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See it if You like new plays that straddle the line between comedy and drama.

Don't see it if You don't like dark comedies.

Also Interesting premise (plot) but the mixing of genres wasn't always successful for me. Abrupt ending was disappointing. A few nice performances.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a comedic 2-hander about what divorce will do to a person.

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

Also Fun, clever, dark.

See it if You would like to see a play that involves three female friends taking a road trip.

Don't see it if You would like to see a play has found its footing.

Also All 3 leads are all vaguely damaged. The vagueness might be because trying to telling all 3 characters story in 95 minutes and the stories need more time. There’s something there, but this feels like an outline.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to be entertained, moved, and compelled.

Don't see it if You want to be spoon fed your Theatre. You’re not willing to do the work to see all the underlying themes.

Also I thought it was one of the best things I’ve seen in years. Acting- stellar. Direction- stellar. Writing-stellar.
I would be interested to see it without the narration device, I think it would still work.... Read more Read less

See it if You are familiar with the play. You enjoy Tomei and Elliott.

Don't see it if You’re looking for a revival that reinvents the text.

Also Tomei and Elliot have great chemistry together. The play’s tonality is all over the place, and it feels like the cast was directed to lean into the comedy.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in an ensemble drama about young adults.

Don't see it if You want plot or more than a character study.

Also For me there’s only about 20-25 minutes of a play here. The later scene between the two numbers has some of the best dialogue and real moments. Everything that proceeds and follows fills like filler and rarely genuine.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re in the mood for a small charming play about dating in New York and dating actors.

Don't see it if You want something deep. It’s relatively lite.

Also As someone who has dated in the Theatre community, I saw many recognizable moments.... Read more Read less

See it if you like small character studies.

Don't see it if you want tons of plot and driving action.

Also A delicate study in how one man and his death effects two very different people.... Read more Read less

See it if You've liked Wohl's other work. You enjoy comedies with a message.

Don't see it if you want your comedy not to have a message.

Also Funny and thoughtful. Wished the message part in the end could have been a bit more subtle. A few scenes feel a tad too long or very slowly paced. Overall good performances by the ensemble.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays about characters dealing with tough issues in modern society. You go to the theatre for wonderful performances.

Don't see it if a play about the effects sexual assault has on the family of the assailant is too much for you.

Also Wonderful performance by Erbe! And the two gentleman are great as well. Smartly written.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new plays. you like character studies.

Don't see it if You are looking for details about the 2008 primaries.

Also Enjoyable and entertaining from start to finish. It isn't so much a play about Hillary and Bill Clinton as it is a play wanting something your partner has and had, and knowing it may not be. Metcalf is wonderful and Lithgow is not getting the credit he deserves. He is absolutely sensational.... Read more Read less

See it if You would like to see a new absurdist comedy about the roles gender play in the work place.

Don't see it if you don't like absurdist pieces.

Also I thought the first 15-20 minutes were very funny, but then the play just sits there and makes the same point over and over. The play is ambitious, but isn't quite there.... Read more Read less

See it if You go to the Theatre specifically for the acting.

Don't see it if You don’t want a contemporary, ripped from the headlines play.

Also I thought both actors were sensational. They elevated the material. The play often feels more like a mouthpiece for the playwright than an actual conversation between 2 people. But again, both actors are so good it’s still worth a look.... Read more Read less

See it if you have someone 11-17 years-old in your life, who is likes musical theatre.

Don't see it if if you are looking for an original book or hummable score. I realize it's based on existing material, but it still feels very cliché.

Also I understand it could appeal to a teenage audience. But as an adult I didn't see anything I hadn't seen before, and wasn't in love with the music.... Read more Read less

See it if You would to see a small play ripped from the headlines.

Don't see it if You want a finished, polished production.

Also The play has an interesting plot, but I fear it never amounts to more than that. The pacing is slow with a few actors too often acting between their lines instead of on their line. Strange staging where characters have discussions and altercations and are 10 feet or more away from one another for long periods of time.
There’s an interesting idea/plot here, but the final execution doesn’t feel rich enough.
Leo Goodman gives a lovely performance.... Read more Read less

See it if You like comedies about characters. Or plots that hold a mirror to today’s “Me” society.

