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See it if Interesting in famous movie director creation and his point of view on famous story. Good ensemble looks like real gang members not actors

Don't see it if Prefer classic version;105 min no intermission.Overboard with the modern day problems,exaggerated political message.

See it if Like silent movies and the good parody on it. Talented ensemble that looks as good as a top star. Respectful to the past show with soul

Don't see it if Too cool for the old movies,dislike man in dress and heels,prefer real vocal, think such shows are outdated,need younger actor to play Lily

Also Nice costumes,thank to the creators. "Lily" moves perfectly on heels.

See it if Like family dramedy with a little of everything:fun,sadness,irony,dirty jokes; agree that people after 60 deserve their chance for happiness

Don't see it if Some long dialogs can be trimmed,mother telling her son about getting "head" when her sons were left alone might be considered dirty by some

Also Nice evening, people were laughing a lot without thinking too much. Sometimes we need such entertainment that touches serious subjects and not annoys viewers... Read more Read less

See it if Good performance by young and talented. Music and different approach to the ancient story

Don't see it if Prefer traditional legend.

See it if Tolstoy's novel presented as extravaganza of talents, music, jokes, and moral.Even tragedy gives you not a desperation but just sadness.

Don't see it if You are a bookworm who dosn't accept even slightly different interpretation of classical book. Dislike shows "on budget"

Also Very worth to be seen. Smart usage of all available doors and space. Dolly is hillarious, Varenka is a gem, Vronskii is as tempter as he supposed to be. Show has all the chances to be another big production (if someone willing to put some money toward it). Slightly reminds of "Natasha, Pier.."
Small room, fits 30-35 people, 2 types of chairs, both not so comfortable (folding chairs and high chairs).... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see different approach to Christmas, Santa's choice of partner.The story begins when a young boy asked to get a doll for Christmas..

Don't see it if Homophobic, no sense of humor. 80 minuts, no intermission.Do not approve on parents who support their kid's decision to be non binary

Also Good work of lighting, video, sound design. Show giving us ideas how the public hysteria can ruin even the most loved holiday and that love makes people brave and they do come out.
Phrases: Christmas-Town Diversity Committee; Family Against Gay Agenda (F.A.G.A.). To the lady, who started to fall asleep during the performance: hope that you had a nice sleep but next time-DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT ROW, HAVE RESPECT TO THE PERFORMER AND VIEWERS, TAKE THE BACK ROW OR STAY HOME!!!!... Read more Read less

See it if Like both stars, want to pay respect to Len Cariou; understand that people of certain age can't memorize their lines and need a prompter

Don't see it if Situation on stage is too paintfull as you have a family member with dementia. Feel sorry for actors who are in need of more rehearsal time

Also We all can be in such situation, lonely, partialy depending on kids, losing sense of time and modern reality, but holding memories from the more happier past.
Our jokes will sound lame and stupid, but we will treasure our independence as the last bridge with the real life. Old age isn't pleasant, on stage and outside of the theatre.... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see a new version of an old play.Have enough strength for uncomfortable chairs (I asked for another seat and my wish was granted)

Don't see it if Dislike tension and uneven acting skills, want some color on stage,not just grey and black,tired of another play hinting on modern politics

See it if Like Mr.Phillips's creation

Don't see it if Feel sorry for the good actors, who were supposed to fake emotions when participating in mediocre play

Also Absolutely dislike Larry's acting skills. Overacting, scary mimicking in all the wrong times, wooden soldier like body language and absolutely "0" chemistry with his "girlfriend." Next time better do the writting, stay away from acting.
Elyse and Todd are also unconvincing as husband and wife (age difference is too obvious), they can be perfect as mother and son, good acting skills, sorry that they were used incorrectly.
Jamie is good, only one who is not "plastic".... Read more Read less

See it if Interesting in Mr.Carter's presidency, worry about global warming, female involvement in politics and good acting of Ross Alden and cast

Don't see it if No intermission, 100 min, tired of the attempts to squeeze feminism in every play; not sure why female should play Carter and male plays her

