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See it if you like James Joyce and one-woman shows.

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with explicit sexual references.

Also I'm not familiar with James Joyce's work, so I'm sure that's what knocked a few points off for me. Perhaps if I knew Ulysses, I would have enjoyed this more.... Read more Read less

See it if you're interested in unique takes on classic Greek characters and current events (immigrants/refugees)

Don't see it if if you don't like minimalist productions and/or audience participation (although you don't have to participate)

See it if you are interested in Miriam Makeba; want more of a concert over a musical; don't mind if you can't understand all the lyrics

Don't see it if you want a stong narrative; don't like jazz or world music (or feel like going to a 2.5 hour concert)

See it if you like messy family dramas; creative sets

Don't see it if you like everything wrapped up nicely in the end

See it if you are interested in solo shows addressing contemporary issues, and like to be challenged and entertained at the same time

Don't see it if are uncomfortable with topics of race, gender and class

See it if you are interested in a political, economic, and social history of the exploitation of poor women based on real events

Don't see it if you have trouble understanding accents or would prefer a lighter story

See it if you enjoy family dramas with heart or stories that center around Jewish families and culture.

Don't see it if you want a linear story that really grabs you and goes somewhere.

See it if You want a fun, if fluffy, musical reimagining of Romeo and Juliette

Don't see it if You wouldn’t be interested in a 1960s Brooklyn mobster stereotype version of a Romeo and Juliette musical

See it if You're into non-traditional and experimental new musicals, folk tales and storytelling; appreciate beautiful voices singing folk songs

Don't see it if You have a hard time with thick accents; wouldn't care for a show with no set and two women switching characters

See it if you're interested in the subject of the Holocaust and a play within a play based on letters between family members.

Don't see it if you're not that into actors breaking the 4th wall in a TED Talk way, and uneven acts. It's almost there, but just falls flat.

See it if you like non-traditional shows with a focus on race and the experiences of black women, with storytelling, poetry and dance intermingled.

Don't see it if you need a story and/or some glitz; can't relate to the message or style.

See it if you've never seen a production of this play before; know the subject and are curious to see theater about it

Don't see it if you'd have trouble with the subject; don't want to feel uncomfortable at times; find the out-of-order scenes bothersome

See it if you're a fan of one-person shows with multiple characters, and don't mind a little old-fashioned fluff

Don't see it if you need more distinction between characters - could have trouble following the dialogue; want something a little less dated

See it if dramas that offer a complicated view of the world excite you; you want to see a timely and relevant piece of theatre featuring great acting

Don't see it if you're not interested in your views on international issues potentially being challenged

See it if you want to see a new play that feels a bit like a sitcom but overall is OK.

Don't see it if you want fully developed characters and an absorbing plot.

See it if you enjoy autobiographical one-person shows and banjo music

Don't see it if you need a more polished show and stronger delivery

See it if you are interested in a solid solo show, with an engaging performer, enhanced with some hip-hop

Don't see it if you don't speak Spanish and would be annoyed that there is some Spanish sprinkled throughout

See it if you're a fan of the actors and want to see a great ensemble; want something fun and entertaining, but still meaningful and current

Don't see it if if you need a lot of action with a story arc and neatly wrapped ending

See it if you want to see a solid production of WIT in an intimate setting; are intrigued by the "life imitating art" nature of this production

Don't see it if you would have trouble with the subject matter or following wordy, intellectual theatre

See it if you want a just OK, dark and humorous show with decent acting; you don't mind that it doesn't really go anywhere

Don't see it if you'd have trouble with the Irish accents and lingo; you want something with more substance

See it if you would enjoy a unique show based on current events, with great acting

Don't see it if you like more conventional theatre; would find very fast-paced dialogue distracting

Also I’m coming at this biased because I also saw it at Vineyard and enjoyed it more there. I don’t think it translated as well to Broadway. I also found the dialogue to be way too fast - distractingly so (and I’ve been accused of being a fast talker myself). I do think some familiarity with the subject in advance would make the show more enjoyable... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see innovative and captivating storytelling; you're into disturbing, heavy subject matter (or don't mind it)

Don't see it if you're not interested in a one-woman show where the actor is sitting in a chair most of the time; heavy subject matter can upset you

See it if you are a fan of the actress; you want to give a new solo work a shot (maybe you'll like it)

Don't see it if you have something better to do; you like straight-forward, easy to follow storytelling

Also This just felt like a stream of conscious rambling (I know it's a "fever" but still...) and the actress didn't seem to have her lines 100% (or maybe I'm wrong and it's that fever!). I saw a preview, so maybe it'll get a little better. As someone who is very aware of their privilege, this was not particularly revelatory or "shocking" to me (or whatever feelings it was supposed to invoke)... Read more Read less

See it if you want an entertaining musical about the 80s hairbands, without much substance. It's pretty much exactly what you'd think it is.

