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See it if the themes interest you.

Don't see it if I can't think of a reason not to.

Also this is a rare case where I actually would've liked for this to be full length. There's a lot more to explore.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy the Bard.

Don't see it if you don't like Shakespeare.

Also this is a great production. Engaging from start to finish. 3.5 hours flys by.... Read more Read less

See it if you have any interest in Makeba and/or jazz.

Don't see it if you are indifferent to the genre/artist or strongly dislike bio jukebox musicals to begin with.

Also despite being very uncommercial, this still suffers the pitfalls of most other bio jukebox musicals: sensational talent that operates well as a tribute concert, but isn’t compelling as a dramatic work.... Read more Read less

See it if you love a good old fashioned drama and the playwright.

Don't see it if can't sit still for 2.5.

Also went in skeptical, but it was really great. Well acted and paced nicely.... Read more Read less

See it if you can handle a particularly wordy play.

Don't see it if you don’t want to see a drama.

Also the Broadway production was one of my all-time favorites. This, shockingly felt very different. Making these characters British actually sucked almost all of the humor out of it. It was still profound, but so much heavier.... Read more Read less

See it if you have any interest at all.

Don't see it if you don’t like the Punchdrunk white mask format.

Also they’ve done it again. Even if one doesn’t grasp any sense of narrative at all, they are sure to encounter 2-3 scenes that are simply so majestic and spectacular that they justify the cost of admission.... Read more Read less

See it if you are keen to see new work.

Don't see it if you can’t hold still for 2 hours, no interval.

Also saw the first preview and it seems like this could use some trimming. Really fascinating concept and the actors are fantastic.... Read more Read less

See it if if you can.

Don't see it if the content warnings seem too much for you.

Also wasn’t sure for the first 20 minutes or so, but Comer is just miraculous. An Olympic level feat.... Read more Read less

See it if you love acting with a capital A.

Don't see it if the runtime is intimidating.

Also absolutely marvelous Rylance performance. Butterworth doesn’t quite earn the runtime the way he did with The Ferryman.... Read more Read less

See it if you don’t know the subject matter.

Don't see it if you can’t hold still for 2.5 hours.

Also loved learning more about this. The script could absolutely be trimmed, but it was a pleasant watch nonetheless. The ending was extremely provocative.... Read more Read less

See it if you love Nicola Walkers.

Don't see it if you don't want to sit through a 2.5 hour drama.

See it if you can get a ticket.

Don't see it if you have no manners.

Also still absolutely slaps.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if no reason not to.

Also absolute mastery of performance. The space alone is worth your time.

See it if you love the material.

Don't see it if you hate the material.

Also Okereke is a fantastic addition.

See it if you love Amy Adams or the play.

Don't see it if you don't like plays in general.

Also I love Amy Adams. I loved her in this. I felt that the way she underplayed what is often a very hammy role to be effective and had a great pay off.... Read more Read less

See it if you feel compelled to.

Don't see it if the star casting means nothing to you.

Also script is abysmal. Bailey and Anouka are fantastic, but can't quite salvage the material. Direction is actually quite strong and the movement keeps it visually engaging.... Read more Read less

See it if you love Fiennes or have even the slightest interest in New York City or urban planning.

Don't see it if you can't sit still for 2.5 hours.

Also extremely insightful. Danny Webb as Governor Smith is absolutely sensational.... Read more Read less

See it if you’re peripherally aware of the politics at play.

Don't see it if you are a politically and socially conscious American who struggles with what should or should not be satirized.

Also I think this does well for its audience, Carvel and Tunie are brilliant and the language is clever, but I ultimately couldn’t get on board with it as comedy. Didn’t really present anything I hadn’t already considered.... Read more Read less

See it if the history interests you.

Don't see it if you don’t like biopics.

Also there are moments of brilliance, but it ultimately feels like an overly stylish documentary.... Read more Read less

See it if international theatrical conventions and thought interest you.

Don't see it if if you’re brain washed into the exceptionalism of the American Theatre.

Also this was beautiful and a must see if you saw and enjoyed Ostermeier’s History of Violence. If you’re worried about it being “weird”, just tell yourself you’re seeing storytelling rather than a play.... Read more Read less

See it if no reason not to.

Don't see it if no reason not to.

Also both a satisfying and entertaining drama with pangs of metaphor. The “principle” monologue gutted me.... Read more Read less

See it if the premise appeals to you at all.

Don't see it if you don’t like bio-jukebox musicals.

