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See it if You like immersive-feeling productions, you want to see really terrific, interesting human performances

Don't see it if You want a comedy, musical, or something very fast-paced

Also I really love this theater company. I saw a friend in a play here some years ago and the work they do is so unique and fascinating. I really love seeing many of the same actors transforming again and again. And it really is amazing what they’re able to do with such a small space.... Read more Read less

See it if you like Shakespeare and want to see a refreshing, energetic, smart production

Don't see it if you don’t like outdoor theater. It was quite buggy when I saw it, but ohhhh don’t let that stop you!

See it if You’re a fan of James Joyce, Ulysses, and Irish literature

Don't see it if You’re not familiar with the source material or if explicit sexual conversation makes you uncomfortable

Also Excellent performance

See it if you love old fashioned American dramas performed in an old fashioned way

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

See it if you’re looking to have your faith in America restored

Don't see it if you don’t care about women’s issues

Also Heidi Schreck is a genius. I hope she wins both Tony’s tomorrow.

See it if you want to see a wonderful cast of young actors trying their hardest to sell a half-baked script

Don't see it if you want to see a well-made play or a decent adaptation of Shakespeare

See it if you want to see a big budget spectacular

Don't see it if you want to see a tightly paced, fresh-feeling production

Also I saw it when it first opened, right after I moved to New York, and it was mesmerizing. All these years later though, the show feels a little worn out.... Read more Read less

See it if you could use a heart-warming, life-affirming diversion of a musical

Don't see it if you want profundity

Also The score is absolutely awful. Some of the worst lyrics I have ever heard. But the choreography is incredible. Everyone in that cast deserves a raise.... Read more Read less

See it if you can handle graphic descriptions of gross, gory moments, and if you want a thrilling theatre experience in time for Halloween

Don't see it if you don't like horror, especially psychological horror

See it if you love the music of the 50s and 60s and feel very nostalgic about that time

Don't see it if you want much of a plot

Also The show just felt much too long. No need for that second act other than to cram all of those songs in there. Would have much preferred 75 to 90 minutes of the women in the 1950s.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see terrific performances by the two leads

Don't see it if you're expecting a profound new take on Ibsen or on marriage as a whole

See it if you've never seen it before. It's worth seeing, just so you can see the longest running Broadway musical of all time.

Don't see it if you don't like Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Also The production is so dated it's gathering dust, but by the end, it is still very moving.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see two legends of the theatre go head to head, if you like straight forward biopic musicals.

Don't see it if You want a well-structured, completely engrossing musical

Also The cast was wonderful, including the supporting cast

See it if you want to see a uniquely captivating production, you want to see wonderful performances

Don't see it if you don't like revivals

See it if you like plays that deal with politics and very intense, very heavy issues.

Don't see it if you're looking for a light and fluffy show

See it if you can appreciate a commedia-type show with great music. Also if you like to be transported to another time and place.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals, especially older musicals.

See it if you love musical theatre and camp comedy

Don't see it if you don't enjoy solo performances or musicals

See it if You enjoy non-real, non-linear theater

Don't see it if you're looking for something straight-forward

See it if you like stories about hapless artists and want to see a cast of hardworking performers giving it their all

Don't see it if you don’t like independent theater or small-scale farce

Also The theater was quite warm the night I saw the play

See it if You love O’Hara and want to hear Cole Porter sung beautifully l

Don't see it if You’re either A) a purist who doesn’t like it when directors muck around with classics OR B) want to see an interesting new take on the show

See it if You have time between now and Sunday!!! A strange, unique play with stellar performances.

Don't see it if You can’t handle grotesque potty humor. It was a little too intense for me at times.

See it if you want a lighthearted musical comedy that touches on some important issues of gender

Don't see it if you’re a die-hard fan of the movie—a lot of the story will be unrecognizable, and not all of the changes are good

See it if you want a funny and fast-paced play that deals with some serious issues that are relevant to today

Don't see it if you don’t like plays that are only about LGBT issues

Also The set and costumes were very impressive for such a small theater

See it if You want to be challenged by an intelligent, no-holds-barred piece of writing

Don't see it if You would be incensed by criticisms of American Judaism and the millennial religious experience

See it if you like immersive theatre, if you LOVE Sweeney Todd

Don't see it if you're looking for a new or inspired take on the material

Also Though the immersive production allows for some startling moments--especially during "Epiphany"--it ultimately feels like an extended gimmick and even became distracting at times.... Read more Read less

See it if you can get by on passable acting by attractive actors

Don't see it if you'll be triggered by tasteless treatment of rape and drug addiction

See it if you are in need of a charming diversion

Don't see it if you're looking for depth or even basic logic

Also I saw Donna Murphy, who was terrific

See it if you want to hear a terrific score and book. They just don't write them like that anymore.

Don't see it if you're expecting the movie, or if you really want a musical that's edgy and gritty- this is the fake version of edge and grit.

Also Check out the cast before you buy tickets. If it's starring actors you've never heard of, then they're probably fantastic. If it's starring D-List celebrities, the show will be excruciating. For the most part, the show's leads are a revolving door of has-beens.... Read more Read less

See it if you like Shakespeare and fairly good performances.

Don't see it if you don't like heavily abridged Shakespeare or multimedia

Also I have to respond to another user's incredibly sexist comment about a "woman shrieking Marc Antony." Aside from the blatant misogyny of this comment, the actor playing Marc Antony is terrific. In fact, all of the women in the cast are.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a powerhouse of a performance--Brian Charles Rooney is sensational. Truly a one of a kind.

Don't see it if A terrific performer can't sustain your interest in a muddy and cliche book that riffs on A Streetcar Named Desire.

Also The story of the fictional main character's life is fascinating and very poetic--I'd even say it's beautiful. But the framing device is very poorly drawn, and the score is lackluster at best. If not for Mr. Rooney's performance, it would be unwatchable.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy crass humor, puppets, and musicals

Don't see it if you're easily offended or don't like musicals

Also I can see why the show was such a hit ten years ago, but a lot of the jokes seem to have become dated and land with a thud.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to know what all the hype is about, if you're a musical lover, if you're a history buff.

Don't see it if you're expecting it to absolutely live up to the hype, if you don't like musicals, if you don't like epics like Ragtime or Les Miz.

Also The actual musical is a lot more interesting than the production. The design and direction are completely unoriginal and uninspired.... Read more Read less

See it if the immersive experience is more important to you than unity of action, time, or place.

Don't see it if you don't like being surrounded by rich, pretentious tourists

See it if you love old-fashioned dramas with resonant themes and terrific performances

Don't see it if you don't like intense acting

See it if you love Arthur Miller's work and socio-political philosophy

Don't see it if a revival packed with movie stars isn't enough to hold your interest