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See it if you want to see a murder mystery that's been playing in New York for a very long time. The show's confusing, but it holds your interest.

Don't see it if you want a coherent production. The show has its moments, but it's hard to follow, and the plot doesn't quite make sense.

See it if you want a unique experience that somewhat immerses you in the world of the narrator through strong sound design and powerful narration.

Don't see it if you want to see an actual play. This is a recording you listen to in the dark. It's riveting, but it's not really a production.

See it if you want to see a stellar company perform a classic text. The acting in this show is strong across the board.

Don't see it if you want a play with more of a plot. This play consists of a lot of talking where characters tell you about what happened in the past.

See it if you want traditional musical with non-traditional casting. It was interesting to see the show with an all female or non-binary cast.

Don't see it if you want a more radical interpretation of a classic musical. Casting aside, this is a pretty by-the-books revival of the show.

See it if you enjoy Michael Jackson's music and want to experience a well-acted bio-musical about his life.

Don't see it if you want a deeper dive into Michael Jackson's life. This show just skims the surface and shies away from controversial elements of his life.

See it if you want a fun, traditional, big musical with a large ensemble and big dance numbers.

Don't see it if you want a more innovative show. This is a pretty traditional revival that isn't particularly different from other productions of this show.

See it if you enjoyed the film "Almost Famous" and/or if you want to see an entertaining coming-of-age musical.

Don't see it if you want originality. The musical is very similar but not as good as the film. The story and songs, while fine, don't reinvent the wheel.

See it if you want to see a powerful interpretation of a classic play anchored by stellar performances by Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke.

Don't see it if you want a shorter and/or lighter play. This is a long, heavy, and tragic play with a lot of yelling.

See it if to experience a star-making performance by Jaquel Spivey and a musical unlike any other on Broadway right now.

Don't see it if you are more of a traditionalist. As noted above, this is not a traditional musical. It features a small ensemble and a unique story.

See it if you want to see a somewhat bare bones yet enjoyable revival of a classic musical with a strong cast.

Don't see it if you want a more ambitious production. The show is well-done, but it's not the lavish production that some musicals are.

See it if you want to experience the incredible talent that is Audra McDonald. She is the entire show, and she delivers a very strong performance.

Don't see it if you aren't an Audra McDonald fan and/or if you want a longer play. At only about 75 minutes, this is shorter than a typical Broadway play.

See it if you enjoy Neil Diamond's songs and want to see a jukebox musical about his life.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy Neil Diamond's songs and/or you want a more innovative approach to the jukebox bio-musical genre.

See it if you want to experience a powerful, tragic, and well-acted play about a Jewish family devastated by the Holocaust.

Don't see it if you aren't able to pay really close attention for over two hours. This is a long one act play with a lot of characters to keep track of.

See it if you want to experience two stellar performances and a well-written play. The last 15 minutes or so are especially powerful.

Don't see it if you want a more action-driven play over one that's more wordy. While the last scene is quite impactful, some earlier scenes drag a bit.

See it if you want to see a powerful interpretation of a classic play featuring strong acting and a powerful ending.

Don't see it if you are a traditionalist who doesn't want to see a version of a classic that takes a few directorial liberties with the text.

See it if you want to experience a fun concert-like show featuring six strong performers singing one of the best Broadway scores in recent years.

Don't see it if you want something more than an 80-minute concert. This is a short show and is in some ways more like a concert than a traditional musical.

See it if you want to experience a fun night out and enjoy a show with a clever book, great dancing, and strong performances.

Don't see it if you didn't like "Some Like It Hot" (the film) and/or if you want a more dramatic production.

See it if to experience a powerful story with stellar performances and singing by Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, and Bonnie Milligan.

Don't see it if you like musicals with large ensembles and big dance numbers. This is a small-scale musical with a big heart.

See it if you want to experience an entertaining, thought-provoking, and well-acted drama featuring several powerful moments.

Don't see it if you don't want to watch a show that contains nudity and tackles homophobia.

See it if you want to experience a powerful and well-acted drama full of poignancy that will stay with you for a long time.

Don't see it if you want a light-hearted, fun night of theater. This is a serious drama with some occasional funny moments, but it certainly isn't light.

See it if you want to experience a fun musical with a clever book that wears its heart on its sleeve and features well-known pop hits.

Don't see it if you want a more serious or realistic show. This is a fun night out that requires a suspension of disbelief.

See it if you want to see a powerfully acted revival of a classic play about a disintegrating marriage.

Don't see it if you want a feel-good evening. This is a brutal show, and it will not leave you uplifted. It's absolutely worth seeing, but it's grueling.

See it if you want to see an innovatively staged production in which you learn about the Lehman brothers and their descendants over 150+ years.

Don't see it if you want a concise, entertaining play. This show has a lot of narration and sometimes feels like a well-produced history lesson.

See it if you're a fan of Katori Hall's work and/or you want to see a story that has some genuinely funny moments and some truly touching ones, too.

Don't see it if you want a consistent show. This is a mix of comedy and drama that are only somewhat compelling, and the tonal shifts don't quite work.

