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See it if you enjoy Sondheim productions, or any of the principal cast members

Don't see it if you don’t enjoy Sondheim or like big big productions

Also It’s a very well done production, but it’s not a must see. The cast is very good. I don’t know how it will fare on Broadway. It's very special to see this show in a 197 seat theater, but is it going to be a huge Broadway hit? I don’t see it.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy plays about history and great acting

Don't see it if you like a bigger cast, concise plot

Also The acting was fantastic. The storyline was a little weak. I think Anthony McCartan should stick to film and stay away from Broadway. He doesn’t seem to know how to write theater. The second act was better than the first act. The first act was very slow. Second act was very engaging.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy unique plots dealing with historical events

Don't see it if you want big sets and larger productions

Also The show was entertaining. Deidre is a great actress and makes the show exciting. I'm from the Salem area, so I may have enjoyed it more than others, due to the local connection, but it wasn't a bad show. Plot is unique, no major twists.... Read more Read less

See it if you love CRAZY and WEIRD plot lines. This has a sci-fi plot line

Don't see it if you prefer shows that offer something a bit more, um, normal?

Also Just a weird show. Very small, low budget. Playwright is in the show himself. If you like sci-fi themes with robots and aliens, you may enjoy.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy parody/spoof humor (Titanique, Play That Goes Wrong, etc.)

Don't see it if you prefer a more textbook show

Also Very funny duo. Clever show. Not really original, but good parody/spoof humor.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy very engaging one woman shows, you enjoyed Dana H or enjoy Dateline or 20/20 mysteries

Don't see it if you prefer bigger production

Also Very engaging show. I was glued in the entire time. Sort of a one woman thriller. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy smaller, but intense productions, Jim Parsons, the music of Flaherty/Aherns

Don't see it if you want something bigger scale or more current OR don't like the Irish orchestrations (a la Come From Away)

See it if you enjoy simple sets, stories about early NYC and great acting

Don't see it if you prefer a big production, more exciting storyline

Also The show was decent. The acting in intense although I won't say the story line is amazing by any means. I know this show's entire run sold out, which is surprising. I didn't realize Ralph Fiennes was that big of a star.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy the Christmas Carol story and want to add another layer to it OR looking for a show on a budget

Don't see it if you prefer bigger productions

Also This is a fun play. Not going to blow your mind. It's basically Sherlock Holmes being incorporated into the Christmas Carol after the story we know. Parts of it are "prequels" to Christmas Carol as well. Great actors playing many roles each. Worth the visit.... Read more Read less

See it if you love a big Broadway musical with big choreography

Don't see it if you don’t like a lot of dancing or the jazz genre of music

Also I’m not a huge fan of jazz music, so I didn’t love the score, but the choreography and the acting was unreal. Fantastic group of actors. I’ll say it again, even though I already have…The choreography is insane. Definitely a Tony award winning in the very near future. Such talent across-the-board.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy Christmas themed shows, smaller off Broadway shows

Don't see it if you prefer a big production. This is a very small off Broadway show.

Also Not horrible by any means. Talent was so so, although the guy who played the grandpa was the by far the best actor on stage. Interesting story line, but probably didn’t need to be a 90 minute musical. A lot of scenes were unnecessary. Songs were basic.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a story of a woman succeeding in business. There aren't many shows with this theme!

Don't see it if you are expecting full biography of Joy Mangano. The show is a small window of time in her life.

Also This show really focuses on a small window of time in Joy Mangano's life (and yes it is about Joy MANGANO even though the show never mentions her full name). Basically 2 months or less it seems like. Joy has had an amazing career and I wish the show focused on her life and not just her first invention. The book isn't overly innovative and the music is just OK. The casting was a little disappointing.... Read more Read less

See it if you love Audra McDonald

Don't see it if you want a show with more action. This is basically a one woman show and it’s SLOW!

