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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.

See it if You already love the show.

Don't see it if You are unfamiliar or not the biggest fan of the show.

Also I think hype might have clouded my opinion. Other than the Yiddish angle, it’s a very traditional/safe production. I guess I was expecting something more daring.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small character driven plays.

Don't see it if you want big, brash shows.

Also This was so wonderful. The writing, the acting, the simplicity. Funny, heart-breaking. Recommended for anyone who likes to see stories about flawed people.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new musicals. You like sweet stories.

Don't see it if You like well tested material. You want something edgy.

Also The score and book are OK. The cast does their best to sell it.

See it if you're looking for a good time at the theatre. plenty of laughs

Don't see it if you're looking for something dramatic or heavy.

See it if you like your entertainment right down the middle. Nothing to intense or edgy.

Don't see it if you want a traditional Broadway score. and character development past the leads.

See it if Like song cycles, killer voices, and this music catalog.

Don't see it if Want plot and flash.

See it if you're OK with a play that is more social commentary about looks and beauty, than is a play with an interesting plot.

Don't see it if see above.

See it if you would like to see Carey Mulligan in a one-woman monologue.

Don't see it if you would like to see a fully formed, fully realized play.

Also I think this would have worked better for me as a multi character play. Just getting one character's point of view felt bland.... Read more Read less

See it if you're a fan of the playwrights work. or ensemble plays.

Don't see it if you're looking for anything beyond the surface. the play feels like it's going to ignite, but never does

See it if you know the play and like the play.

Don't see it if you're looking for a well structured play.

Also Mantello and the cast try to give the play deeper means and gravitas, but frankly it's not a well written play, and they can't save it.... Read more Read less

See it if Really feel the need to see a Shaw play.

Don't see it if You expect a coherent production. Miscast and mis-directed.

Also A bore.

See it if you like modern plays about characters in the ruts and predicaments of everyday life.

Don't see it if you like your plays flashy.

See it if You like the movie, Tina Fey's writing, or looking for something lite.

Don't see it if You want to leave the theatre humming the songs.

Also The score is the weakest link. Everything else is pretty good, but it is a musical after all, and without a great score, its difficult to get too excited about the show.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of the play, or Nathan Lane, or Andrew Garfield.

Don't see it if you don't want to think politically. Only want to be entertained.

See it if Like Edward Albee and fine acting.

Don't see it if You want a A-Z plot line.

Also I can’t say I loved the play, BUT the performances are outstanding!

See it if You like plays about the Theatre community.

Don't see it if You like drama.

Also Pretty clever retelling of “Harvey “.

See it if A great old fashioned musical

Don't see it if Looking for something edgy or contemporary.

See it if Dark subject matter with a twist of comedy.

Don't see it if Looking for something light and fluffy.

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 small, new plays. Or you like plays about relevant issues.

Don't see it if You like plays with large cast or plays that either a comedy or a drama, not both.

Also It's not a long play, but it still felt slow. There seemed to be alack of energy and urgency in the performances and direction. Christian Conn gives a very good performance, but I did not feel the other actors were at his level. As for the play, some fun lines and an interesting topic, but didn't do it for me.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in a play about a couple dealing with racially charged incidents with their teenage son.

Don't see it if You want a play were dialogue and plot reveals are realistic. Everything feels false and pushing towards an "Ohhhh" ending.

See it if You like absurd comedies about people’s behavior.

Don't see it if You want drama, or subtle comedy.

Also Absurd plot and absurd characters, but very funny. The cast and script blend nicely. Not for everyone, but if you like strange comedy, this is for you.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd like to see a fresh take on an important play from the early 80's.

Don't see it if you'd like to avoid 2hour 45 minute run time.

Also Enjoyed so much of this. Would have scored it a bit higher, but there are 2 performances that I didn't think matched the rest of the cast.... Read more Read less

See it if You like snappy, brutal, realistic dialogue.

Don't see it if Characters being real and human bothers you.

Also I loved how realistic the characters were. Yes they do and say mean things, but I loved that the play didn’t sugarcoat them. I think the reviews that complaining about how the character of Troy is treated are missing something the character reveals early on about his disorder.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a new work.

Don't see it if You want to see a new work that tries anything new. This story has been to death (mid-age crisis, redemption, trying to re-live your youth)

Also I would have been ok with with cookie-cutter plot if the jokes had been fresh or the music memorable. I’m afraid neither is.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re interested in new plays and deal with LGBTQ issues.

Don't see it if You’re looking for a finished play.

Also This felt like a workshop production. Tons of ideas and story lines that either need to fleshed out more, or abandoned.... Read more Read less

See it if you would like an interesting piece about being a teenager, competition. at times very funny.

Don't see it if you would like a play that focuses and is realistic.

Also I liked so much of this play, but at times it felt unfocused. Whether that's because it needs trimming or perhaps less characters, I'm not sure after one viewing.... Read more Read less

See it if you're looking to sit back smile.

Don't see it if you're looking to be engaged and enthralled.

See it if you know and like the musical. You go to musicals for the singing (not the acting).

Don't see it if are looking for slick production. as many things "work" in this staging as don't.

Also the voices are glorious, the acting is strained.

See it if You don’t mind taking a chance on a small new play. Are prepared to laugh and cry.

Don't see it if You aren’t prepared to go through a range of emotions.

Also This is one of the best smaller Off Broadway plays I’ve seen in a long time. Beautifully written; plot and dialogue. The cast is fantastic; hilarious and moving.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays where everyone has a point of view and the brains to them back up.

Don't see it if You don’t like plays of timely relevance and only want escapism.

Also So glad I caught this before it closed. I was so happy to see a play where characters had opposing views and no one was the bad guy or dumb.... Read more Read less

See it if you are curious how the play holds up decades later.

Don't see it if you are looking for a polished production

Also I'm very surprised this transferred in almost entirely intact. There is no chemistry between the two leads, the direction is sloppy, and the scenic design is uninspired.... Read more Read less

See it if you like theatre that will make you work as an audience member.

Don't see it if You like big, flashy shows.

Also Every detail of plot and character isn't laid out for you, and I liked that.... Read more Read less

See it if You like comedies of manners. The acting for the most part is great.

Don't see it if You want a breezy, quick witted play. This can be very slow at times.

See it if You can’t resist a Jimmy Buffet musical.

Don't see it if You are looking for Theatre.

Also The entire show is lazy. There was no attempt to create anything more than a show that would appeal to Buffet die hards. This isn’t Theatre.... Read more Read less

See it if Likedark send ups of Hollywood.

Don't see it if Like family friendly shows.

See it if Like inventive staging and some nice performances.

Don't see it if Looking for a strong plot. A few good songs, but only a few

See it if You are looking for a well sung musical with excellent music

Don't see it if You are looking for a strong book.

Also I found the book to be manipulative.