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See it if You like new ensemble based plays. You like darker themes.

Don't see it if You are looking for light entertainment.

Also The play mixes dark themes and dysfunction with comedy well. Some moments feel a bit too long and repetitious. Not sure it sticks the landing in the end. But the first act ends beautiful and the show is very well acted.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new musicals. You like musicals with multiple stories.

Don't see it if You want a musical to gets deeper than the surface.

Also The score is pleasant, but the book is bland. Because their are 2 stories here, we never really get to known the 4 main characters, except in exposition dialogue. Wished it was a bit deeper.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the idea of a chamber musical with a large ensemble.

Don't see it if You want flash and pizzazz.

Also Yes, it's not uplifting but I still found this tale of mental illness, alcoholism, love, and racism absorbing. I particularly liked how the audience is never given moments to applaud the musical numbers (except for the act break).... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays that unfold beat by beat and keep you engaged.

Don't see it if You want a play with a reliable narrator.

Also I enjoyed this very much. Because our narrator’s memory isn’t reliable, I loved how our perspective of the characters and previous scenes kept changing.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy solo shows with multiple characters over the course of one night.

Don't see it if You don’t like solo shows.

Also Cute, funny

See it if You know the play and have an appreciation for the script.

Don't see it if You want the tension the script requires.

Also Feels a bit miscast and the direction is a bit messy.

See it if You like characters studies, or plays that reveal themselves to you in non-traditional ways.

Don't see it if You like a play that takes you from point a-Z in a linear ways.

Also Enjoyed both actors and found O'Brien to be particularly charming.

See it if You like new musicals. You like musicals that are fluffy.

Don't see it if You want a new musical that is tight and doesn't feel very lite.

Also As perhaps at 30-45 minutes,I could have enjoyed this, but stretched out to over 2 hours it felt very repetitive. No really surprises in the cookie-cutter story, and the songs aren't particularly catchy. Nice charming performance by George Abud.... Read more Read less

See it if You prefer realistic plays about current issues haunting our country.

Don't see it if You prefer entertainment and don’t want to be emotionally invested.

Also I found the acting to be across the board excellent, especially the performers who had one scene to convey their story. The script at times does feel more like a screenplay than a play, and I kept wanting too see close ups of the actors subtle performances.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of Mr. Adly Guirgis's previous work. You like ensemble based plays.

Don't see it if You are in the mood for a pure comedy, or don't want complex and at time unlikeable characters.

Also Holy cow, this was fantastic, easily one of the best plays I've seen in a long time. Complex, real people on the stage. Beautiful writing, terrific acting, great direction. So glad I saw this.... Read more Read less

See it if You are looking for a play deals with loss and finding your true self.

Don't see it if You want something big and flashy with a complex plot.

Also Lovely small production. Well staged and performed. Nicely written, but even at 55 minutes can be a bit repetitive at times.... Read more Read less

See it if You love the show and the score.

Don't see it if You want a reimagining of a classic.

Also Fun, Entertaining, A Good Time.

See it if You like the playwrights work. Looking for something you don’t typically see in Theatre, a ghost story.

Don't see it if You want a play that feels traditional.

Also Liked, but didn’t love. What the playwright and director are trying to pull off is difficult. I give them a lot of credit for trying. Not sure it got there though. Cast is good.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to hear a fun and soulful new score.

Don't see it if You want a musical that is plot heavy.

Also Loved the Score, but could use a trim

See it if You like small new plays, with a bit of holiday theme, dealing with a young man navigating his feelings.

Don't see it if You want a play that doesn’t dip into cliche and contrived moments to get from A-Z.

Also There’s a charming lead performance at the center. And some great dialogue. But the plot and characters are mostly made of things we’ve seen many times before.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new plays that center around female characters with an edge.

Don't see it if You want a fluffy comedy.

Also I enjoyed the first scene, but then the play got a bit stagnant for me. The ending feels a bit forced. But some great performances.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays about people in small towns that are clinging to the past.

Don't see it if You want lots of plot.

Also I didn’t mind the run time, but the ending is a bit predictable, which makes 3 hours feel less earned. I like Hunter’s work, but this feels like it’s still being worked on.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small new sung-through musicals.

