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See it if You like theater that reflects events and issues the country is currently dealing with.

Don't see it if You like theater that is escapism and draw less from current affairs.

Also I found both writing and acting to be mediocre. There are a few scenes that work, but I think the timeline gets in the plays way. Because of the time jumps characters are constantly asked to mouth lots of exposition about where they are in their lives that doesn't feel realistic.... Read more Read less

See it if A new comedy (mostly) about African American masculinity is appealing.

Don't see it if Above doesn't sound appealing.

Also Wonderful cast, and since mixture of comedic and dramatic moments. A bit long and perhaps at times sitcom-ish. But overall a good time.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Plays with musical elements. plays based in historical fact.

Don't see it if Stories of genocide are too much for you.

Also The music is a very important "character" in the play. I did find that sometimes the music took me out of the very intense scenes I was witnessing. Overall a good play about making peace with your past.... Read more Read less

See it if You love Morissette or you love shows that take existing music and mold a story around them.

Don't see it if You want a sung through musical of Morissette's work.

Also I enjoyed many of the musical performances but the book is all over the place. Perhaps focusing in on either mother or daughter more, instead of making them co-leads might help.... Read more Read less

See it if You like musicals that take risks and aren't just razzle-dazzle.

Don't see it if Your looking for speculate.

Also Really enjoyed how the music was integrated into the story. Really well sung and acted.... Read more Read less

See it if You love seeing a brand new musical. Or are already a fan of the cast.

Don't see it if You're looking for something new or refreshing.

Also The performances are good, and there's 2 great songs. But the "artist with an addiction who can't let the people around him love him" really feels cliché. I didn't realize that was the main plot going in, so perhaps that's why it bothered me.... Read more Read less

See it if You like dramas. you like small intimate theatre about events currently effecting us.

Don't see it if You want something that will not provoke emotions.

Also Nice use of space. Writing is pretty solid. One cast member is not up to the level of their co-stars, and those scenes dragged for me.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the playwright’s previous work. You want to see an ensemble find beautiful moments.

Don't see it if You want a brief play.

Also Amazing performances. So much humor, so many tears. Wonderful writing; the line about “the bridge” will stay with me forever.... Read more Read less

See it if You are looking for an imaginative adaptation of Dicken's classic.

Don't see it if You aren't looking for something you probably know by heart

Also Wonderfully directed, wonderfully put together. Had my doubts I would enjoy this, but a really wonderful adaptation and staging.... Read more Read less

See it if A new play with a “he said/she said” narrative sounds appealing.

Don't see it if You want a tightly structured play.

Also The entire first only exists to set up the plot of the second act. It may have been more interesting if the 1st act hadn’t existed. The end revelation by the main character feels unearned.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play that will entertain and push you to think past your comfort level.

Don't see it if You want to turn your brain off and enjoy.

Also I was amused, I was annoyed, I was fascinated, I was puzzled. And I appreciated being all of that in 2 hours time. Well done.... Read more Read less

See it if You like quick paced character studies of some not so moral people.

Don't see it if You want a comedy.

Also Great cast. Great plot. Kept me interested the entire time.

See it if You like the idea of a he said/she said story about a marriage breaking up.

Don't see it if You want a play that is more then 2 solos shows edited together.

Also Both actors really sell this piece. Both are funny and creepy.

See it if You want to see 2 actors dive into an interesting play.

Don't see it if You want a play with a traditional narrative.

Also Nice direction and lightning. Great work by both actors. The play leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Personally I would have preferred a more concrete ending.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see great actors play flawed and funny people navigating their mid life crisis.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see depictions of sex, lots of profanity, or people being flawed.

Also Terrific. Play could use a bit of trimming, and the ton gets a bit self serious in the end. But a real entertaining and thoughtful character study... Read more Read less

See it if You want to run the gambit of emotions in a little over three hours. Funny, sad, uplifting, empowering.

Don't see it if You want big spectacle.

Also Those who have called this play "another AIDS play" clearly made up their minds before watching. Yes AIDS is in this story, but it is so much more. Its about relationships and class and how those can be lead to our own downfall and rise. Beautifully staged, beautifully acted.... Read more Read less

See it if You have kids who would be interested in this show, bring them.

Don't see it if You don't have kids. Not meant for an adult audience.

