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See it if you'd like to see some brilliant writing and an exceptional cast

Don't see it if you have a difficult time with slower, longer plays

See it if you want to see a unique, contemporary take on a classic

Don't see it if you prefer a classic interpretation or prefer more than bare-bones staging

See it if you would like to experience brilliant acting and are interested in the story

Don't see it if you struggle with extremely long, repetitive plays

See it if you enjoy really well done character studies. All the actors that played Mary Page were amazing and the story pieced together beautifully.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy nonlinear story lines. The production and staging also felt low budget and could have been done better

See it if you're a fan of Idina Menzel or enjoy dysfunctional family dramas

Don't see it if you're looking for something more insightful, with tighter and less contradictory arguments, or if you like actual character development

See it if you appreciate small production companies that support underrepresented groups in theater

Don't see it if you don't enjoy unsubtle cliches about the theater and politics along with mediocre acting and singing

See it if the subject of the treatment of people with disabilities interests you or if you enjoy plays that deal with familial guilt

Don't see it if you would like to see a play where the script lives up to its cast

See it if you love the actors and want a very traditional, classic Broadway experience

Don't see it if you are looking for something more modern

See it if you enjoy quirky British humor and are ok with a fast-paced, denser show

Don't see it if you aren't familiar with the Russian revolution or any of the historical characters as the play assumes a lot of background knowledge

See it if you want a beautiful musical theater experience

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See it if you like beautiful and imaginative storytelling in an amazing setting

Don't see it if you are looking for a more traditional or plot-driven theater experience

See it if you enjoy a unique and creative approach to telling a story and enjoy shows that put women in the forefront

Don't see it if you can only handle so much hipster angst

See it if you're looking for a lighthearted and funny musical

Don't see it if you don't enjoy lower budget productions

See it if you're a friend or family of the cast/crew and are consequently obligated to see it

Don't see it if you expect to learn anything about Kafka's involvement with the Yiddish theater or to even be able to tell that's what it's loosely based on

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See it if you like nontraditional musicals and would enjoy an experience that is thoughtful, beautiful, and exploratory, more in the vein of a play

Don't see it if you prefer traditional musicals or require distinct plot lines with unambiguous resolution and a sense of closure

See it if you like unique, clever sketch comedy

Don't see it if you prefer a plotted show

See it if you are a tennis fan or enjoy uniquely staged and well-acted character studies, but aren't concerned with originality in plot

Don't see it if you prefer a show with more depth and less dialogue

See it if you want to be entertained by great acting in a light-weight, funny sitcom

Don't see it if you want a meatier play

See it if you like the 90s dramatic style of musical or are a fan of Schönberg and Boublil

Don't see it if the exploitative aspects of the show bother you

See it if you like Disney musicals

Don't see it if you want something more original

See it if you want a classic musical with a beautiful score

Don't see it if you're looking for a fresh, modern type of show

See it if you like "South Park" style humor

Don't see it if you like traditional Broadway shows

See it if you love musicals with charm and great music

Don't see it if you're looking for a show with a lot of depth

See it if you enjoy contemporary, topical plays with excellent acting

Don't see it if you prefer plot driven or fast-paced plays

See it if you enjoy unoriginal family dramas with mediocre acting

Don't see it if you're tired of seeing Roundabout repeatedly put on the same play, essentially with just a refreshed cast and renamed characters

See it if you can

Don't see it if there's no reason not to see it

See it if you want to see a brilliant production of a true classic

Don't see it if you're not a fan of classic musicals

See it if you got the beat

Don't see it if your heart, your will, your car - they've all been broken

See it if you're looking for a great production and excellent acting about a relevant topic

Don't see it if you struggle with subtitles

See it if the thought of spending a full day being immersed in Harry Potter sounds exciting to you

Don't see it if you have no interest in Harry Potter

See it if you want to see a challenging show about race relations

Don't see it if you are looking for light-hearted entertainment

See it if you're interested in topical, funny plays with a great cast

Don't see it if you don't enjoy conversation driven plays

See it if you're familiar with Chekhov's short stories and want to see a quirky and inventive take on them

Don't see it if you're not a fan of silly or slapstick humor or prefer a more linear plot

See it if you appreciate serious, well-acted, slower paced dramas

Don't see it if you are looking for something more uplifting

See it if you're curious about what a rock musical portrayal of Robert Moses looks like

Don't see it if you're looking for a show that does justice to Robert Moses's complicated legacy or even just has a focused plot line and a memorable score

See it if you enjoy beautifully produced, thought-provoking plays about historical events that still have relevance today

Don't see it if you prefer grander productions to more intimate, serious performances

See it if you enjoy period pieces with creative staging and exceptional acting enough to offset a lack of plot

Don't see it if you do not enjoy slow-moving character studies with little action

See it if you would enjoy a brilliantly hilarious and quirky, but surprisingly poignant, one man show

Don't see it if you do not enjoy irreverent humor

See it if you want to see a different kind of musical that's hilarious and witty, while still managing to be quite moving at times

Don't see it if you're not a fan of offbeat humor

See it if you are looking for a generic, entertaining show with all the Broadway staples

Don't see it if you like your musicals to have cohesive, well-thought-out plots

See it if you like uplifting and charming adaptations of classic stories

Don't see it if you're a curmudgeon

See it if you're looking for a refreshing, upbeat show

Don't see it if you're looking for a more serious show

See it if you appreciate serious, thought-provoking dramas with social relevance

Don't see it if you're looking for a lighthearted, escapist show