Susan 90

See it if You love Mary Louise Parker and don’t mind writing rhat’s nearly all narration.

Don't see it if You want real interaction through dialogue

Also This was a real disappointment. I had high hopes for this production considering all the praise it has garnered
That being said, the lead performance was quite good... Read more Read less

See it if Arbery presents point of view he does not necessarily agree with, and with eloquence and empathy. The characters are beautifully drawn.

Don't see it if You only want to see shows whose characters espouse your personal beliefs, and you don't appreciate great writing.

Also Arbery is a brilliant young playwright. After seeing Plano last year, I was delighted to see that Playwrights Horizons was presenting one of his plays. I want to see everything he does!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy originality, clever dialogue ang wonderful performances (yes, it’s loosely based on Uncle Vanya, but still highly original).

Don't see it if You have no sense of humor

Also It’s hilarious at times, and quite moving at others. I left the theater feeling exhilarated. Great fun!... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate highly original plays which are expertly acted and directed

Don't see it if You only like traditional plots, and don’t appreciate absurdity an surrealism

Also This play blew me away. It was hysterically funny at times, but so much more. I will see everything I can by this playwright and with these actors. I rarely give anything this high a score!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy nontraditional theater and moving personal stories

Don't see it if you need to see shows with traditional plot lines

See it if You like to see social issues handled with intelligence, and excellent acting.

Don't see it if You need to see a comedy

See it if You enjoy excellent writind and acting

Don't see it if You’re homophobic

See it if You were a fan of Sex and the City

Don't see it if You didn’t like (or aren’t familiar with) the show

Also This show is a lot of fun if you’re a S&TC fan.

See it if You like great singing, dancing and a wonderful collection of songs

Don't see it if you don’t like music

Also This show was exhilirating. The whole audience was cheering, and didn’t want it to be over. What a talented cast!... Read more Read less

See it if You only care about plays being signed as well as spoken

Don't see it if You expect it to have the charm of other plays by Craig Lucas

Also I hate to leave a negative review of a play by someone I admire, but this was a great disappointment, even though it contained excellent performances. I understand the intent, but it was overly moralistic and cliche.... Read more Read less

See it if A few very good performances and one excellent performance are enough for you .

Don't see it if You need to be engaged throughout the play

See it if You appreciate an inventive approach to classic material with excellent performances.

Don't see it if You only like traditional theater

Also This company is excellent. sorry to say tonight was the last performance. Great interpretations of Brecht/Weill classics.... Read more Read less

See it if You like wit and excellent acting

Don't see it if You’re homophobic

See it if You enjoy plays which focus on music and recent American history, and feature excellent actors.

Don't see it if You need total originality.

Also I enjoyed the play very much, even though it's not on the level of Skeleton Crew (the other play I've seen by Morisseau). The performances were excellent all around, and the lead actor also plays a mean trumpet.

The second lead (in my opinion) whose character is named Corn, displays fine comic chops, and almost makes you ignore the cliches which keep the play from being first-rate. But I do recommend it, and will look for more plays from this playwright.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to laugh! Everyone in the theater was smiling.

Don't see it if If you were expecting an original David Ives play. This is an adaptation

See it if You like great acting

Don't see it if you need big prodution numbers

Also Mark Rylance ! Need I say more?

See it if You like great acting, and a bit of ambiguity in the message

Don't see it if you need a lot of action

See it if You like imaginative works with great acting!

Don't see it if You only like traditional theater and have no imagination

See it if You want to see three good performances

Don't see it if You need a fast paced show

Also This show would benefit greatly from a more intimate space. The first act dragged a bit, the second picked up. It is worth seeing for the performances.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy unusual conceptual shows

Don't see it if You need a large cast and a standard storyline

See it if You sppreciate excellent revivals

Don't see it if You need a lot of action.

See it if You like dated, didactic plays, with some good performances

Don't see it if It really wasn't worth it. I expected more from a company that usually does excellent work.

See it if If you enjoy a fresh approach to theater, with just the right mix of comedic and serious moments.

Don't see it if you only like traditional plays

See it if You're willing to give unknowns a try, if you can enjoy humor in an uneven production

Don't see it if you need high production values and star power

Also I enjoyed the show even though it was a bit amateur. Some of the actors had great comic chops, and some of the songs were clever. It picked up in the second act.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate great acting and writing with a touch of the surreal

Don't see it if You are literal minded

See it if You like intelligent, well acted plays with a touch of absurdity

Don't see it if you need to see extravagant productions, or only like musicals

Also This was my introduction to Havel’s plays, and I was bowled over. Potomac Theater’s production is a real wow!
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See it if you can enjoy an edgy, well-acted one woman show with a literary provenance.

Don't see it if You need a large cast.

See it if You enjoy futuristic stories and good acting

Don't see it if You need character development

See it if This is a delightful production, cleverly staged and well acted.

Don't see it if you don’t have a heart

See it if You appreciate great absurdist writing and wonderful performances

Don't see it if You need everything to be literal and conventional

See it if You would enjoy a thoroughly delightful self study by on of today’s finest humorists, turned into a remarkable theater piece

Don't see it if You need big production numbers and a big cast.

Also I’ve rarely had such a good time at the theater! Mike is a master!

See it if You want to see a bravura performance

Don't see it if you need a show set in modern times

Also Janet McTeer is fabulous!

See it if you appreciate great acting, and you don’t mind alterstions of classic plays

Don't see it if you hate Chekhov or need a lot of action,

Also I thoroughly enjoyed this production, and thought the acting was excellent. Jay O. Sanders is superb as Vanya.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate great acting and experimentation

Don't see it if you don't like alteration in classics

Also Despite the confusion caused by the mashup of the two plays, it was definitely worth seeing. The acting was excellent all around, and the concept and staging were interesting.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate good acting and writing

Don't see it if You need emotional engagement

See it if You can sit through a somewhat dull first play to see the wonderful, charming, captivating second play.

Don't see it if You need every minute to be first rate.

Also If the Caryl Churchill play had been done by itself, I would have rated this 100! I'll be looking for more productions from this company,... Read more Read less

See it if You like excellent acting and well integrated music

Don't see it if you need big production numbers

See it if You'll see anything with Lois Smith

Don't see it if You need a tight, fast moving script

Also The play, which features excellent acting, really drags in the first act. It comes to life in the second act, mainly because Lois Smith has more dialog. I'm glad I saw it, because I'll see anything with Lois Smith. The other actors are also quite good, but the play is in need of editing and more theatricality.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like great acting and plays about issues

Don't see it if you need action

See it if You like timely drama ( with more than a touch of humor) and excellent performances.

Don't see it if You are extremely literal minded, or if you only like big productyu ions

See it if You like terrific comic performances and excellent singing.

Don't see it if You're a prude.

See it if You enjoy fgreat writing, acting and singing.

Don't see it if You're a prude or homophobe

See it if You enjoy original imaginative work, and some great singing!

Don't see it if You need traditional plot lines or shows that are under two hours

See it if This play, shown at a small off-Broadway theater, deserves a production in a larger venue. Austin Pendleton delivers a masterly performance

Don't see it if You need action, or if you don't appreciate great acting

See it if You like to be intellectually engaged and appreciate brilliance.

Don't see it if You only like traditional plays.

Also This show it literally stunning! Simon McBurney has created a magnificent, completely absorbing theatrical experience.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate great writing and acting

Don't see it if You only like musicals

See it if you want to hear exquisite vocals

Don't see it if you need something new

See it if You like excellent acting, interesting integration of music, touching but not overly sentimental drama

Don't see it if you need to see only current plays