Also "Trend of the season"- another show about several days in life of the President. Let's keep up with the trend and create shows about every American President, even if they did not do anything worthy:)) Reminds of "Hilary and Clinton ", also shows the author's interpretation of the days prior to the important event in American history and how Mr.Carter supposedly paid for his honesty. You will definitely have something to think about after the performance (for example, who should be the next President to create show about).... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see talented work of all, from show creator,actors to lighting designer.Show about mental loneliness in marriage and after it's over

Don't see it if Popping pills, alcohol, crazy tantrums ,potential threat with scissors and killing(maybe for real, maybe in the sick mind)

Also Exaggerated life of "rednecks " with sympathy and some humor.2 people who can't be without each other but can't find the consensus till one scary night. But it can be too late, their brains and bodies already depend on medicine..
Restroom located on stage!!!... Read more Read less

See it if Still romantic in your heart,believe in happy ending, like good voices and can think positively after somehow boring musical

Don't see it if Want action, fights, curses, naked bodies, suicide attempts or anything from the modern life shows

Also 2,5 hours instead of announced 2 hours.
Wisteria flowers were given upon entering the theater, nice idea... Read more Read less

See it if family,religion are not just an empty sound for you. If you were/are in a similar situation and want to be devoted to your relatives

Don't see it if Dislike music, prison talks, all Muslim whatsoever, black box theatre,small lobby, etc,etc

See it if Only if you must to support someone from the cast and she/he will not forgive you if you skip

Don't see it if Just love yourself and save 2 hours of your life by simply not going. You will not learn anything or see something worth seen

Also First preview and...tradition, tradition: 20 minutes delay because of "technical problem." Can it be checked in advance?Definitely! Some pieces of the old chronicle mixed with kid's level computer design projected on the back wall. All characters are on stage and Chorus calls them to do their part. Two the most often used phrases :"bad teeth" and "Jews". The show is not trying to show the connection or similarities between Stalin's wife, Nadya, and Russian poet Mayakovsky suicides, they just mention it several times during first part and have Nadya look and walk zombie-like style.... Read more Read less

See it if Support to the new theatre, like the plot, can recognize hints toward current politica situation; expect a comedy

Don't see it if Do not like to see and to feel despair on stage and repetative dialogs. Sounds are realistic but too loud - not for the nervous people

Also Too long ( time that ushers tell you is incorrect, even when they insist that show was cut already), no intermission, inconvenient chairs. Good staging, sound and light design.... Read more Read less

See it if Pryce and Atkins - high level "old school" actors

Don't see it if do not want to see staged anamnesis of the patient with early stage of Alzheimer disease.

Also Very attention required show, you need really to be into it to understand what is going on. The theatre was full, mostly good looking people after 60. To my surprise some of them had no manners and respect to other people and actors. As soon the room went dark, they started to unwrap candy or to open packs of whatever. Telephones were beeping as well. What the h..l? You are that desperate for attention and can not eat your candy before the show? No, you need people to take attention from stage and give you "the look."... Read more Read less

See it if want to show support to actors,expected comedy ( it is not, even when advertising say so), like everything that 59E59 theater does

Don't see it if Mix but no match: King Arthur, modern day writer and medieval time consultant, glioblastoma and magic sword, too long and strange ending

Also Zach's brother is very good, funny and caring, only one normal character... Read more Read less

See it if Just see it. Mostly everything is good about the show, 4 actors, set, music, accents,shoes and hair

Don't see it if Dislike word of fiction.Need a seal of official approval on every page of the script and think that actors should be more look alike Beatles

Also Once again, the theater is going the great job bringing nice shows to New Yorkers. Theater's respect to their customers makes me unhappy and yes, even uncomfortable. Why to keep people (some of them Seniors with cans) waiting till very last moment? It's not like they have another performance in the same room. People getting more and more inpatient waiting shoulder to shoulder and some even forgetting their age and dignity trying to push neighbor to get a better spot. Can ushers just let people to proceed to their seat a little earlier? Having someone's stinky breath directly to your face because you were trying to be polite and came earlier-it is not how you want to spend time before the show.... Read more Read less

See it if Good voices, very energetic cast, interesting outfits

Don't see it if Expecting interesting plot, more jokes. You can sleep at home, not during performance as did men next to me and ahead of me.

