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See it if You enjoy historical plays with good acting. Good storyline and well told.

Don't see it if You do not have an ear for thick Irish accents abd the patience needed.

See it if You enjoy seeing moving excellent performances that capture what it is being human. Three professional actors create the beautiful story.

Don't see it if You do not enjoy puppet characters or if you cannot sit in a silent theater fir ninety minutes.

See it if You enjoy excellence in dance and lighting. Good singing too.

Don't see it if You do not like a lot of dance in a musical.

See it if You like plays that comment on the past while making it current. Good acting. Fun. Interesting that Hitler had tasters.

Don't see it if You expect set changes or if you do not like plays that deal with history. Don’t see it if you like Hitler.

See it if You appreciate great a capella singing., great acting, and a great storyline. Also, great technical skills shown.

Don't see it if You expect sets and costumes or cannot follow a plot line that shifts in characters.

See it if You enjoy a play dealing with authoritarian behavior both in country and in family.

Don't see it if You cannot listen to quick dialogue or if you do not like dark serious matter on stage.

See it if You enjoy a poetic play about the plight of black women. Moving and poetic. Lots of dancing.

Don't see it if You do not like story telling by individual characters. Or if you do not have an ear for poetry.

Also Some characters spoke so fast and with accents as they gave the poetic stories that I found it difficult to follow. Some could use better diction and pronunciation and a slow down. But the show was good and moving.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy original music and lyrics based on personal experiences. Sing by a very personable professional.

Don't see it if You like glitzy or big production numbers.

See it if You enjoy plays based on environmental issues.

Don't see it if You expect sharp and crisp dialogue.

Also There was a missing spark between the two actors.

See it if You enjoy excellent singing and staging. Great songs about the history of the workers. A very multi-talented cast.

Don't see it if You want glitter or big sets of a typical musical.

See it if You enjoy well done social issues by a great writer and a great actor. The play offers a clear look into the life of a black woman comng of

Don't see it if You do not like one woman shows or plays that deal with social issues.

See it if You enjoy exaggerated gay humor. Mainly fir those in their 20’s or 30’s. References made are for that age group.

Don't see it if You are prudish and want to avoid Frank talk about gays.

See it if You enjoy excellence in acting and writing and can stomach a topic dealing with child abuse. But not graphic scenes. A must see.

Don't see it if You cannot deal with child abuse topics. Or if you expect light and fluff.

See it if Like a 5 star performance.Broadway quality shows. Excellent singing in clever songs.

Don't see it if You expect the script to follow Homer.

Also Very clever adaptation. Wonderful lyrics. Professional acting. Great a cappella numbers. Plus a great band for the other numbers.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate a talented actor in a fun play. The actor is a seasoned professional. A must see performer.

Don't see it if You do not enjoy a one person show.

See it if You enjoy current political topics. The show was fun and worth seeing. The music was simple and predictable. The love songs were very good.

Don't see it if You expect sharp and witty dialogue. In many ways the show is predictable and simple.

See it if You enjoy updates of ancient classics. You must have read the original to understand fully the new version. Some good acting. Ambitious

Don't see it if You don’t like remakes. The ending scenes are difficult to understand.The original is better.

See it if You enjoy stories of life hopes and choices performed by excellent professional actors. Very moving and relevant to all lives. Bring tissue.

Don't see it if You expect an upbeat witty sarcastic play.

See it if You don’t mind didactic dialogue where the playwright is trying to teach you a little math, history, philosophy, economics. Good acting.

Don't see it if You do not like being preached to or taught.

Also Good acting by a young cast. Interesting. Shows how selfish people really are.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy plays making equality issues — in religious and literary realms. Good sarcasm. Good acting by all four women cast.

Don't see it if You might get offended by valid sarcasm and criticism directed at church.

See it if You enjoy excellence in playwriting, acting, and staging in a play that shows the value in family and history.

Don't see it if You like lightheaded or playful plays.

Also Truly worth watching. A very long play that goes by quickly. Shows the excellence of the entire production.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays with rap that deal cleverly with crucial social issues. Well acted and fun and thought provoking.

Don't see it if You do not care for plays making social points and criticisms.

Also The play is well worth experiencing. It makes us see and feel the ways of humans and how we treat others who are different.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to be confused and lost.

Don't see it if You expect logic and excitement.

Also The “lead” has a noble concept. He give s various artists a chance to show their skills. That seems to be his skill.... Read more Read less

See it if You do not mind seeing a play in progress. It needs some work.

Don't see it if You expect a polished play.

Also The script is confusing and not compelling. A few actors are accomplished but others are in need of experience.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy social statement plays with good acting.

Don't see it if You want light fluff.

See it if You enjoy a heartwarming story with song. You know the outcome but you still wish to see it play out. A fun evening.