Also The only reason the show is worth 68 is because Audra is a great actress. There’s really no other reason. The show is extremely slow. It’s not very exciting. Maybe the story itself is sort of interesting, but the play itself is just slow and boring. Very overrated from the reviews.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy small off Broadway shows

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

Also Cute off Broadway show. Nothing over the top

See it if you enjoy good acting and dialogue absent a tight plot

Don't see it if you like a very concise and tight story

Also Stephen McKinley Henderson is a fantastic actor and really sells this show. The dialogue is very engaging, however the story itself is weak. A reason they casted Common to sell tickets…... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy “black comedy” or experimental shows that don’t have a reasonable plot

Don't see it if you enjoy more character development

Also I really did not enjoy the show. I love laughing and I didn’t laugh even once during the show. Seriously. Not once.

It’s so uncommon for a play to transfer off Broadway to Broadway and there’s a reason for that. Not many plays are good enough. There isn’t really a Broadway audience for the show. It’s that experimental theater that fits better off Broadway and then is a complete bomb on Broadway (a la Strange Loop).... Read more Read less

See it if you love teen pop or KPOP

Don't see it if you have other “pop” options like SIX or & Juliet or prefer a show with a plot

Also Show is incredibly weird and not in a good way. This show is hybrid between a KPOP concert, Behind The Music and any movie about a band (a la Bohemian Rhapsody). The show isn’t clear enough (no plot) to be interesting. Also, Broadway tries to bring in shows like this that give insight to other ethnicities/cultures and they generally don’t work for Broadway. Audiences aren’t ready for this stuff sadly.... Read more Read less

See it if You love the show in English, you’re Jewish, you want to see a unique experience.

Don't see it if you don’t want to read subtitles, nor do you understand the language

Also Is this the greatest staging of the show ever? Absolutely not. Is it the most unique version of it you’ll ever see? Absolutely. If you have Jewish heritage, and/or you love fiddler on the roof, it’s important to see this. This is a language that is dying off and it’s amazing they did this production. It’s just an important show to see.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy historical plays or interrogation style plays like Is This A Room

Don't see it if You like shows with a lot of character development and plot twists

Also Show doesn’t really grab you. Just a lot of dialogue that doesn’t really go anywhere. It’s educational in the sense that you do learn about Chinese immigration to America during the late 1800s and early 1900s... Read more Read less

See it if You liked What The Constitution Means To Me OR looking for a solo performance relating to Native American history

Don't see it if You prefer big productions or don’t like one woman shows

Also At times this show was very engaging and at other times it felt like a valedictorian‘s graduation speech. Sometimes it really sucks you in and other times it’s just not interesting. Very mixed opinions.... Read more Read less

See it if You love high quality stand up comedy

Don't see it if You prefer more slap stick or dirty comedy

Also Obviously not a play, but live stand up. Mike is as good as anybody. Some serious topics but he keeps it humorous!... Read more Read less

See it if you love the movie or just want to see a musical

Don't see it if you want something with substance

Also So, I’ve never seen the movie. I saw the show in San Diego in 2019, and they really didn’t make it much better than then. It’s sort of entertaining, but it’s not groundbreaking. I’ve never seen the movie so I can’t compare, but the songs really aren’t that good in the story line is just blah. The opening number is solid, but it goes downhill from there. The second act was better, but if you loved the movie may enjoy it more.... Read more Read less

See it if You love Christmas Carol or Jefferson Mays or one man performances

Don't see it if You want a big production of anything

Also Do we really need another version of a Christmas Carol? First of all, this could’ve been done in a much smaller theater. It’s a very intimate performance, so why put it in 1100 seat theater? Would’ve been great at New World stages or somewhere smaller. Mays is a great actor, but what makes this show exciting in general is all the different characters. One person playing them without costumes etc. just reminds you of a storyteller you saw at your local library as a kid...... Read more Read less

See it if You like Neil Diamond and biographical jukebox shows

Don't see it if You can sing Sweet Caroline 3 times for less than $200. Also, if you don’t like Neil Diamond, you won’t like this show

Also A pretty generic and boring jukebox musical. Not a lot of excitement. The acting is so so. Also, the story isn’t even true. Sweet Caroline was not recorded on Bang Records and neither was Crackling Rosie…

