Marvin 2

See it if You enjoy great Broadway talents performing in historic Broadway roles

Don't see it if You can't get a ticket

See it if you really love Sharon Clarke backed by a Little Shop like trio of singers

Don't see it if a cohesive show is what you desire

See it if you enjoy a Sondheim classic with a cast of stars

Don't see it if the subject matter is distasteful to you

See it if you enjoy a great contemporary musical comedy

Don't see it if comic depictions of aging issues offend

See it if you love a great supporting cast singing one of Sondheim's best scores. Patti shines, both Christophers tickles Matt is brilliant

Don't see it if you are a stickler for original formats. Katrina Lenk calls it in

See it if you enjoy a light comedy about a dark subject

Don't see it if you are easily annoyed or offended

See it if You enjoy a well written drama about current events

Don't see it if True "horror" stories upset you

See it if Enjoy watching paint dry. Slow moving, confusing

Don't see it if Death discussions are difficult for you

See it if you enjoyed the movie, many of the lines were "borrowed" from the movie script.

Don't see it if the story line doesn't tickle you.

Also Rob McClure channels his best Robin Williams. The comedy is spot on, his dancing and overall demeanor score big. His singing is acceptable. Best performer in the show is Analise Scarpaci as the older daughter. Brad Oscar and J. Harrison Ghee are laugh riots... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of Jackie Hoffman.

Don't see it if like an intelligent, funny, sarcastic piece that is childlike at best. Many big names flop in unison here.

See it if you enjoy a comedy based on real life "heroic" experiences. Kristina Wong made lemonade from lemons

Don't see it if one person comedies don't work for you

See it if you enjoy a comedy about the film industry set in Nigeria.

Don't see it if african accents are too much for you to interpret

See it if You enjoy a piece that challenged you to think. Great voices, staging, acting

Don't see it if The illegal alien issue upsets you

Also Play is still missing something. Overall a great effort

See it if You enjoy a docu-drama about the history of the family and company. Simon Russell Beale is outstanding

Don't see it if you have a hard time suspending your disbelief and dealing with the playwrights concept of conversations between true life characters

See it if You enjoy explosive exuberant entertainment. Great performances, a good time in the theater. Big party on the stage.

Don't see it if Want to hear/see a great story. There is no drama here.

See it if Enjoy a piece about the future of the arts

Don't see it if Want a concise play about the future of the arts

See it if You enjoy allegories with biblical and literary references.

Don't see it if You are offended by African Americans using the "N" word non stop.

See it if you enjoy a show that is told from the individual character's POV one at a time

Don't see it if Linear plays are your preference

See it if You enjoy a contemporary themed play that has a point

Don't see it if you do not enjoy plays that leave you with no resolution

See it if Taylor Mac's prose in semi iambic pentameter is of interest to you. The cast has a lot of fun and the audience enjoys this LOWBROW comedy

Don't see it if you are not willing to check your intelligence at the door.

Also The play starts out with a character (Taylor) telling us the play is NOT silly but downright STUPID. (True!) The ball pit doubles as slinging mud, the audience participates to inane instruction and fun can be had.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy a contemporary political story supported by actor/musicians that perform live music

Don't see it if loud rock music is not your cup of tea,

Also The play starts out with goofy almost caricaturish characters that seem rather annoying, but quickly morphs into more serious performances and takes off from there. A great premise that entertains... Read more Read less

See it if You love a zany comedy and are okay with it missing its mark

Don't see it if Are looking for intelligent theater . Play uses many Yiddish expressions that might go over your head

See it if You enjoy a song cycle/story telling performance that lights up the stage in 65 minutes

Don't see it if SPOILER ALERT Songs/stories about death and dying are not your cup of tea.

