Theresa 2007

See it if A nicely staged play about a micromanaging mom who hired a hipster nanny. Very good acting.

Don't see it if A bit repetitive. The less than two hours play felt a long.

Also All the scenes except for one, between the nanny and Lucy, are contrary to what was being said. Maybe scenes depicting as such would have helped.
A bit disappointing- only because of how much better this could have been. Still worth seeing.... Read more Read less

See it if Want to support the musicians and the actors on stage.

Don't see it if You expect a cohesive story. At 2 hours with an intermission, it felt too long.

Also Reading the author’s note in the playbill, I looked forward to an interesting premise since I was familiar with the Archie comics of yore. Alas, it did not do it for me.
Some in the audience enjoyed it way much more than I did.
Also, how did it come to pass that Jughead, the most chill character in the Riverdale gang, became the most uptight and irritating character? Maybe a real crown, not a crownlike hat would have made him funny and interesting.... Read more Read less

See it if A play with boundless imagination, a bit silly and humorous.

Don't see it if Not into quirky plays.

Also The play is about an hour. Well acted. This play is for someone who can accept the weirdness and the absurdity of it all.
If Frankenstein’s monster wasn’t “overall unhappy”, then there is hope for the rest of us.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a timely well acted thought provoking play.

Don't see it if Felt a bit long on some of the scenes.

Also Very good story, maybe just that not all questions are answered. Solid acting by the cast. Made me think well after the play ended.... Read more Read less

See it if A circus for kids and adults alike. Fast paced one hour show. A light show for the holidays.

Don't see it if You prefer a circus with animals.

See it if You want to see a classic. Great stage, costumes and orchestra. A simple linear story.

Don't see it if Almost 3 hours

See it if You want to see the imagined (back)story to the real life collaboration between 2 great modern artists.

Don't see it if Felt a bit long. Intermission is not needed.

Also I think one will very much enjoy this play if they believe in the veracity of the imagined interactions between the 2.
For a play about 2 very interesting larger than life artists, it falls a bit flat.

Great acting by the cast.

For all the talk about who is better between the 2- last year, Warhol’s piece of work became the most expensive art by an American, supplanting a record previously held by Basquiat. Both are just gifted with immense talent.... Read more Read less

See it if Interested in a well acted quirky play about a church’s youth group. It’s an imaginative comedic take on some Christian beliefs.

Don't see it if Not into absurdist comedy especially one that is critical of the Christian religion. The play can be confusing on what it wants to be.

Also Very talented young cast.
I did not get all what the playwright is trying to say (human turning into a bird).
The playwright’s critique of religion is not new or certainly not unique to me.
Could have been more cohesive. Started well but falls short of the promise of what could have been.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a well staged and acted play esp. by S. Henderson.

Don't see it if You want a clear ending

Also Personally, this is funnier than the comedic play A’int No Mo. The smaller broadway venue worked well for the play. Nicely staged.
The ending brought more (new) questions.... but still a very good production. See it for the great performance by Stephen M. Henderson.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of stand up comedy - Not having anything remotely political remarks in this show is much welcomed.

Don't see it if You expect a traditional play. It’s storytelling in a standup comedy style.

See it if You are into KPop or want to see more of a singing and dancing concert-like show. Talented cast. See it for the energetic dancing.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see a predictable plot.

Also Not my music genre so the curiosity was there to see it. Nice to see that half of the audience were young and they were totally enjoying themselves. Their enthusiasm was infectious.

Nice stage, lighting and a great use of video projections. Maybe not for everyone but something different in Broadway for the usual theatre goers.... Read more Read less

See it if Into a simple well acted play about 2 people who meet again on a train many years after breaking up.

Don't see it if You expect a complicated storyline.

Also At 75 minutes, it dragged a bit. Seeing this play would probably induce one to look back and have a retrospective about own life’s decisions.
Nice set.... Read more Read less

See it if You are into seeing a well acted, not so related skits about being Black in America today.

Don't see it if You would be offended by copious cursing throughout the show

Also The play is a serious social commentary rather than a comedic play which was how it was billed.
The series of skits were not cohesive to pack a punch and the ending further muddles it. (It’s like watching SNL, some skits are funny and some are just not.)
I like the humor of the young playwright, but for me, the comedy was just few and far in between. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with on his next stage project.
The great acting talents of the cast were shown on the more subtle scenes.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see 2 monologues interwoven with folk music.

Don't see it if Not into folk music or if you prefer to see a play acted out..

Also Although nice singing by the band, I would have preferred to have the stage focused on the actors playing father and son and not have the band in the center.... Read more Read less

See it if Interested in a well acted play. Still a relevant play today. You are a baseball fan.

Don't see it if Not into male nudity or you absolutely are not into baseball.

Also I’m a bit biased in liking the play since I’m a big baseball fan. The play has references to baseball and knowing them helps in understanding the nuances in the dialogue..

I think it is still relevant and not dated since no ACTIVE major leaguer yet has come out as gay - so that’s over 100 years and counting.
Great acting overall, with J. Williams as a believable ball player. The wonderfully narration by B. Heck. helps in moving the play along.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to see a rarely staged play that is well produced. Nice costumes.

Don't see it if Feels a bit long at 2:15 (with one intermission).

Also An old play but topic is still relevant. There may be more choices presently, but couples now still go through similar issues.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see an unusual play about pedophiles in a group home. Greatly acted. Made me think even long after the show.

Don't see it if The heavy subject matter may not be of your interest. Will not be for everybody.