Also Smart idea to add merchandises during the intermission, "McBeth" style, to have special burgers in a bar and have ushers to wear McBeth aprons and hats. Really creative approach.... Read more Read less

See it if 4 girls, each with her own problems and dark past bonded via strange club..They becoming too obsessed and game was turned into a tragedy.

Don't see it if Blood, imitation of a cat sacrifice, imitation of abortion using a hanger, blood again..

See it if Funny at times with the hints toward current political situation;if you enjoy complete nudity on stage,sex with divorcee as soon as you meet

Don't see it if Sex imitation on stage, curses, uneven dispersion of jokes within episodes; plain show, not bad, but it's OK not to see it

Also Stairs to mezzanine (Elevator is there but takes forewer to wait), narrow seats, small Perrier bottle costs $7, problem with the ticket scanners, especially for the E-tickets. Show was advertised as comedy, but some episodes are boring, definetely need some trim, no need for 2 hours and 30 min (with intermission). Something is missing,and with the exception of Ian Barford's good acting, the rest of the cast looks like apprentices. No sparks in the eyes, they know their part, but you can pull random people from the crowd, give them some time to learn their part, and it will be not less than actors from the show... Read more Read less

See it if Exquisite work of Ms.Parker,interesting plot, ending makes imagination to continue the story;highly professional work of lighting designer

Don't see it if 90 min without intermission; canser related subject affects your mood, list of medications to use to commit suicide feels too much

Also Sad show, someone may call it even depressing. Connection between professor and her student, his novel, her health issues, cry for help...and student's death. Hard to tell if the story is work of Bella's imagination (she is a creative writing professor) or she was just recording the real life situation. Anyway, the story is about 2 lonely people who found each other in a good way but strange twists of life separated them forever... Read more Read less

See it if Nice show telling the story about 5 friends growing together.

Don't see it if Child abuse,accent, theatre located inside of the church, no restrooms on theatre level

See it if Want to know another "his story" about person who all of a sudden became Mr.President.His way of understanding and solving hard situations.

Don't see it if Stubborn enough to blame Johnson for everything that happened in 1960th without admitting good things that he did for the country

Also Cute idea with voting booths in a lobby did not fully work as computers stoped working before the beginning of the show (I still got my pin, thanks).
Staging...hm, actors just sitting there all the time or walking back and forth during important monologs -not such a good idea. Show needs some trim, almost 3 hours (with an intermission after 1h 30 min).Merchandise are too overpriced, simple magnet (just a show's name) - $15 !!!... Read more Read less

See it if can see and think ahead and to be able to find several interesting ideas in the "row" plot. You understand that the whole story is utopian

Don't see it if Full of criticism; episodes with lobotomy looks stolen from the "One flew over the cuckoo's nest. "

Also Show was 15 minutes late:))
Between 4 shows from the Dream Up that I saw already , The Whipped is the best so far. Not perfect, not super interesting, but can provoke your brain to think and sense of humor that author used to bring serious problems to your attention... Read more Read less

See it if funny show where every cast member is a star. Fluffy, but so positive. Mafia looking good, songs are beautiful, show improves your mood

Don't see it if Traditionalist who wants one and only classical version of famous play. Grumpy person who can't stand 2 hours on regular soft chairs

Also Go, go, see it and enjoy. Veterans and newcomers are so good, wonderful assemble who are not afraid to look stereotypical but hilarious... Read more Read less

See it if Received low grades for your historical project(even many years ago)and still want to fix it;can follow family line mixed with famous events

Don't see it if Want something that looks like a show,prefer more music and do not care about author's relatives(their stories were interesting)

See it if Think that you can fully understand the British humor from 70th.Good, but very grotesque and clownish acting.

Don't see it if Too long. Prefer light comedy.