Also it’s a noble effort by Nottage to make this work as a piece of dramatic work and it almost does. Ultimately it still isn’t really achieving anything it wouldn’t as a tribute concert.... Read more Read less

See it if you like innovative musical theatre.

Don't see it if you don’t like non-traditional staging.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if you’re offended by any of the themes in the premise.

Also genuinely funny from moment to moment with flashes of heart breaking honesty.... Read more Read less

See it if you know Macbeth well, know theatrical conventions and theory well, MUST see the star casting.

Don't see it if you've never seen or read Macbeth/don't care about star casting.

Also this isn't nearly as bad as it's been made out to be. Gold really really doesn't care about intellectual accessibility which is both commendable and a pitfall.... Read more Read less

See it if you like plays that both teach you something but retain the human drama for the characters involved.

Don't see it if you have no concept of what the internet is.

See it if you love this material.

Don't see it if you don't really care for this material.

Also deBessonet punches the humor up to nearly Looney Toon level and doesn't really do much to balance that with the more earthy moments. Headley is sensational.... Read more Read less

See it if you have courage.

Don't see it if you must be spoon fed.

See it if you want to/can afford.

Don't see it if you can't afford it.

Also I've never liked this material and this did nothing to sway me. Sutton was surprisingly strong, especially in the book scenes.... Read more Read less

See it if you’re dying to be in the same room as these two actors.

Don't see it if you don’t find perfectly preserved museum pieces interesting.

Also just painfully unfunny. No redeeming qualities to be found.

See it if you'd like to see a true farce.

Don't see it if you're offended by adult language.

Also star-powered cast and a solid production of a bold and zany script.

See it if you have a favorite Mama Rose, the address 520 8th Avenue means anything to you, or know what poppers are.

Don't see it if you're...homophobic?

Also a little long, but I imagine they will smooth that out in that this was an early preview. It's genuinely very funny.... Read more Read less

See it if you are dying to see the material live.

Don't see it if you MUST have a vocally stellar Fanny Brice.

See it if fan of Parker, good acting in general.

Don't see it if you know you can't handle the subject matter.

See it if you're in the mood for an excellent, contemplative two hander.

Don't see it if you're impatient.

Also gorgeous writing and excellent use of pace by Cromer.

See it if you like particularly dark humor.

Don't see it if you have a sensitive sense of humor.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if you’re averse to theater as anything but entertainment.

See it if you want to see spectacular dance and one spectacular vocal.

Don't see it if you can't stand a book that was clearly written from ideas on a whiteboard.

Also this is disastrous. Had to stifle laughs at the book and it's such a shame because there's such potential here. Kalukango is indeed vocally sensational, but unfortunately, her book scenes are written with barely one dimension and she can't quite elevate them.... Read more Read less

See it if you are open to an in-person experience that doesn't have to mean anything. You're open to just feel.

Don't see it if you demand a linear narrative in everything you see.

Also this is gorgeous. I was shivering and crying just from sheer beauty.

See it if you’re hungry for another history piece with a huge cast/an all-female cast of 20+ on and of itself is inspiring to you.

Don't see it if you can wait for it to hit Broadway.

Also wasn’t sure for most of the first act, but it won me over. Colella, McLean, and Soo are fantastic.... Read more Read less

See it if you have a deep appreciation for Crystal and/or Borscht Belt humor.

Don't see it if you don’t have a concept of Billy Crystal’s legacy.

Also Crystal is sensational but everything else is pretty slight.

See it if you love the score and/or the performers.

Don't see it if you found the original production boring.

Also Baldwin sings the hell out of this.

See it if love traditionally staged classics/Owen.

Don't see it if you need to see the wheel reinvented.

Also set is absolutely gorgeous.

See it if the subject matter interests you.

Don't see it if can't sit through long runtime.

See it if you're shy about the subject matter, but open to it.

Don't see it if you don't care to see the most privileged "come around."

See it if you're at all interested.

Don't see it if you're a prude/allergic to solo shows.

See it if you'd love to see the leads gender bent, bent.

Don't see it if you hate the Globe.

See it if an all-female cast is worthy of your support.

Don't see it if you can't handle a twisting, non-linear narrative.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if can't handle the material.

Also gorgeous performances and Elliot and Cromwell's direction is picture perfect.... Read more Read less

See it if you can.

Don't see it if no reason not to.

Also gorgeous practical effects, beautiful lead performances. Simultaneously dark and uplifting.... Read more Read less