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See it if you have used Twitter regularly.

Don't see it if you struggle with accents and youthful internet lingo.

See it if you are up for an acting masterclass in a heavy script.

Don't see it if you are sensitive to descriptions of violence.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if you know you can't sit through a non-musical.

Also saw it in London and it was sensational there. And it was even better the second time.... Read more Read less

See it if the subject matter fascinates you or you have a deep appreciation for stage aesthetics/are an aspiring director.

Don't see it if you have a short attention span.

See it if you love Arbery’s work and are open to experimentation with the bounds of realism.

Don't see it if you have to be able to draw neat lines through linear narratives.

See it if you feel comfortable with challenging works.

Don't see it if you feel that the content will be too difficult to engage with. Very valid concern for this play.

See it if you like engrossing plots.

Don't see it if you only see musicals.

Also Henderson is sensational.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if you aren’t interested and know someone who would love to.

Also it’s about as good as it possibly can be.

See it if the premise intrigues you.

Don't see it if you struggle with long scenes.

Also the script was middling. Jue, was the highlight, as he always is.

See it if you can

Don't see it if you’ve decided what you’re walking in to.

Also there was a spark of greatness in the 2017 production, but this very much went in the wrong direction.... Read more Read less

See it if you have a gotta-catch-em-all mentality towards site-specific theater.

Don't see it if you want to see a de facto Great Gatsby.

See it if you like poignant, small stories.

Don't see it if you hate narration.

See it if you've wanted to see a new "classic" Broadway musical.

Don't see it if you're pretty sure you're not here for what the bookwriters are trying to do.

Also it mostly works!

See it if you like daring writing, inventive staging, good acting, and out-of-the-box storytelling.

Don't see it if you only like straightforward theater.

See it if the premise intrigues you.

Don't see it if the premise sounds dull to you.

Also beautifully staged, though dialects were distractingly bad.

See it if you love stories that feel real or transportive music.

Don't see it if you need plot-heavy.

Also works great in this space.

See it if Glee and/or alcohol are hallmarks of your personality.

Don't see it if you don’t jive with a massively over the top musical revue.

See it if you love melodic scores and campy everything.

Don't see it if you are looking for the definitive, in-depth, humanization of Tammy Faye Baker.

Also GREAR score.

See it if you love Icke’s aesthetic and point of view.

Don't see it if you’re easily triggered.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if no reason not to.

Also absolute mastery of craft to maximum effect.

See it if you want to see a VERY out of the box adaptaion.

Don't see it if you have no imagination.

See it if you love this score and/or the attached cast.

Don't see it if you expect to be swept away by an unearthed perfect piece.

Also well it's certainly a melodrama.

See it if you've never seen it staged.

Don't see it if you've seen it many, many times.

Also O'Hara gives just enough directorial flourish. Pinkins and Gilbert are sensational among a couple other weak links in the cast.... Read more Read less

See it if you can. 80 minutes, no reason not to.

Don't see it if no reason not to.

Also this is my favorite new work of the season so far. It's a humble, unassuming, yet stunning exploration of generational divide. Packs a wallop of an emotional punch and the Bengsons' music is gorgeous as ever.... Read more Read less

See it if you love the cast or are looking to complete the Wilson canon.

Don't see it if you struggle with plays. Advertised as 2:40, was 2:50 on the dot.

See it if you're able to.

Don't see it if I don't see why not.

Also sensational performances all around, but Kara Young in particular seems to just get better and better with each appearance.... Read more Read less

See it if you can find a group who loves both Stranger Things and musical theatre and are well lubricated.

Don't see it if you don't like parody musicals

See it if you can! No reason not to!

Don't see it if just do!

Also Hawkins and Abdul-Mateen are absolutely sensational. Both giving Tony-worthy performances.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested. You know by now.

Don't see it if you're not open to the themes presented.

Also not quite as potent as the Playwright's Horizons run but still a seminal piece.... Read more Read less

See it if you are obligated to.

Don't see it if you aren’t obligated to.

Also I cannot recommend this to anyone. Nary a coherent theme to be found. Reads like it was generated by AI and is delivered with about as much enthusiasm as one would deliver a stapler. I cannot recall a more miserable theater-going experience.... Read more Read less

See it if the premise interests you.

Don't see it if you're not open to try something new.

Also I feel like this could be something truly spectacular with a few revisions.... Read more Read less

See it if you are an older millennial who loved lo-fi games.

Don't see it if you aren’t adventurous.

Also feels like a fringe show that was given an unlimited budget - and that’s a great thing.... Read more Read less

See it if you like ensemble plays.

Don't see it if maybe if you are in the middle of life-threatening medical treatment.

See it if you can.

Don't see it if I don't see why not.

Also one of the most perfectly conceived shows of this format I've ever seen. Berlant is giving a performance that, truly, only she can give.... Read more Read less

See it if you love puppets.

Don't see it if you REALLY want something as profound as the source material.

Also very much a commercialization of the novel - which is one of my all-time favorites - and loses some of its spiritual power in favor of entertainment value.... Read more Read less

See it if you love the material/seeking a very camp outing.

Don't see it if you don't care for the material or high camp.

See it if you want to support anyone involved.

Don't see it if you have better things to do.

Also no characters elicit a response. Feels like a very stagnant painting.

See it if you like classic theater, spectacle, and theory.

Don't see it if you are extremely sensitive to the themes.

Also gloriously staged and dizzyingly acted.

See it if you enjoy solo performance.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy storytelling.

See it if absolutely no reason not to.

Don't see it if no reason not to.

Also this was a perfectly delightful 90 minute cutting, precisely directed and joyously acted. No notes.... Read more Read less

See it if I mean, it's free.

Don't see it if you can't sit still for this long in the Delacorte.

Also Gurira is absolutely magnificent. Strong ensemble cast as well. Production overall just lacks vision which is shocking, considering O'Hara's track record.... Read more Read less

See it if you love the source material.

Don't see it if you don't want to see something heavy.

See it if you know you like Silverman/Silverman's humor.

Don't see it if you deeply dislike Silverman's humor.

Also was fighting it for most of it, but a switch went off in the second act and I loved it to the end.... Read more Read less

See it if no reason not to.

Don't see it if no reason not to.

Also I'm shocked with the average score here. I was so moved by this, I'd almost consider it a litmus test. Not liking it is a red flag. It cracked me wide open.... Read more Read less

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