See it if Support cast, have some very limited fun, unable to use Google and to read about Christmas traditions in different countries

Don't see it if Do not want show with the audience participation; some jokes are not for the kids, some are too childish. Dislike classical storie's spoof

Also Room for 99 people, only 10 were present.
Actors are good, did their best... Read more Read less

See it if Like old style operetta with the naive libretto and very happy ending, where lovers united under the huppah and bad people are punished

Don't see it if Prefer more sepious plot, dislike Jews, their culture, and subtitles; feel that no need to revive old shows or almost forgotten Yuddish

Also Lovely performance with beautiful voices and costumes, all actors are very professional; super good orchestra.
Little to be fixed: when standing under the hupah, man supposed to cover their head; some Russian subtitles were different from the English or Yuddish translation. Museum is located by the water, surrounded by rich but very empty neighbourhood, especially when it's dark. The nearest subway is located on Rector Street, and hereby might create a problem for some people to reach it.... Read more Read less

See it if Nice entertainment,good voices

Don't see it if Want something serious and full of drama

See it if Think that by watching the show you can understand all the secrets of US judicial system; good interpretation of boss-emloyee "relationship"

Don't see it if tired of ## me too movement, and agree that in certain situations hard to blame only one person. "A dog doesn't worry an unwilling bitch."

See it if Nice show, no spoilers here. You might have different reasons to see it, but you will not regret (I think).It's funny and sad,but gives hope

Don't see it if Have family member dissapeared, you or someone dear are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks or just terribly missing the loved one

Also 95 min, no intermission, good acting, real tears, you might see such people around you but never pay attention. The show gives you an idea that you can find a solution to any problem if you really want to.... Read more Read less

See it if Want to see another interpretation of a famous rock opera and can appreciate what you see. Voices were good as well as dances and orchestra

Don't see it if Think that stage full of furniture can contribute to show's success;superfan of Patty or Madonna and can't accept someone else playing Evita

Also Bare stage, two Evitas, one of them wonders around as a ghost during several major songs;sometimes hard to hear the lyrics; but it's all minor, and show's creators deserve their chance... Read more Read less

See it if 2 masters on stage . Interesting events that I never heard of .

Don't see it if Do not like small production Think that you know everything and do not need an extra information or sceptical that such events ever happened

See it if Lovely performance, all actors are good (and their voices), quick costumes change and perfect work of orchestra and lighting designers

Don't see it if 95 minutes,no intermission.Think that life of Albert Einstein and creation of Theory of Relativity must be told only by boring scientists

Also First preview..and the show started on time!! No "technical difficulties!!!"
Can be used to explain the Theory of Relativity for Dummies. Even I understood:))... Read more Read less

See it if Looking for light comedy and do not have too high expectations about Harry Busey. He was on stage and this is only what's really matter

Don't see it if Like monumental staging, dislike musical, and never giving a chance to the young actors with beautiful voices and not so good acting skills

Also It is a comedy, so look at it without been too critical; do not expect it to be super moralistic. Before getting tickets ,people had an idea that it might hurt some religious believes. If this is the reason for all the negative reviews - stay home next time and do not use the promotion, only because it costs $5 or $8.
Show is unfinished, but some songs are very funny, voices are good, and supporting actors , who can act, dance, play musical instruments are a big plus.
"We need more girls on earth" is almost can be considered as pro-feminist anthem, but done with a good sense of humor and without making anyone feeling uncomfortable. Good job, Kim Steele!... Read more Read less

See it if 2 talanted actors with 3 boxes and 3 screens are able to tell the story about up's and downs of famous and not so famous Jewish sportsmens

Don't see it if denying Holocaust, approve Hitler;like more people on stage and prefer musicals.

Also Show that makes you think; give you some info about people from the past who had to constantly proof themselves during the rise of fascism. They did it differently, some prefered to ignore the political situation and concentrate on sport only, burying their head in the sand as an ostrich with any mentioning of their nationality or political preferences. They did not win, but they survived and were able to immigrate, so who are we to blame those people?
Every time in SoHo Playhouse I notice the very dirty stage. I do know that actors are very superstitious and there are so many traditions related to the good performance, but I do not know any related to the garbage on stage. It's unhealthy for actors as well to touch, to seat or to lay down. Clean it, or next time give me a broom or mop, I will do it :))... Read more Read less

See it if Want a really good entertaining and heartwarming play, perfect actors work where they know their parts and not pretend but live onstage.

Don't see it if Not a lot of reasons not to see; think "boring"if show recreats the autmosphere of a tiny village with its lifestyle. Dislike sicilians.