Don't see it if You expect drama and serious dialogue.

See it if You enjoy excellence in acting. You enjoy plays that make you laugh but also offer need-to-hear messages. Well worth seeing and listening to

Don't see it if You like serious esoteric plays that ponder life’s big questions. This play is relevant for day to day living.

See it if 5 star!! See it if you enjoy excellence in acting and writing. Broadway quality. The show has a message.of needed human connection.

Don't see it if You do not like clever and intelligent writing that makes you listen and think.

Also A performance in excellence in acting directing, and of course in writing. Very moving and even more relevant in today’s Covid times. The lead was superb. Human connections and affection are so much more than scholarship and knowledge— the show’s true message— or so I believe.,... Read more Read less

See it if Enjoy good acting in a play that shows the way movies and theaters degraded blacks by stereotyping and belittling.

Don't see it if You do not like true to life social plays that point out injustice.

See it if You don’t mind some over acting and so-so writing.

Don't see it if You expect sharp and clever dialogue.

See it if You like a play that tries to be cerebral. The language is not what or how regular people speak— too fast, too loud, too philosophical.

Don't see it if You don’t want to figure out the point of all this. Just not “real.”

Also The men in the play are embarrassing— they are loud, they over drink, they lack understanding. The play was an ambitious attempt to make a philosophic point about how the poor are taken advantage of. At least I think that is what it was.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy farce silliness performed by very entertaining cast members. A fun evening. Very good acting and a clever script.

Don't see it if You expect a serious plot play or do not enjoy silliness.

See it if Like one person shows that focus on supposedly true details of a woman’s life using one metaphor or simile after another.

Don't see it if You do not like an hour of personal stories told by a woman being cutesy and egotistical throughout.

Also The majority of the audience seemed to engage with the performer. To me she was trying too hard to be natural. Way too many similes and metaphors that tried to show cleverness but actually show overwriting. Too much cutesy and self praising.... Read more Read less

See it if You know the old Television show “Golden Girls.” The actors are all funny guys and great at the impersonations. Many laughs.

Don't see it if You do not like four men impersonating four women. But the second time I saw it only two men played the parts.

See it if You like excellent entertaining Theatre. Especially if you like the writing of the Doyle and Dickens. Clever combination. Excellent acting.

Don't see it if You do not like “parodies” of famous authors’ works.

See it if You enjoy song-filled musicals with an important message performed by very talented actors.

Don't see it if You cannot sit for a two and a half hour show.

See it if You enjoy dark comedy on a topic that is relevant to all who have old parents. Excellent play and acting.

Don't see it if You do not have an ear for the Irish dialect.

See it if You like well done musicals that deal with important sensitive issues. Not a slow moment in the play. Great young lead. Talented cast. Great

Don't see it if You do not like plays with young casts or if you are not a sensitive person who understands the problems of growing up.

See it if You enjoy intelligent theatre that makes you think. Strong messages by strong actors.

Don't see it if You want typical theater with set changes and costumes. Or if you want a light hearted show.

See it if You enjoy the immersive show where you are among the cast. Fun to experience.

Don't see it if You expect to sit and watch a play. You move up and down the playhouse.

See it if You enjoy excellence in both acting and storyline. Heartfelt and fun. The play celebrates and pays tribute to a kind and loving mother.

Don't see it if You do not appreciate one-man shows. Or if you expect set changes and typical musicals.

Also The lead is captivating and fun. A true professional entertainer who moves you with his story. Must see.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy courtroom drama with many twists.

Don't see it if You expect great staging or if you do not like lots of dialogue.

See it if You enjoy the story behind the song. See it if you like Sondheim music.

Don't see it if You do not like his style of music.

See it if You enjoy theater with both fun and message. One theme is man’s desire for control over woman. But with a current response!

Don't see it if You expect the regular Dracula story.

See it if You enjoy intelligent writing that has you thinking. I loved it. Saw it with understudy— he was very good! Intelligent all around.

Don't see it if You do not like to think or if you do not like solo performances.

See it if You enjoy a well acted well written show that deals with dysfunctional families in a comic way.

Don't see it if You cannot pay close attention to dialogue.

See it if You enjoy excellent lyrics in songs about family. Lovingly perfect a master storyteller. 90 minutes of pure entertainment!

Don't see it if You do not like solo shows.

See it if You do not mind raunchy language by a porn-addicted male aimed at women. Embarrassing to any self-respecting male. But the girl is kind.

Don't see it if You are offended by language that degraded women spoken by a mentally sick man.

See it if You enjoy an excellent performance with relevant themes in an excellently written play. Moving and riveting.

Don't see it if You do not like solo performances.

See it if You enjoy more narration than singing.

Don't see it if You expect more than six songs.

Also The musicians were very good- as was the singing. But too much talk (about family and friends) and too little singing.... Read more Read less