Also I realized I was seeing a show pitched at kids and young adults, but I was still disappointed in production. Most of the songs sound exactly the same. The script skips all over the place.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small shows that touch an adolescence and the adolescence dealing with tragedy.

Don't see it if You're looking for something lite.

Also Wonderful cast and direction. I would have preferred a script that was a little less narration heavy, but understood why that was the chosen style.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a gem of a show about what we can and cannot put up with for love.

Don't see it if You don’t like small, intimate black box theater. Looking for a big drama.

Also I recognized all of the characters from my Theatre days. A funny tribute to the actors of New York. Great writing, very funny cast.... Read more Read less

See it if You like big Broadway dramas that are still funny and entertaining.

Don't see it if You want small shows that are not based an previously produced material.

Also A wonderful night in the Theatre. Great adaptation. I loved how they handled the children’s role. A particularly funny and heartbreaking performance by Gideon Glick.... Read more Read less

See it if You are looking for a play about real life events. Like baseball. Interested in female athletes.

Don't see it if You want a play that dives deep into its subject matter.

Also There are enjoyable moments and performances, but I still left disappointed. I would have liked less talking at us and more showing us. It may have been more interesting to focus in on a specific time frame, then cover so much.... Read more Read less

See it if you are in the mood for a gripping, well acted portrayal of a marriage in crisis.

Don't see it if you want to be spoon-fed a plot.

Also A powerful look at a couple dealing with the aftermath of their son's crime. Well done everyone involved. This play exceeded my exaptations.... Read more Read less

See it if you're intrigued by government and the constitution.

Don't see it if you're hoping for a more lively discussion of the constitution. or a play with a straight narrative.

Also I'm not sure I'm on bored with this being called a play. It felt more live a TED Talk. While the conversation is balanced, I think the more interesting approach would have been to take a pro or anti stance and run with it. there are some funny jokes, but I wanted something more theatrical.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new musicals. You like concert driven musicals. You like serious/darker musicals.

Don't see it if You want book driven musicals.

Also I think positive word of mouth may have effected my thoughts. My expectations were high. I enjoyed the score, but felt the story didn't drive the action. Enjoyed most of the performances. Could have used a little less turntable though :)... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play almost operatic in its dipiction of money, fame, race, and family.

Don't see it if A long play that dips it’s too into a lot of themes isn’t your idea of fun.

Also The first 2 acts are both intriguing, fun, and engaging. The 3rd doesn’t work and would have appreciated a more defined ending. Great production values. The set is getting a lot of deserved attention, but the Lighting is no less beautiful.... Read more Read less

See it if You like stories that take their time to unravel.

Don't see it if You want a comedy. There are lighter moments, but definitely on the serious side.

Also I found the performances to be engaging. And further into the mystery we got the more I found myself wrapped up in this families story.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the cast list. You like Letts. You like subversive storytelling.

Don't see it if Naturalistic plays that turn into surrealism bother you.

Also At first I was like “this seems way too light to be a Lett’s play.” But at the end I thought to took to hard of a left turn. Enjoyed, but definitely not for everyone.... Read more Read less

See it if A play about 3 people trapped in a situation where they must use one another is intriguing to you.

Don't see it if A play with themes of rape and sexist ideas is unacceptable to you.

Also The content didn’t bother me. I just felt the lead character was so over the top it was hard to believe he was a real human being. And the situation they find themselves in is a hard one to really believe.... Read more Read less

See it if You like shows that aren’t typical theater. You like music and monologues.

Don't see it if You want a plot, you want songs that advance a plot.

Also I enjoyed myself, but wished there was more substance. Hard to get behind the character or the material with the slight info we are offered.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a light evening, mostly laughs.

Don't see it if You want to be challenged, the drama never gets too deep.

Also Overall OK. I laughed, but I kept hoping the play would dive a bit deeper, and every time it started to, it stopped.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the idea of blending contemporary music and history.

Don't see it if You don't like the idea of sung through musicals and non-traditional casting.

See it if You like to see all new musicals. You are a fan of the talented cast.

Don't see it if You want a new musical that is well paced and is more than fluff.

Also I’m all for a fluffy, “sit back and enjoy”, show. But for me none of comedy really lands. There’s a lot of pushing and mugging to try to make cliche jokes and characters work. There’s a song or two that are catchy, but by the time we get to the 2nd act all the ballads sound like ballads we’re heard earlier and same for the up tempo songs.
The design elements and costumes are good.... Read more Read less

See it if You love big splashy Broadway Musicals.