Unlike Jersey Boys or Beautiful, you don’t fall in love with Neil as a person if you haven't already, so if you’re not a Neil Diamond fan, you won't become one by the end of it. The show is so damn slow! Part of the problem is that Neil isn't an exciting person because he's always miserable, so that doesn't help making the show exciting.... Read more Read less

See it if You like coming of age stories, or summer romance stories

Don't see it if You like a bigger production with more substance

Also Two actors on a basic set. Story didn’t have much purpose nor was it very exciting. Found myself waiting for it to be over.... Read more Read less

See it if You prefer a more intimate performance with virtually no set changes with a unexplored subject area

Don't see it if You prefer bigger shows with big actors and unique plot twists

Also I wanted to like this more than I did. The subject area is very unique, but I felt like the show was just very repetitive throughout. Not a lot of big twist and turns.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of Noel Coward or like old-school British plays

Don't see it if You are looking for something more modern, or with a little more substance

Also This is a very dated production. I’m 39 years old and this wasn’t for me. Very old school. No humor, boring storyline. Maybe for an older crowd.... Read more Read less

See it if you’re looking for an edgy, well written play with exquisite acting. No stars in this show.

Don't see it if you don’t want to see a show dealing with sexual abuse

Also Show really sucks you in, but the show is clearly controversial. Acting is top notch. Very interesting look at the lives of sex offenders on parole. Very well written.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy experimental theater

Don't see it if You prefer a story that makes sense.

Also I’m still not really sure what this was about or what message they were trying to convey. Very odd show.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy hearing “thoughts on life”

Don't see it if you want some thing with a lot of substance

Also This is a cute show. It’s only one hour and it’s just 2 old men who were Jewish talking about life. It’s not bad and it’s not good. Some intriguing thought provoking points. Wouldn’t see it again.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re looking for an original musical with a great score

Don't see it if You don’t like shows with a confusing theme or high school shows

Also Easily one of the best shows over the last 10 years, although no "Evan" was ever as good as Ben Platt. As far as scores, go, this is as good as it gets in musical theater. The showing itself is a little weird of a concept, but it’s a very entertaining show with a strong message... Read more Read less

See it if You like spoof humor, such as Naked Gun

Don't see it if You want a thought provoking musical. This is show is dumb humor

Also Billed as an "original musical," it's not really. We all feel like we've heard this story before. I enjoy spoof humor, so I was able to get through it, but its not a good Broadway show.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a life long fan of the ORIGINAL movie

Don't see it if You're expecting something like the movie

Also This was my favorite movie growing up. Unlike the London production, the Broadway show has the "Big 3" songs from the movie. Without them I wouldn't have made it through this show. Every kid who finds a ticket gets a musical number and this all happens in Act 1. They aren't good songs and it drags...... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy one man shows, memoir types of shows

Don't see it if You want a bigger story with characters

Also Couldn’t get into it. The stories generally weren’t engaging enough to suck me in. All character voices sounded the same. I’m sure we all know an old man who can ramble about his life for free….... Read more Read less

See it if You love comedy musicals and you love all the music of Max Martin

Don't see it if You prefer a show with all original content, and don’t like Shakespeare.

Also I F***ING LOVE THESE SONGS! This is one of the greatest shows I’ve seen in the last five years. I saw this in London and the Broadway cast delivers ALMOST at the same level (in American accents of course). It has incredible comedic value and all the songs are memorable and ones you know and love. I’ve never smiled through an entire show in my life but I did at this one. This is next Rock of Ages, but better (and I’m a tough critic)!... Read more Read less

See it if You’re a fan of the show OR parody shows

Don't see it if You’re not a fan of the show or hate parody musicals…

Also Like most parody musicals, if you haven’t seen the original, you’re sort of left confused. While the music was pretty generic and the acting was so so, I have never seen the show itself, so I had no understanding of many of the references. Also, this space should never show another production ever again. The sound is horrible.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re looking for a cute little off off Broadway show.

Don't see it if You don’t like simulated sexual scenes or any political humor

Also The concept started off strong, but it just got worse as the show went on and I couldn’t wait for it to be over. The worst feeling. Chuckled twice in 90 minutes. Not funny... Read more Read less

See it if You love any of the actors in it, because the acting is fantastic or you’re a big August Wilson fan.