Don't see it if You want a musical with a dynamic book.

Also Great ensemble work, great score. Book is simple, but overall enjoyable.... Read more Read less

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 like unique storytelling and true-life distressing events.

Don't see it if a true-life distressing, violent, harsh tale is not what you can stomach..

Also I was so fascinated by the story I was being told. I found it to be remarkable, especially how other's perceived of the situation around her.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re curious about Greenberg’s newest play. Like elaborate sets.

Don't see it if Want a play that’s ready for an audience.

Also Very disappointing. The play doesn’t have much plot or character development. Mostly character archetypes spouting dialogue.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new plays. You like plays about gay black men coming together.

Don't see it if You want a play that doesn't tackle the lives of gay black men.

Also Funny, sweet, touching. Could definitely use a bit of trimming, especially in the first act. Well directed, well acted.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small new musicals, with an old fashioned charm.

Don't see it if You want that old fashioned charm to not fade away at 45 minute mark.

Also Feels like the idea was to take old-fashioned romantic musical-comedy, and give a bit of an edge. But unfortunately the "edge' is a cliché. There's plenty to like (staging, songs, the dog) but overall the shift in tone didn't work for me.... Read more Read less

See it if Cambodian music and history is interesting to you.

Don't see it if you want a musical, it's definitely a play with music.

Also Overall a really good piece of Theatre. Sometimes the performances are bit broad for my taste, but overall enjoyed.... Read more Read less

See it if You like satires that delve into religion, addiction, and co-dependency.

Don't see it if You like shows that lite and fluffy. Or have big production values.

Also With some more polish this could be quite a fun and subversive play. Unfortunately the production doesn’t come together. The ensemble doesn’t seem to be on same page; some playing realism, some playing broad comedy.... Read more Read less

See it if You like shows where characters break the fourth wall. You are interested in reenactors.

Don't see it if You want a strong through line.

Also There's some interesting moments, but it didn't string together for me. Feels like the show either needs to go strong in the political nature of what reenactors are doing or go more lighthearted; toeing the line wasn't working for me.... Read more Read less

See it if You are in the mood for a family dramedy.

Don't see it if You are looking for a play a bit more like Wohl's previous work.

Also There's nothing wrong with the place per say. it seems more like a middle of the road swing from Wohl, who's work I usually find more daring.... Read more Read less

See it if You're looking for something different. You're ok with only getting the facts.

Don't see it if You want a traditional narrative. You want facts mixed with conjecture.

Also For what it is, it's very well done. Performances, staging, design.

See it if You likes stories about court/legal cases.

Don't see it if You want something that isn't "right on the nose".

Also There's a lovely moment between the female lead and stenographer, but everything else feels very manipulative. Almost as if the second act was written before the first act.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to see new life breathed into a classic.

Don't see it if You want a standard production.

Also I thought is was wonderful. The show was rethought it was just stripped of musical theatre artifice. Wonderful ensemble.... Read more Read less

See it if You are intrigued by a play that weaves historical fact, historical fiction, and fantasy into one show.

Don't see it if You want to see a traditional play.

Also The level of artistry attempting to be pulled off is very ambitious and sometimes works. But I did find it hard to follow and unsure of what the relationship between the two characters was.... Read more Read less

See it if You like new plays that are character studies.

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

Also I struggled to like this more "OK" because I didn't feel I new much about the characters past what was on the surface. It feels like they each get one thing dropped in about their past, but it isn't enough to define them.... Read more Read less

See it if You're curious to see how they staged/musicalized the film.

Don't see it if You're expecting a great new score.

Also The score is weak. And while the sets and costumes are fun, it's not enough to recommend.... Read more Read less

See it if You are in the holiday spirit.

Don't see it if You want to see something brand new.

Also Enjoyed every second. Great performance by Scott. Great direction, and great addition of music.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays that are a throwback.

Don't see it if You want a compelling narrative.

Also Most of what this play has to say is said before intermission. Feels underwritten.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays that feel like a throwback to plot driven character dramas.

Don't see it if You want a laugh out loud comedy.

Also Engaging and enjoyable. Tight Script, Nice Acting.

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