Don't see it if You want something character driven.

Also It enjoyed myself for most of the first act, but spectacle over substance started to bother me in the second act. The mash-up of songs grew tiresome as well.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to see new plays that are about characters existing in today's world.

Don't see it if You like to see plays that are plot driven or plot heavy.

Also Could still use some trimming. I didn't buy the relationship between the leading lady and either brother. Nothing in her backstory makes me feel she would like either guy. The supporting friend roommate characters are the more interesting people in this piece.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of the playwrights previous work.

Don't see it if You want to a full realized production.

Also This feels a bit too slight in both text and staging. Wanted more, felt like I was being lectured to, instead of getting wrapped up in the play.... Read more Read less

See it if You like an old fashioned play.

Don't see it if You like a play with more than a simple plot.

Also There’s some admirable performances from the supporting cast, but the play doesn’t hold up. Very little conflict.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a revival of a 80’s classic.

Don't see it if You want more than entertainment. This is a “sit back and enjoy” musical.

Also Nice performances and singing.

See it if You like small ensemble dramas with a touch of dark comedy.

Don't see it if You don’t like plays that experiment with structure and form.

Also Well acted, with a standout performance by Hogan. Personally I was enjoying the play more when it was on the traditional narrative track.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a new play that is really well acted.

Don't see it if You want to see a new play where the script is the star.

Also For me the actors really sold the evening. The characters and the situation are a bit thin, but all 4 are outstanding and makes it an entertaining ride.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a family drama about flawed people trying to help one another and not always doing the right thing.

Don't see it if You want comedy, or are uninterested in seeing a play about addiction.

Also 2 standout performances from Bengtsson and Kendall. Well constructed play, that actually should be a bit longer then 100 minutes (I rarely feel that way). It feels like it rushing to a big moment.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of the playwrights other work.

Don't see it if You are not a fan of the playwrights other work.

Also It does feel like a less potent version of “The Father”. But it’s directed and acted (especially Atkins) so well I got past the similarities in the play.... Read more Read less

See it if You are into non-traditional theatre. You are looking for something very experimental.

Don't see it if You are not willing to be blindfolded.

Also Felt more like sense experiment then Theatre. I couldn’t make the correlation between what we were being given to eat/drink and the poetry being read.... Read more Read less

See it if You like either of the two stars. You’re in the mood for monologues about life/death.

Don't see it if You want a plot and a coherent narrative.

Also Both actors are great. I just wished the evening had gelled together more. It feels like “here’s 2 actors doing a monologue” not like we are watching people.... Read more Read less

See it if You like spoofs about musicals and musical theatre people.

Don't see it if You like shows with strong plots, or something serious.

Also There's some fun moments and some great voices, but I felt that jokes didn't quite land.... Read more Read less

See it if you like non-traditional structures. Or shows about putting on a show.

Don't see it if you want shows tat are realistic and do not break the fourth wall.

Also The ensemble steals the show. They are all wonderful playing many characters; sometimes broadly, sometimes realistically. I enjoyed most of the show, but struggled with the main character. Obviously he is a stand in for the writer, but he is presented as such a negative, "woe is me" personality, I found it hard to root for him.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a comedy that focuses on women's wants, needs, and desires in the bedroom and relationships.

Don't see it if you want a drama with character development.

Also The play is very funny, and the cast is sensational. I would have liked seen more character development. Or at least more insight as to why these ladies are friends. Overall, a fun night at the theater.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Arthur Miller. You like the actors involved.

Don't see it if You want a reimagined or modern take on an older play.

Also It's a lovely no-frills, straight forward production with great performances.... Read more Read less

See it if You like musical comedy. you're looking for something light and funny.

Don't see it if You're looking for a carbon copy of the film.

Also I love that that they took the premise and a few lines from the film, but made this their own. The book is strong and filled with great jokes. The score is OK, I would have showed it higher if the songs were a bit more memorable.... Read more Read less

See it if You like character studies. Subtle comedy.

Don't see it if You’re looking for hug laughs, or a plot driven play.

Also I appreciated that the play is something different in style and structure, but the laughs just are big or frequent enough to not feel disappointed.... Read more Read less

See it if You think you’d like a funny play about community theatre actresses overreaching

Don't see it if You like drama, serious plays.

Also So funny. The prefect length. I smiled and laughed throughout.