See it if you're a fan of the movie
Don't see it if you don't like the movie
See it if you're a fan of Arthur Miller or any of the all star cast of actors. They are fantastic
Don't see it if you don't like family dramas or Arthur Miller plays
See it if You want to waste $150 on a NYMF level show
Don't see it if you have good taste in musical theater
See it if you're interested in a truly insightful dark comedy/light drama about relationships in our current society
Don't see it if you're uninterested in young people
See it if you're looking for a thought provoking drama by one of our greatest contemporary playwrights.
Don't see it if you don't like plays about big ideas or about young people or missionaries
See it if Great concept, great acting. Fresh new playwright voice
Don't see it if If mental illness and the politics of pharmaceuticals aren't interesting to you, you'll hate this.
See it if you're a fan of any of the actors- great performances
Don't see it if I don't think anything about this material is particularly special or worth reviving. Alex Timbers uses same old shtick he's done before.
See it if great ensemble cast of a strong new play led by Lupita Nyongo. Great new female playwright.
Don't see it if It's a little over-long and doesn't quite make a last impression
See it if you want to see a super well crafted version of a classic kids' story
Don't see it if if children's stories are not your thing, you won't like it.
See it if you're looking for a strong, edgy, brave new musical. It's like nothing else on Broadway right now.
Don't see it if you don't like blood or contemporary musicals.
See it if if you're a fan of the movie, you'll enjoy the musical. Because it's almost word for word the same dialogue. There is no new book.
Don't see it if you're expecting anything different than School of Rock the movie onstage.
See it if you can't get tickets to Hamilton
Don't see it if you hate America?
See it if Great score & lead perf by Carmen Cusack
Don't see it if ...don't see it.
See it if if you're really into set design, this has the most beautiful set on Broadway.
Don't see it if if you're looking for entertaining theater or great developed acting.
See it if you're a fan of Gloria Estefan or the song catalog, or for great performances
Don't see it if It's honestly a very slow moving Lifetime movie style story
See it if you're looking for a laugh and great comedic actors
Don't see it if you don't like farce
See it if Linda Lavin fans are the only people who may find this worth it. But may not even be worth it for them
Don't see it if just don't see it. Two hours where absolutely nothing happens
See it if Great fun adaptation of Much Ado with songs by Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. NOT A MUSICAL! play with music
Don't see it if You think a British themed mod- rip off of Much Ado sounds stupid. It's silly but great fun
See it if You're typically into weird musicals and/or you're a Bowie fan. It's definitely weird but I adored it.
Don't see it if You like to be able to understand 100% of the meaning of your theater. You won't with Lazarus and that's ok
See it if You're interested in politics or a good investigative story told by a strong performer (he's a comedian)
Don't see it if you really don't care about politics or the UK, like at all
See it if You want to see two of our best actors over 70 tear into great dramatic and comedic writing
Don't see it if The idea of the hijinks of two older ladies doesn't interest you
See it if You love dancing, especially tap dancing
Don't see it if Dated, fluffy musicals aren't your thing
See it if You love Shakespeare's histories and don't mind long political dramas
Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare or anything in verse.
See it if you're a super fan of David Byrne or Alex Timbers. Otherwise this is disappointing on all levels
Don't see it if you're offended by a poorly written musical about a female hero written by all men.
See it if you like cheesy musicals
Don't see it if you're looking for something substantial
See it if you're a fan of Robin de Jesus and/or Michael Urie-- great work from both of them as always
Don't see it if you're not interesting in a non linear storyline of a relationship where nothing really happens
See it if you're interested in masterful acting and writing about contemporary America
Don't see it if you don't want to see a play about collapsing industry and people losing their jobs. If you don't like dark plays
See it if Very interesting subject and debate about how our history is recorded and how people are remembered
Don't see it if It's a slow, philosophical, two hander. it's not for everyone.
See it if you're really into audio plays or jungle stories
Don't see it if the idea of a two hour long audio jungle play isn't appealing to you.
See it if If you want to see the Albee play, you can leave about half an hour in. The other 2 aren't worth it
Don't see it if Honestly, don't see it. Don't put yourself through this.
See it if Seen during an early preview, a very cool ambitious project.
Don't see it if Needs a lot of work that won't be done by opening. Book needs to be refined. Show, don't tell.
See it if you love David Tennant and or want to see Shakespeare done right. It's near perfect
Don't see it if you hate Shakespeare?
See it if you want to see a musical with strong female characters and a great score
Don't see it if you want to see something dark, or serious, or if you hate women
See it if you want to see a masterful new original musical and a star is born performance from Ben Platt
Don't see it if if you don't like contemporary musicals a la Next to Normal, this show is not for you.
See it if you're a fan of great actors tackling what is one of our best American dramas
Don't see it if if you can't sit still for 3.75 hours, Long Day's Journey (it's literally in the title) is not for you
See it if beautiful performances by the three leading ladies: Erivo, Brooks & Hudson. Erivo will win that Tony!
Don't see it if you're looking for a happy, fun musical
See it if perfect casting & very Ivo (for fans of the director's work)
Don't see it if if you don't like Ivo van Hove, you won't like this.
See it if great performances in a two hander by Simon Stephens
Don't see it if It's not anything life changing, and I wouldn't want to see the transfer to a Bway space. Too big
See it if Dark storyline with intense, amazing performances from Williams & Daniels
Don't see it if you don't like dark storylines
See it if you're looking for great performances and a fresh new playwright
Don't see it if you don't like theater to be portraits of people. not a lot of action but a deep dive into the people of Detroit
See it if you want a fine revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Luckily Danny Burstein's stellar performances makes the 3 hour running time worth it.
Don't see it if You can't sit through a three hour musical. Or you hate Fiddler on the Roof. This production won't change your mind.
See it if You're interested in new a musical about a trip to Uganda.
Don't see it if You're looking for a cohesive story or something profound. It's a little self congratulatory but I enjoyed it anyway
See it if You are fans of the performers- all actors are great
Don't see it if You're looking for an original or well crafted musical. It is neither
See it if you want to see a fresh take on a typical thanksgiving drama by one of our best new playwrights
Don't see it if You really can't stand to see a family argue for a whole play
See it if You're a fan of LaChiusa or other intelligent nonlinear non traditional musicals
Don't see it if You tend to like big blockbuster easy to swallow musicals. This isn't that.
See it if You like new interpretations of classic texts
Don't see it if You hate theater.
See it if you love clowns and miming
Don't see it if If the idea of an old fashioned clown show bores you