded that I'm not much of a Sam Shepard fan. I just don't enjoy seeing crazy people self-destruct. Dark absurdism isn't for me. At least, not this play.

I would hate to have to be the Signature employee whose job it is to clean up this set.

On a positive note, the lamb was cute.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy contemporary drama with a touch of humor.

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

Also How low would a man go, what dastardly deeds would he accomplish, in the pursuit of success? And I'm not even talking about Rupert Murdoch here but one of his hirelings, a man named Larry Lamb, who was recruited by Murdoch to head up his new acquisition, London's Sun tabloid. We watch Lamb's genius take a turn toward evil as he gets subsumed by his goal, and his eventual fall would have given Shakespeare inspiration. Jonny Lee Miller goes all in as he portrays someone who loses all moral restraints.

I went in thinking that Ink is Murdoch's story, but I was soon convinced otherwise.

Ink features wonderful performances across the board and a fabulous set, a pile of old steel desks that reach up to the ceiling that the actors somehow navigate. Don't miss this exciting and thought-provoking show.... Read more Read less

See it if You are looking for an intelligent show with a great score and solid performances.

Don't see it if You want a straight-out comedy; you're not in the mood to think.

Also I had seen the production at New York Theater Workshop and loved it. I also think that the Off Broadway cast album, recorded live, is wonderful. So I had no intention of seeing the Broadway production, but a friend convinced me that it's very different.

I'm so glad she did, because I love this version. Director Rachel Chavkin did an astounding job transforming Hadestown to fit a larger stage. The elevator is used very well to transport people to Hades, especially in one of the final scenes, but I found the turntable a bit overused. Round and round and round everybody went.

Still, the scenes in Hades are mesmerizing. It's a case in which the direction, set, lighting, costumes, music and performances all come together to create a strikingly theatrical whole.

Page and Gray are wonderful, and I liked Reeve Carney a lot too. I personally didn't care for Eva Noblezada's vocal style, but maybe it's a matter of taste.

Want to hear the best score of the season? Come to Hadestown.... Read more Read less

See it if You love the movie and want to see a different take on it. You want to laugh.

Don't see it if You don't mind unmemorable music.

Also Beetlejuice does have some very strong elements. The staging, for instance, is as inventive as you'd expect. Costuming and the scenic design are both wonderful. The script is funny. Most of the performers are seasoned pros, and relative newcomer Sophia Ann Caruso is a marvel as Lydia.

But all of that doesn't make up for the fact that the music is subpar. Nothing about it stands out or is memorable in any way. It's such a shame that so much time and effort were spent creating this show, when one of the crucial elements is just not strong enough.

And please, if anyone from the production team is reading this, get rid of the horrible lights that shine in the audience's eyes when waiting for the show to start. That's just torture!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy fantasy and are willing to go along for the ride.

Don't see it if You don't like Alice in Wonderland and adaptions of it.

Also After reading the reviews, I did not expect to enjoy this, but I was really enchanted. It's impossible not to be drawn in by the young, energetic cast. And the staging and choreography are amazingly inventive. I think Alice by Heart really captures the tone and mood of the original book.

Is this Duncan Sheik's best work? I would have to say no, it is not on a level with the genius of Spring Awakening. The Alice songs are professional and very well performed, but they don't engage the mind and heart like the music in Spring Awakening. Still, this is worth seeing!... Read more Read less

See it if You're struggling to understand why William Shakespeare is a household name and John Webster isn't.

Don't see it if You think power tools belong on HGTV.

Also I'm the person who's often confused by complicated plots. Given that, I should have read the "Spoiler Synopsis" that was tucked inside the program. I tried really hard to keep track of who was who, but I missed at least 50% of the plot.

But man, the performances White Devil were great. In particular, John Cuccioli is giving a master class in acting. I couldn't take my eyes off him as the crooked cardinal. And he looks great in clerical robes. Lisa Birnbaum was excellent and restrained in a role that could have easily veered into caricature, and Tommy Shrider was great as a scheming enabler.

There was an injury at our performance. Cherie Corinne Rice, who was excellent in dual roles, took a misstep off the extended stage and landed in a heap. After a hold of about 15 minutes, the play resumed, and she was back on stage for the riotous and bloody ending. I hope she's okay! Also, if she had been temporarily blinded by the footlights, I hope that can be remedied fast.... Read more Read less

See it if You like modern history.

Don't see it if You prefer short shows.

Also There's an adage when it comes to writing: "Don't tell us something, SHOW us." The Lehman Trilogy does an awful lot of telling; it's mostly narration. On an bare-bones set, three actors explain how the Lehman Brothers founded their famous financial company. And the brief times when they do act something out, it's kind of odd for a guy with gray hair and a beard to be playing, for instance, a little boy or a coquettish young woman, inducing fond chuckles.

But the three of them manage to pull it off. Some rules are made to be broken.

Count on the Armory to supply an astounding physical production. The playing area itself is a modernist glass box that spins around on a turntable. Behind that is a huge curved wall that hosts the most awesome projections I have ever seen. At times everything is spinning or going up up up in an office building. Have some Dramamine handy.

Three great actors, a compelling story, visually astounding. Just make sure you've eaten beforehand!... Read more Read less

See it if You're in the mood for an engaging drama that's very well acted and paced.

Don't see it if Plot holes bother you. You don't like worms.

Also I was bowled over by the wonderful acting from all in Perp and the crisp direction. Ali Arkane is giving a very affecting performance as Doug, a young man who seems to be developmentally disabled and is unjustly incarcerated.

A couple of plot holes bothered me. Would a suspect really be interrogated by two detectives without a lawyer present? Wouldn't Legal Aid have stepped in? Wouldn't Doug's mother have looked out for him? Describing the other plot hole would be a spoiler, so I won't do that.

