Melissa 6219

See it if You want to see an exceedingly smart small musical with a dark sense of humor. You want a break from the commercialism of Broadway.

Don't see it if You are easily grossed out. You only like big flashy musicals. You don't like quirky shows.

See it if You enjoy philosophizing about death, you like seeing actors play multiple characters well.

Don't see it if You are expecting something very deep and thought-provoking

Also I didn’t think the frame for the play was effective. I would have preferred more interviews to get more perspectives instead of the psychopomp nonsense- it felt self-indulgent and silly.... Read more Read less

See it if You like dystopian stories, you like shows that make you think

Don't see it if You only like fluff pieces

See it if You appreciate having a genre turned on its head; you appreciate butt puns; you are a Kenita Miller fan

Don't see it if You're expecting a fluid show that retains one style/tone throughout; you're easily offended; you don't want to be taken on a journey

See it if You like anything having to do with gangsters & "old New York"

Don't see it if You're looking for fully developed characters. You care when material is ripped off of countless other shows.

See it if You like completely original works. You want to go on an emotional ride. You want to feel uplifted.

Don't see it if You only like fluff musicals with big dance numbers. You're a curmudgeon.

See it if You like the idea of Sesame Street for adults

Don't see it if You are easily offended or only like big flashy musicals with big production numbers

See it if You want to see a genius at work. You care about the intersection of theatre and politics. You care about the Black Lives Matter movement.

Don't see it if You only like theatre as escapism.

See it if You like old school musicals, great dance numbers, beautiful musical arrangements of classic songs

Don't see it if You want to be intellectually stimulated

See it if You are a fan of Jessie Mueller. You like to bake. You like Sara Bareilles music. You like to be moved to tears when you see shows.

Don't see it if You can't suspend disbelief when the story becomes unrealistic at times. You're looking for incredibly intelligent writing.

See it if You love hearing incredible singing

Don't see it if You care a lot about good writing

See it if If you are a huge fan of Amy Schumer or Keegan-Michael Key and want to see them in their element

Don't see it if You are expecting to see a good play. It’s just not a good play. There is no point.

See it if I really can't think of any reason anyone should see this show. It's not even worth it to see Andy Karl. The material just isn't good enough

Don't see it if You have any taste at all.

Also The show is slow and boring. Andy Karl's character is entirely unsympathetic. He spends most of the play trying to figure out a way to seduce women. He's an asshole and not funny at all. The music is generically contemporary and the set is ugly. The cast all does their best but don't waste your money.... Read more Read less

See it if You know someone in the cast and want to be supportive. You want to zone out while listening to pleasant music.

Don't see it if You're expecting it to be as entertaining as the movie. You're looking for something engaging and fun. The show is so boring.

See it if You want to empathize with people who voted for Trump. You like slice-of-life stories. You like shows that make you think.

Don't see it if You're looking for a light evening of theatre.

Also The dialogue sometimes felt a bit unrealistic and also as though the playwright didn't trust us to get what was going on- like she was hitting us over the head with the themes of the show. Things were explicit that were already implicit. Overall I think it's a very important play but it's not perfect.... Read more Read less

See it if You like patting yourself on the back for recognizing lyrics and feeling like you're a theatre person

Don't see it if You care about smart & original writing

See it if You are a Sutton Foster fan. And let's face it, you should be. If you like seeing shows in intimate spaces.

Don't see it if You're looking for the greatest revival of Sweet Charity ever. You only like large scale productions with flashy sets and big ensembles.

Also Sutton Foster and Shuler Hensley seemed to be in a different league than the rest of the cast. The dancing was all excellent but the singing/acting of the ensemble was just fine. I enjoyed the show and I think that Sutton Foster is excellent in this role but if it were to transfer, they should replace a lot of the cast.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a capella music. You like musicals that explore the lives of individuals and how they intersect.

Don't see it if You care about the plot being perfect.

See it if You want to see an important piece of theater in the theater canon

Don't see it if You only like bubblegum musicals

See it if You know you are a fan of the music and you like big spectacle shows.

Don't see it if You are expecting good writing

See it if You love Cirque du Soleil stunts more than anything

Don't see it if You care at all about good writing

See it if You're a big fan of Ben Whishaw.

Don't see it if You want to see a good production of The Crucible.