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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.

See it if You are looking for family friendly musicals.

Don't see it if you have no familiarity with the television show

Also Very inventive staging. Great performance by Slater. Songs are hit and miss. Gets a little bogged down in the second act.... Read more Read less

See it if You are familiar with the plays, this is a tremendous staging. Beautiful performances.

Don't see it if You can’t stomach over 7 1/2 hours of Theatre. Or looking to only be entertained.

See it if You would like to see an non linear play about cancer.

Don't see it if You are looking for a linear play with a plot.

Also There’s a lot of “ACTING “ with overwrought direction.

See it if You love character based musicals

Don't see it if You want spectacle

See it if You love satire.

Don't see it if You don’t like self referential comdies

Also A very funny take-off of One Person Shows.

See it if You love a great old fashioned musical comedy.

Don't see it if You prefer a more modern, edgy musical

See it if You like musicals based on popular movies

Don't see it if You want a musical that is breezy and lite.

Also Not an improvement on the film.

See it if You really liked the movie.

Don't see it if You want to see more than the movie.

Also I feel if you’re going to musical-ize a movie the songs should be killer. The score is incredibly weak.... 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 like character based plays where all the information isn't spoon-fed to you.

Don't see it if you like lite and fluffy entertainment.

Also I'm not sure if this is a dark comedy or a funny drama, but I dug it. The First and Second Acts could use some trimming, but the Third Act is outstanding.... Read more Read less

See it if You like family friendly musicals.

Don't see it if You're looking for more than just the film on stage. The new material/songs don't deliver.

See it if You are looking for a play with more thoughts than plot. And would like to see 3 actresses at the top of their game (especially Metcalf)

Don't see it if You are looking for a strong story and plot.

See it if You just want spectacle

Don't see it if You want a show that will challenge you.

See it if You like silly and dark spoofs.

Don't see it if You prefer politically correct comedy

See it if You like ensemble musicals with clever staging.

Don't see it if You prefer a hummable score to plot and characters.

Also The direction and book are the star here. The score is just OK.

See it if You like small plays about people struggling with relationships.

Don't see it if You want a play that you are 2 steps ahead of the entire time.

Also Very predictable