Don't see it if You like dramas. You like your comedy polite.

Also I’ve seen a few Radomly Specific Theatre shows, and they’re always of very good quality. The cast in this one is fantastic. And the writing is both funny and saying so much about today’s morals, without being preachy. And I for one thought the ending was PERFECT!... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in a modern, feminist twist on Dracula.

Don't see it if you prefer a version of Dracula that has been freely adapted.

Also There are some nice design elements. The cast is a mixed bag; a few great performances, and few stilted performances. The script creeps along very slowly. Checked my watch a lot.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays with challenging sistuations and challenging characters. Reminded me of a Neil LaBuete play.

Don't see it if You like plays where characters play nice.

Also I enjoyed this play so much. It’s probably not for everyone, but I liked the realism. The lead actor (Troy) was superb. As I said above it reminded me of a Neil LaBuete play. If you don’t like that style, this isn’t the play for you.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy a satire or the actors involved.

Don't see it if you prefer your comedy to be situational.

Also Starts strong, but peters out. the end is missing the bite the beginning has.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re interested in seeing a well written play.

Don't see it if You’re interested in production values or a well staged production.

Also I think there’s an interesting play here, but the production let’s it done. The pacing is off, transitions are clunky, and acting is so-so.... Read more Read less

See it if you have patience for a play that isn't really there yet. Starts well and ends well, but a lot of stuff can go in-between.

Don't see it if see above.

See it if You Love Dance. If the physical story is enough for you.

Don't see it if you're looking for depth. There's not much here past the production values.

See it if You like to see a beautifully performed solo play.

Don't see it if You prefer plays with multiple characters and traditional story telling

See it if You like small plays about people over coming their pasts.

Don't see it if You like big flashy plays/musicals.

Also This show did a beautiful job walking the line between comedy and drama. I laughed a lot in the beginning and got teary-eyed by end. Strong cast.... Read more Read less

See it if would like to see a classic musical with a strong performance by Joshua Henry.

Don't see it if if you want to see a classical musical that has aged well.

See it if You want a play that pushes boundaries about race and sex.

Don't see it if You want pure entertainment and don't want to be pushed.

Also I was impressed that play was able to treat sex and race in a mature, unashamed way and still find humor. The only negative I found was sometimes sitting through long stretches of characters "sharing' without much action, dragged.... Read more Read less

See it if You can’t get enough of politics or Harvey Fierstein.

Don't see it if You want a play that is more then a 90 minute highlight reel.

Also I did enjoy the show, but I left feeling it was perhaps put together quickly. The device of Bella in the bathroom talking to an audience felt off. There’s some funny and powerful moments, but currently they are surrounded by what feels like a book report.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a realistic approach to characters going through a mid-life crisis.

Don't see it if You are easily offended by nudity and language. You don't like seeing anti-heroes on stage.

Also Funny and poignant. Could use a bit of a trim in length, but I appreciated the honesty in the story telling.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to see new musicals. A contemporary (70’s) musical retelling of Macbeth sounds interesting.

Don't see it if You want a musical that has worked out all of kinks.

Also The tone is not clear. At times it wants to be very silly and irreverent and other times it asks us to take its leads seriously and feel for them. I think it has to be one or the other. The score is ok, but only the Football song pops.... Read more Read less

See it if You want Theatre that will challenge you after it has ended.

Don't see it if You want pure entertainment.

Also I liked that play was a bit mysterious. But that also left it a bit unsatisfying. Production values and performances are great.... Read more Read less

See it if You like big flashy musicals, with modern pop songs.

Don't see it if You want smaller, intimate theater and an original score.

Also The vocal performances are wonderful. But the story and staging are slow. Wish they hadn’t had done so many mash-ups and let entire songs be sung. Wonderful design.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the book and/or film. You like big ensembles.