See it if you enjoy a fair play about family separation due to immigration issues

Don't see it if you prefer fast paced stories

See it if You enjoy a well written piece about a young gay woman whose fantasies help her escape from her real life family issues

Don't see it if Contemporary ethnic themed dramas are not your preference

See it if You enjoy Greek tragedies set in a contemporary environment. Wonderful performances, particularly Rose Byrne

Don't see it if Depressing tragedies are not your thing A difficult story line

See it if Like a 30's style story about filmmaking with lush music, great voices and stunning costumes

Don't see it if You are hard to please

See it if You love to see Beth Malone channeling her best Reba McIntire. David Aron Damane is a huge pleasant presence with a big basso voice

Don't see it if Corny musical that steal melodies from its composers other more well known work dont float your boat

See it if You enjoy a wacky comedy western. The cast has a better time than the audience

Don't see it if Crazy comedy is not your thing

See it if You love a great tearjerker. Wonderful score, voices and actors.

Don't see it if You have enough emotions of your own to deal with

See it if you can appreciate a successful update of the original using contemporary media and spartan staging. Great voices and great dancing

Don't see it if you are a traditionalist that doesn't like greatness tampered with

See it if You enjoy Shakespeare presented at it's best. Ruth Negga rocks as Hamlet

Don't see it if You are a Shakespearean purist

See it if You enjoy torturous work or need a reason to contemplate suicide. A difficult piece to watch with 3 simultaneous actions going on

Don't see it if You enjoy your sanity

See it if You enjoy attractive white people testing their sexual freedom

Don't see it if You enjoy a well crafted musical with consistently good voices. Music sounds like one long song broken into segments. Too long 145 no break

See it if Enjoy a well scripted well cast drama about race, the south and the military.

Don't see it if You do not enjoy intense drama with some twists and turns to it

See it if You enjoy a kids oriented show that is well done

Don't see it if You prefer more adult entertainment

See it if You enjoy a 90 minute monologue performed by a great actor even one that gets off to a shaky start

Don't see it if A 90 minute monologue that drags from time to time does not appeal to you

See it if You love Charles Busch and CAMP

Don't see it if you mistake the title for a religious story

See it if A show that tries to be relevant is what you like

Don't see it if Well scripted well performed and directed piece is what you prefer

See it if You enjoy Kathryn Hunter

Don't see it if You prefer traditional Shakespeare

See it if you enjoy a true Broadway musical, it harkens back to successful traditional shows. Groff and Borle shine

Don't see it if references to sadism and flesh eating plants make you ill.

Also While the show has many improvements and offers references to the original off Broadway production, unlike some local critics, I was not fond of Blanchards singing, and while the Ronettes had fun personalities and nice singing voices, the trio was not as harmonic as the originals and the orchestrations not as lush... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy an historical musical piece about fictional people that were in on the creation of the african american cowboys

Don't see it if a concert performance doesnt suit you

See it if You enjoy moralistic stories re-envisioned performances solid, no breakouts, amazing sets

Don't see it if Traditional theater is your preference. This show borders on the avanti garde

See it if a play (sitcom) about later in life marital problems and family interference is of interest to you

Don't see it if a well scripted, well performed piece is what you seek

Also For a play this close to opening the two leads, Alexander and Cromwell, were dropping lines left and right. He seemed somewhat distant, might be an acting or directorial direction. Michael Urie as usual shines, but his character is TOO cliche, and even he breaks out of character with sly grins as if to say "am I really supposed to be delivering these lines?" Priscilla Lopez is totally underused and the scene with Urie and a "date" is too long (designed to give you more insight into who he is)... Read more Read less

See it if You love the Disney story

Don't see it if You cant give way to whimsy and only love traditional Bway. This is a pageant

See it if You love the Temptations.

Don't see it if You are looking for high brow entertainment, good story

See it if you are a fan!

Don't see it if you are bored by Tina's story

Also Adrienne doesn't exactly look like Tina, but she successfully makes you think she is TINA. Wonderful performance, as in typical musicals of this genre the music is occasionally out of date/time sequence, but in this show it works, great band, music you know, story you've heard... Read more Read less

See it if you love Morissettes music, great "jukebox" musical choice ,relevant on multiple levels, contemporary themes. The plot is successful

Don't see it if gay, drug, sexual issue related shows upset or offend you.

See it if you like a masterclass in acting by Judith Ivey. Andrew Garman stands up to her perf. The show is long depressing but tells a sad true story

Don't see it if a long sad play with characters talking over themselves and a pole for the set design blocks the front middle of the stage is not for you