Don't see it if You like a more concrete story structure or shorter play. This play is almost 3 hours.

Also Couldn’t really get into this one. The audience was dragging as well. The acting is really good, but the story is obviously very odd. Wouldn’t see again.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy plays that are small. One set, 2 characters

Don't see it if You want a show with a lot of action. Wasn’t overly exciting.

Also Corey Hawkins gives a fantastic performance, however I didn’t find the story itself overly exciting. Good dialogue, but the story was just kind of whatever.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a revival that resonates today more than ever!

Don't see it if You don't like stage nudity...

See it if You want to see a legendary show with great staging and music

Don't see it if You don't like "big musicals" or never liked Wizard of Oz

Also One of the all time great shows! Beautiful score! MUST SEE for everyone!... Read more Read less

See it if You loved the movie or you’re just a fan of Disney

Don't see it if You don’t like movie to stage adaptations

Also This is a show that was bound to be disappointing due to the high expectations from the movie. It’s the worst of the Disney musicals out there. With that said, the staging is beautiful with some new songs that you’ll enjoy. Not going to blow your mind forever, though. It’s the musical of Frozen and nothing else.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re looking for an original musical with a great score

Don't see it if You don’t like shows with a confusing theme or high school shows

Also Easily one of the best shows over the last 10 years. As far as scores, go, this is as good as it gets in musical theater. The showing itself is a little weird of a concept, but it’s a very entertaining show with a strong message.... Read more Read less

See it if You love the movie or you love Bryan Adams music/writing style

Don't see it if You’re expecting an amazing, original musical show.

Also Expectations shouldn’t be too high here, but it’s still not a horrible show. If you love Bryan Adams style of writing, you will enjoy the music. If you enjoyed the movie, you enjoy this as well. It’s one of those rare shows that’s written by the same screenplay writer as the book writer, so it’s not too different from the movie... Read more Read less

See it if You want to be inspired, laugh, cry and feel all your emotions

Don't see it if This is the only show I’ve ever given 100 to, so there’s no reason not to see it

Also One of the greatest shows ever written in musical theater history. Every show should benchmark themselves against this for perfection. The show is literally perfect. Amazing staging, great songs, great story. All the feels!... Read more Read less

See it if You’ve never been to a Broadway show before or have heard the music and love the score

Don't see it if You don’t do well with weird plots or operatic music

Also One of the most iconic shows ever on Broadway. One of the most beautiful scores ever written. The story in itself is very strange, but the music captures you. If you’ve never seen it before you really should.... Read more Read less

See it if You know and love The Office, but you have to really know it

Don't see it if You’ve never seen an episode of The Office, or even a few seasons for that matter.

Also Expectations here should be mild. This is a parody of the office. It’s not a brilliant Broadway musical or off Broadway musical. It’s just a parody of the office. If you’ve seen all the episodes, you’ll probably really enjoy it, but if you’re sort of in and out of the show you won’t. A lot of show innuendos and references. I've seen it twice and the original cast was superior to the people now...... Read more Read less

See it if You’ve never been to Broadway before or love Disney

Don't see it if You hated the movie or the music

Also One of Broadway’s most popular shows ever. Great for anyone who’s never been to Broadway before. The staging is amazing with all the animals. The classic score you know and love. Great for families. The best Disney show on Broadway in case you’re trying to decide.... Read more Read less

See it if You haven’t read the book and want to jump right to the stage show

Don't see it if You don’t like plays or shows that are very dramatic

Also I’ve never read the book, so I had no preconceived notions. The show is just sort of whatever. It’s well done and I won’t call it horrible by any means. The acting is very solid and that’s an interesting story, but I don’t need to see it again and it’s not super memorable.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re looking to see a musical theater classic or you’re a fan of Hugh Jackman

Don't see it if You don’t like revivals

Also The truth is the main reason to see the show is for Hugh Jackman. Otherwise, it’s just a staging of the music man. You’ll get your money’s worth though. Hugh is an incredible performer.... Read more Read less