Don't see it if You don't like Sorkin dialogue (I do)

Also I thought was a very lovely production. Perhaps a few beats too long, but it came together in design, script, performances for a great evening.... Read more Read less

See it if You think you’d enjoy a 2 person show about boys getting to the root of their insecurities and masculinity.

Don't see it if You want a play heavy on plot.

Also I found it both funny and touching. After watching a straight forward comedy for the first half, I was surprised how touched I was by these characters plight in the second half. Wonderful actors!... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a small 4 person show that deals tragedy.

Don't see it if You want a large comedy. Or a by the books drama.

Also The tone of the play is a mystery for me. It's not really a comedy, nor a drama. It raises interesting points about freewill and destiny, but would have preferred a completely absurdist tone or dramatic.... Read more Read less

See it if a small play about artists in the music industry sounds appealing.

Don't see it if you don't like small plays, or plays that a broken into many small scenes bother you.

Also Because the play is many small 3-10 minute scenes it never really got going for me. Every time a scene started to get deep or the play started to breathe, the scene would end (usually with someone closing a door) and we were on to the next one.... Read more Read less

See it if You like older well structured dramas.

Don't see it if You like a modern, fast past drama.

Also A very strong production of a play I already like very much. the 3 leads are great, the set is great. A must se for Arthur Miller fans.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small character plays about dysfunctional relationships.

Don't see it if You want a play with a driving plot.

Also It’s a small play about people trying to figure out who they are and what they want. The performances are fantastic, but the play feels a bit too long. What might have felt fresh in the 80’s, feels a bit stale now.... Read more Read less

See it if you like comedies about Theatre people. You are up on your theatrical pop culture.

Don't see it if you like something dramatic or serious. Don't like "inside theatre" jokes

Also Very funny. Terrific cast, and lots of funny lines.

See it if You like plays mixed with some music about teen boys struggling with sexuality, race, and family financial status.

Don't see it if You think all the things I’ve listed are cliche and been done before.

Also The play mostly address topics and characters that we’ve seen in plays and movies before, BUT it is performed by such an engaging cast that the material never feels stale. The staging is quite lovely as well.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy going to the Theater to see actors portray realistic, damaged people.

Don't see it if you prefer comedies or musicals.

Also Such a wonderful script, such wonderful performances. While some might find it sad, I found it life affirming.... Read more Read less

See it if you really are curious how "King Kong" adapts for the stage.

Don't see it if you go to musicals for the score, it's a let down. Also strange choreography, blending many different styles.

Also What is being done with King Kong is very impressive, but there really isn't anything else to the show, and after awhile that's not interesting anymore either.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to see a brand new musical that thinks outside the box. like elements of cabaret.

Don't see it if you don't like storytelling, prefer to watch book scenes.

See it if you are a fan of the musical to begin with. A great revival top to bottom.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy the show to begin with. Have a problem with "alternative take" on the ending.

Also Enjoyed myself so much.

See it if You want to see actors try very hard to elevate complete dreck.

Don't see it if You want to enjoy yourself.

Also How anyone thought this cliche ridden, sophomoric, tuneless show deserved to be seen by a paying audience is beyond me.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to sit in a theater and turn your brain off.

Don't see it if You want substance.

Also The show is cute, but that does start to wear thin after an hour.

See it if You are an O'Neill Fan. A George C. Wolfe fan. A Denzel fan.

Don't see it if your feeling low on patience. Do not appreciate many characters and their side arcs.

See it if you would like to see a "slice-of life" character play.

Don't see it if you want a play heavy on plot and satisfactory and storylines tied up in the end.

Also Unsure why anyone would feel the need to revive this play. I like most this playwrights other work, but this one feels so slight.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a Stoppard fan. Know a great deal about the subject matters prior.

Don't see it if You are looking for pure entertainment. If you don’t want to study up before seeing the show.

See it if like plays that are character driven.

Don't see it if like plays that are plot driven.

Also I have more issues with the production then the play. The actor's feel miscast and like they are in different plays.... Read more Read less

See it if you like small musicals about family secrets.

Don't see it if you like big musicals with surprises.