As an audience member, I have no trouble using my imagination. But the playwright uses a technique in which he sets up a situation and then, in two cases that I noticed, doesn't show us how it plays out. (I'm being vague here to avoid giving away the plot.)

The first time, it's clear to me what took place. But the second time, I was puzzled because I wasn't sure if I was seeing what really happened or if it was in the character's imagination.

Overall, a solid play wonderfully performed.... Read more Read less

See it if You're open to novel storytelling and characters who are little more than symbols. You like bowling.

Don't see it if If you're looking for something lighthearted.

Also I liked this play, and the three-plus hours of running time didn't drag.

You know going into a Suzan-Lori Parks play that she will push you to the edge. In White Noise, the issue of slavery is raised, incongruently, in a modern-day setting. The premise may not work for all audience members, given what I've read here. But although far-out, it's what I expect from Parks, and I was along for the ride.

The overall experience for me, however, was unsatisfying. Despite wonderful performances from all four actors, I never got the sense that their characters were real people. We get to know their backstories, but only in narrative. Instead, they serve as archetypes to advance Parks' points: the entitled white man, the black man abused by police, the do-gooder liberal lawyer, the black woman exploiting her race. I found it hard to connect with any of them.

Despite that, I do recommend seeing White Noise. I could see everything adequately from my $40 partial-view seat.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a classic musical performed wonderfully and with high production values. Loads of fun!

Don't see it if You don't want to leave the theater with a smile on your face!

See it if You're interested in Irish history and classic theater.

Don't see it if You're looking for a comedy. If Irish accents bother you.

Also The Irish Rep did a great job providing background for this show. Before the performance, Audience members could watch video footage of the conflict that is the basis of this play. The notes in the printed program were excellent. I learned a lot about Irish history and enjoyed the show too.

The first act was a bit talky and draggy, but there was plenty of action later on. The set was beautiful in a shabby way, and I liked the way the entire theater was used for various entrances.... Read more Read less

See it if You're open to a new interpretation of a Sondheim classic.

Don't see it if You like a more traditional take on your Sondheim.

See it if You are a fan of the people involved and want to see everything they do.

Don't see it if You prize originality.

Also I love Kate Baldwin and she sounds lovely here, but the material she has to work with is lackluster. The songs sound the same after a while and the lyrics don't impress.

Some of the special effects are very cool, and one song in particular is staged in a very interesting and striking way. But the rest of the time the performers just stand there and sing, and it becomes tedious.

Considering the pedigree of the members of the creative team, it's hard to believe Superhero isn't better. I'm very sad to have to write this, as I was really hopeful about this show.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a real work of artistry.

Don't see it if You're looking for a "standard" big Broadway show.

See it if You like to laugh and you don't mind laughing at yourself. You like political humor.

Don't see it if You don't like Colin Wuinn or you want something serious.

Also My friend and I had a great time, and the rest of the audience seemed to also. We laughed from start to finish. He paints some very funny mental images, such as Caligula using Tinder for the first time and the Golden Age of Greece being a centuries-long podcast. The jokes come fast and furious. But his act is more than just one-liners. The political commentary is very sophisticated and it has edge, but it's a gentle edge, sort of a ribbing. If you need a good laugh, go see this show!... Read more Read less

See it if Sibling rivalry interests you and the more dysfunctional, the better.

Don't see it if You don't mind sitting through a play that could have made its point in much less running time.

See it if You want a relatively quick and painless primer on the women's movement and why it was necessary.

Don't see it if You don't like Gloria Steinem.

See it if You like dramas where there is a strong relationship between the setting and the action.

Don't see it if You don't like plays about family dysfunction.

Also I thought Clarkston was the stronger play, with characters who felt more at ease expressing themselves. In Lewiston, the characters were much more withholding and circumspect. The audience needed to have patience to see how it all unraveled.

The two plays are perfect together and enhanced one another. Common themes such as journeys, discovery, grief and suicide were subtly explored in each.

All six actors were terrific. A very moving experience.... Read more Read less

See it if If you're interested in how political corrrectness, when carried to an extreme, is ridiculous.

Don't see it if You don't like comedy with a touch of absurdism.

See it if You like musicals based on history. The Hello Girls is well-written and performed with gusto by an extremely talented cast.

Don't see it if Women's stories don't interest you; World War I doesn't interest you. Or if you don't like musical John Doyle style.

Also The Hello Girls is a real find: a lovingly crafted chamber musical that is very well performed.

I'm not a huge fan of having actors playing instruments. The sight of a character lugging around a cello always makes me chuckle a bit. But I am willing to overlook that in the case of The Hello Girls, which takes a little-known episode from 1918 and gives it relevance for today, when women are still struggling for equality in the workplace.

If I have any constructive criticism, it would be that the musical lags a bit in act two and could use some cuts. And although the music is lovely and melodic, it starts to sound the same after a while. Judicious trims would help there also.

Get a ticket if you can!... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of A Chorus Line, or you've never seen A Chorus Line, or you haven't seen A Chorus Line in a while.

Don't see it if You don't like iconic musicals.

See it if You need a laugh and a break from the news of the day.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of Birbiglia.

Also I haven't laughed so hard in quite a while. His delivery is very good too. I like his self-deprecating persona. A great way to spend 70 minutes.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate good acting and don't mind if the material doesn't quite measure up.

Don't see it if The Sixties don't interest you; social issues such as civil rights don't interest you.

Also As others have noted, the play tries to tackle too many issues, and the result veers toward melodrama. But fine performances make Fireflies worth your time.... Read more Read less