See it if you want to experience a powerful, well-acted story of an undocumented young man and his friend since childhood who gets citizenship status.

Don't see it if you don't want to sit through a disjointed first part with repeated dialogue and non-linear storytelling. The second half is much better.

See it if you want to see an imaginative revival of a classic musical focusing on a 35-year-old woman navigating being single.

Don't see it if you want a taut script and a fast-paced show. While entertaining, this is a slow and somewhat repetitive storyline.

See it if you want to see a tragic tale about three brothers whose parents died, one of whom may have been murdered - serious fare that's well-acted.

Don't see it if you don't want a lot of yelling. The characters are understandably angry. The play has some powerful moments, but the yelling is too much.

See it if you want to see a story of a small-town city council that's an interesting mix of comedy, mystery/thriller, and social commentary.

Don't see it if you want a play with a consistent tone. The shift from comedy to drama is abrupt and doesn't quite work.

See it if you want to see a powerful modern retelling of a classic musical with strong performances and choreography.

Don't see it if you want to see a traditional version of WSS. This is a radical interpretation that likely would not appeal to purists.

See it if you want a fun 90 minutes. This is a silly show with several laughs and a company of actors who appear to be having a great time.

Don't see it if you want something serious and/or a show with a meaningful plot. This is simply a fun show where the plot doesn't really matter.

See it if you want to see an enjoyable comedy about two families at a wedding with some clever writing and a top-notch cast.

Don't see it if you want serious drama or a play that addresses into a particular issue. This is simply a fun night at the theater.

See it if you want to see a story about four young adults living together and the conflicts that naturally come from being roommates.

Don't see it if you want three-dimensional, engaging characters and a story with a plot. This story is mainly about characters whining about minor problems.

See it if you want to see Laura Linney live. She gives a strong performance in a play that has some good moments.

Don't see it if you want to be entertained for the duration of the play. While some parts are touching, other portions just drag.

See it if you want to see a new throughly enjoyable version of a classic musical, anchored by a charming performance by Beth Malone.

Don't see it if you don't like traditional musicals and/or if you prefer your musicals to be edgy.

See it if you want to see a beautifully written story about lost love featuring strong acting and a lovely and emotional score.

Don't see it if you want a large-scale music with big production numbers, elaborate sets, and dancing. This is an intimate, character-driven show.

See it if you want to see a well-acted, well-written, and thoughtful story of a family coping with the matriarch's deportation.

Don't see it if you want a fast-paced show. This is deliberately paced but is consistently engaging.

See it if you want to see a bleak show about an angry and cruel man and those who tolerate, care about, argue with, and/or complain about him.

Don't see it if you want a light-hearted show and/or one driven by action. This show has some powerful moments, but it also drags in parts.

See it if you want to see an interesting interpretation of the Dracula tale with some campy moments and over-the-top performances.

Don't see it if you want a more traditional version of Dracula and/or if you want a story that sticks to one genre. This varies between horror and camp.

See it if you want to see a powerful production about a woman's terrifying ordeal featuring a stellar performance from Deirdre O'Connell.

Don't see it if you want lighthearted fare and/or a more traditional type of play. This is a one-woman show in which the lead character tells us her story.

See it if you want to see a well-acted version of the classic Shakespearean tragedy, anchored by a strong lead performance by Ruth Negga.

Don't see it if you don't want to sit through three and a half hours of Shakespeare. The show has some strong moments, but it does drag in places.

See it if you want to see a deliberately paced play with some powerful moments that features several well-sung Bob Dylan songs.

Don't see it if you want to see a Broadway-caliber musical. This is a inconsistent play in which characters periodically sing Bob Dylan songs.

See it if you want to see a short play with an intriguing theme and some good moments.

Don't see it if you want a high-quality production. Character development is minimal; some character decisions have no rationale; acting is inconsistent.

See it if you want to see a powerful play with music about the Khmer Rouge that features strong acting and singing.

Don't see it if you prefer lighthearted fare and/or you want a play that grips you from the get go. This is a bit of a slow start, but Act 2 is stellar.

See it if you want to see a well-acted tale of a 16 y.o. in poverty struggling with an alcoholic mom but possessing a resilient spirit.

Don't see it if you don't want to see what could be a strong one act play stretched into two acts by adding fantasy sequences that weaken the plot.

See it if you want to experience a show with well-developed characters that is quite moving. The show features strong acting and writing.

Don't see it if you want a lighthearted comedy or a musical. While there are some funny moments here and there, this is heartfelt drama with a sad climax.

See it if you want to see a powerful play about mental health and suicide anchored by the three talented actresses who play the protagonists.

Don't see it if you want to be able to watch every scene & hear every line of dialogue. The concurrent scenes & overlapping dialogue make this impossible.

See it if you want to see a unique interpretation of a classic tale with only two actors assuming all the roles and more monologues than interactions.

Don't see it if you want to see a play in which actors play specific roles an interact with each other in the traditional style of a play.

See it if you want to see a well-acted story of three terminal patients and their loved ones. It's a sad story but a powerful one.

Don't see it if you want consistent, lighthearted entertainment. This is a serious, somber show that is a bit slow in places but overall is well-done.