See it if want to see new play by Aaron Posner

Don't see it if too long, too much talking, using unnatural voices. Expect to look a little like Chechov's play "The Seagull", not as tasteless variation.

See it if Family drama,connection between 2 gay men and their daughter; former lover came to town;problem at school and a smart pot dealer. The end.

Don't see it if Multiracial gay couple;fling with the former boyfriend, too smart girl sacrificing her future fighting teacher; and no time off for dads

Also All actors are good, every one оn its own unique way.Kara Young is so realistic that it scares. Bravo to Adam Langdon and Patric Breen.
What I really dislike that how the author uses the "racial card." When girl who is senior in high school argues with her teacher, she uses:"you are the white teacher and I'm the black student, so you will be wrong when I tell principal" and when daughter in trouble and again is absolutely guilty, father said " she will go to prison because she is a black girl." Common, it was absolutely unnecessary and out of storyline. The author, who is African American himself tried too hard to satisfy certain popular movements, and forgot his own plot where one dad is white, "poor black girl" going to prestigious university and second dad can easily give 5000 to a needy former flame. Sure, this is exactly how "poor, discriminated" people live and bad, bad white New Englanders are guilty in one family's problems.... Read more Read less

See it if Expect to find something new about blow job that will make you to regret ever doing it after listening to Ms Novak

Don't see it if Performer walking back and forth carrying long cord microphone and sometimes placing fingers in her mouth imitating ...

Also Talks too fast, jumps from one subject to another, feels like she already crossed the line between frisky and dirty. Public (mostly young people) liked it. Several middle age couples left (show goes without intermission, so you really need to dislike what you see to be brave enough to leave).Hooray to those people!!... Read more Read less

See it if want to extend knowledge about rap or get some basic ideas about rap. The show is good for people who knows and who never listen to rap

Don't see it if expecting to get rap guide to culture-you will not get it. Will be improvisations, little from science, sociology, biology, study of sexes

Also very talented performer and show creator, who is acting not as stereotypical rapper, but as a very educated person. Be ready that you will not be able to finish the rap song as many audience members, but you will get some intersting info.Yes, microphone, long cord was constantly creating scary situations.... Read more Read less

See it if Believe that there is life after 60; full of emotions, ups and downs, friendships and betrayals;that wrinkles do not make you less desirable

Don't see it if Do not believe in friendship, expect the storyline to be more polished,think that 3 couples living together can be only in German porno

Also "All happy families resemble each other, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." The play is the perfect example that people in every age have emotions, feelings, problems and want to be happy. All, but one actress, were very good.... Read more Read less

See it if Show about everything:love, feminism, gadgets, where is our place on life and how not to miss your lucky chance. Nice costumes

Don't see it if Today was the last day for performance, so no need to say anything bad

See it if Very funny and light show, actors who like what they doing,growing plant, talented manipulation crew, band that is not covering voices

Don't see it if Difficult to walk upstairs, seats are not very wide, consider yourself a perfectionist who always know how to do things better.

Also Sold out performance, every cast member has an opportunity to show what they good at, singing or comical side of their personality. For the souvenirs lovers: 3 different designs of Tshirts ($40), key chain, magnet ($10), and a plant in a box which say"Feed Me"... Read more Read less

See it if Funny old play that uses humor to talk about serious stuff; just the right amount of hints about modern politic and #me too movement

Don't see it if Think that 19th century play can not be changed and diluted with the modern life situations; dislike lighthearted usage of ancient heroes

See it if Another interpretation of classical musical/book;good orchestra; wonderful Brian Edward Levario as Emcee,who can act and sing, talented cast

Don't see it if Want more emotions on stage(at times looked boring and slow), dislike small theatre, expect actress who plays Sally not just sing but to act

See it if expect at least one show from the Dream Up 2019 to be good.Poor actors did try their best with the script created by not so talented writer

Don't see it if Wasted your time with others shows from the Dream Up festival. Whoever choose this year participants did not do the good job.

Also Talented actors, they were trying to save the day, but....

See it if 4 talented actors trying to show female's place in different times and circumstances. Episodes 1,2 are real joy and fun

Don't see it if The last episodes makes to start checking your watch. The logorrhea is cute only for babies who just learned to talk not for the actors