Marilyn 22

See it if Want to spend another rich, satisfying, poignant, yet often humorous evening with the Gabriels and you like great writing and acting.

Don't see it if You don't like quiet plays to which you have to listen and pay attention.

See it if If you want to see a famous play that was deemed edgy when it opened. If you like good acting.

Don't see it if If you want to care about the protagonist. If you want a play that has something resonant to say and not the facade of resonance.

Also I rarely post about things I don't care for, but this play irritated me because I loved Hare's STUFF HAPPENS, and I think he has an interesting take on politics. But to me, this play had ideas imposed on it without a foundation to support them. Is it really about "one woman's struggle to lead a liberated life in a repressive era," or about an unhinged person, who would have been so no matter the era and whom I did not understand or feel for?... Read more Read less

See it if You love shows based on fun movie musicals and adore great dancing and singing.

Don't see it if You hate tap dancing, old-fashioned plots, and Irving Berlin.

See it if Pretty much everyone.

Don't see it if You hate rap.

See it if You want to see a classic with a talented ensemble.

Don't see it if You want to see a production that balances the humor and bite of said classic.

Also Although some people found the first act boring, I didn't. I enjoyed the amoral reporters' repartee. The show took a wrong turn for me when Molly Malloy jumped out the window and it was played more for laughs instead of bite. I adore Nathan Lane, but I feel that Walter Burns wouldn't do physical shtick, and that Hildy (John Slattery) got lost in the process. This isn't to say the I didn't enjoy the production. It was entertaining, but also disappointing. An oxymoron, if you will.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a fascinating and edgy piece of history about the Black Panthers and Young Lords.

Don't see it if You can't sit through a long and sometimes tricky to follow piece.

See it if Like me, you're a sucker for excellent close-up magic performed by an engaging storyteller.

Don't see it if You're a cynic and/or you don't enjoy being fooled.

See it if If you like thoughtful Chekhovian family plays with great acting.

Don't see it if If you want obvious, cliched dysfunctional family dramas and you don't like to listen closely.

See it if If you love innovative theatre with great acting.

Don't see it if If you love a proscenium stage.