Don't see it if you would be annoyed by 80s music fans singing along and getting a little too into it.

See it if you like weird, absurdist plays; don't need a lot of substance to be entertained.

Don't see it if Japanese cross-dressing and weird humor is not your thing.

See it if you want an entertaining family comedy centered around (of all things) a funeral, with pretty good acting

Don't see it if you don't want to trek deep into Queens (especially if taking public transportation); don't think a comedy about a black funeral is for you

See it if you don't mind three stories happening on stage simultaneously; want to see something staged a bit differently

Don't see it if you want to be able to follow the stories happening on stage; people talking over each other will bother you

Also The set is beautiful and while I like the idea of this play in theory, it just didn't do it for me. Due to the casting and stories happening at the same time, I didn't even realize the nurse was the granddaughter until it was almost over. It felt disconnected and I didn't care about that story.... Read more Read less

See it if you're looking for a short, funny, solo show without much substance.

Don't see it if you don't want to sit through an hour of gay cliches.

See it if you can suspend disbelief and tolerate an unrealistic and poorly written story; like things with a soap opera feel.

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with sexual coercion and find it unsettling that there are attempts for it be humorous.

See it if you want an entertaining performance by Beth Malone and an overall fun show.

Don't see it if musicals about historical figures aren't your thing.

See it if you want to see something unusual and absurd; don't mind a work in progress

Don't see it if you need everything to be clear, fast-paced, and aren't really into something whimsical and wordy

See it if you like well-written dramas about the African American experience in Harlem during the depression, with solid acting.

Don't see it if you don't like heavy subject matter; don't want to sit through a 2 hours 45 min play.

See it if you like plays about the human experience

Don't see it if you don't want a to sit through a long drama with heavy subject matter

See it if you want to see strange new work (with pretty OK acting) in a tiny theater

Don't see it if weird is not your thing

See it if you would be interested in a visually interesting, experimental, one-man show; want to think about the topic of science/comas

Don't see it if you like traditional theater; get confused easily

Also This was far better than these reviews indicate. It wasn't difficult to follow and I found it engaging and entertaining. The actor had very distinct characters and did a great job with it.... Read more Read less

See it if you like old-timey camp and melodrama

Don't see it if you want a good story or are expecting a heavy drag/cabaret production

See it if you love a typical British farce (mistaken identities, scheming, etc.) with solid actors and nice set/costumes.

Don't see it if you don't want a long, predictable play that's not very well written (or not written for today's audiences)

See it if you like sketch comedy and improv, enjoyed the '90s, and don't mind that it's low budget and can go a little off the rails

Don't see it if you have high expectations, need a polished show and a good story

Also I appear to be a Police Cops fan, having seen their other shows, but this was my least favorite... Read more Read less

See it if you want a perfectly fine dance piece and like Vivaldi

Don't see it if you want very traditional ballet or very edgy modern dance because this is more middle of the road.

See it if you want an open mike/cabaret-type feel, experimental performance; interested in the gay experience

Don't see it if you don't want to move around to explore the space; are uncomfortable with sexual innuendo

See it if you are curious about the show and don't mind uneven acting; want to see a short play

Don't see it if you want more substance

See it if you have a dark sense of humor; like laughing at terrible people (played by engaging actors) and their unfortunate circumstances.

Don't see it if you don't want to see what is basically a two monologue performance; you're uncomfortable with the stereotypes of poor people for humor

See it if you want an old-fashioned musical and don't mind minimal staging.

Don't see it if you want to be wowed. I saw it in previews and it was rocky, but I don't see it being worth the $65 ticket price once fine tuned.

See it if you like weird theatre of the absurd

Don't see it if you need to understand what's going on; you want your theater experience to be more than an hour (this clocked in just under)

See it if you want something that's *almost* there story- and acting-wise (but not quite); you want to see a cool set and staging

Don't see it if you want a real psychological thriller; you can't suspend disbelief

See it if you like camp and experimental theater

Don't see it if you expect participation; don't want to sit through a lackluster performance in a stuffy room

See it if you are interested in the life of an alcoholic; interested in a well-done show with minimal set and actors playing multiple characters

Don't see it if you don't like the subject matter; need more of a story/plot

See it if you want a small, low-budget Moulin Rouge-esque show inside a atmospheric bar; interested in the painter

Don't see it if you'll be annoyed by the hip hop music wafting up from downstairs; need a rich story and plot

See it if you want to see the story of a family surviving the effects of rape as told through a mother's eyes

Don't see it if you expect top notch acting - the author (who is playing herself in the production) tells you this up front, but she does a fine job

See it if you want something unconventional and different; like thought-provoking analysis of the black and the Jewish experience

Don't see it if you don't like live and old-timey recorded jazz music! Or need something linear and easy to follow

Also you don't need to be familiar with movie to enjoy this production (but I'm sure it enriches the experience if you do)... Read more Read less