Also This is a bold play. It presents both the abuser and the one abused. Not preachy.... Read more Read less

See it if Interested in the story of the life of one Chinese immigrant before coming here. Very well acted. It’s 100 minutes without intermission.

Don't see it if Into musicals or linear plays.

See it if You want to see how the Declaration of Independence came to be. There are funny bits to breakup the long play.

Don't see it if Not into history. Also if not into gender reversal roles.

Also Like Thomas Jefferson said, the declaration should speak for itself. May not be perfect but a worthy accomplishment by the much maligned men (countless jokes about their incompetence in the show)... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see something original that is very well acted. Quirky and weird. Funny.

Don't see it if Not into quirky plays. A bit confusing at times but I enjoyed this play - it’s odd and quaint.

Also Ms. Lavin and Mr. Isaac have great rapport which is a great plus to make this bizarre play work.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan on Mr. Byrne. If interested in listening to snippets of his life. It’s a raw and honest retrospective of his life.

Don't see it if Not into monologues. The first act may be a bit long but has kept me interested throughout.

Also I thought it would be self-indulgent but it did not come off that way. I think because he has lived long enough and earned the gravitas to look back.... Read more Read less

See it if A play about clergy members, who used to believe and are now atheists or at least question their faith, interest you. Good acting.

Don't see it if Not into discussion of faith, religion or belief in a supreme God.

Also It’s an interesting topic that is not oftentimes discussed. With the play in just over an hour, it gets straight to the point which is great.

As a believer, the stories of the clergy are compelling and thought provoking for sure. However, the researcher, who is supposed to play an impartial role, comes of as biased on the side of her non-belief.... Read more Read less

See it if Curious on a well acted Brit production of a very NY story. Masterful acting by R. Fiennes and D. Webb who played the gov.

Don't see it if Not interested in how NY, as far as infrastructure, mostly came to be.

Also Play concentrated on two points of time (almost 30 years apart). Great acting by all.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play that scientifically discusses female biological issues. Also about the choices one makes and consequences of it..

Don't see it if Plays that are talk- heavy is not your thing. The second half feels long.

Also The thing that does not add up for me is the petulant attitude of the daughter. Her condescending and immature reaction to everything just doesn’t add up. Great acting by Ms. Leiner who plays Zelda.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see three talented actors take on multiple roles. Close to 2 hours with no intermission. At times funny.

Don't see it if A clear direction is what you want in a play. The novelty of playing multiple roles/genders fades after I got lost in all the changes.Long.

Also I feel like this is a missed opportunity since it’s well acted and it seems interesting in the first half. It started fairly well when I could still follow the story but towards the second half, it just went out the window for me. Too too long.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a great production overall. See it for the great performances of the 2 leads. Eavesdrop and witness how they play off each other.

Don't see it if You want an uplifting play, then skip this one but see it on another day anyway.

Also Maybe a bit long on the first act but worthwhile to take the play into the 2nd act. Splendid acting by both but the stage veteran Mr Hawkins gave a more nuanced performance.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see fine performances by the 2 actors. Wonderful stage design.

Don't see it if You want to see a lighter fare or are not into monologues.

Also The story of the titular character is more compelling than that of the doctor. Very effective when the two interact with each other.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a musical with a great cast.Great use of the stage and venue. It is hopeful and sweet.

Don't see it if You expect an extravagant set. Irish accents not yet mastered by some (1st day of previews). Still worth seeing.

Also See it for the music. I felt lighthearted after seeing it.

See it if You want to see a well acted, well paced dark comedy. The cutthroat industry of getting into the best schools is timely.

Don't see it if Not into dark comedy, May not be for everyone. If not into plays about characters who do not have a lot of redeeming qualities.

Also A bit more dark comedy that the usual since it’s perpetuated by young people - our future generation.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a very well acted play. Mr. Washington’s performance was so passionate and persuasive that one can’t help but agree with his side.

Don't see it if You have trouble with southern accents. For a play that runs almost 3 hours, it ends a bit abruptly.

See it if Great acting all around. The linear story takes place in a day. I saw it in early previews and it seemed the play went seamlessly.

Don't see it if You may not like the change of setting from the original play. The play is also devoid of twists and turns (which can be a good thing)

See it if You want to see the very fine and powerful performances of W.Pierce & S.Clarke or want to revisit this revival of a classic play.

Don't see it if ..it’s 3 hours and felt like it at times. The first act dragged a bit for me. You are a purist to the play as was written.

Also On this version of Willy Loman, he was portrayed as a bit crazy or losing his mind. I think more than anything, he was delusional and narrow minded on his views and beliefs which caused his self destruction.... Read more Read less

See it if Into a well acted play about family dynamics as they navigate a loss. Good acting, more so with the actors who played as siblings.

Don't see it if You want something light. Overdrawn dramatic scenes.Billed as 90 min but close to 2hrs in early previews. A bit of edits could be beneficial

See it if You want to see fine performances by all. It has funny moments to break up the seriousness of it all.

Don't see it if You are not into serious plays.

Also I liked that It ends on a hopeful note even if the probability of them meeting each other is far fetched. The randomness of things happening is just beyond us.... Read more Read less

See it if Interested to see a play about the Spanish Civil War performed by a Ukrainian and a Belarusian. Nicely staged.

Don't see it if Dragged and repetitive on a few parts.

See it if You are a fan of the 2 leads. It’s a light comedy and the performance is a bit touching.

Don't see it if You expect drama or if listening to musings between two grumpy old men is not your cup of tea.

See it if You want to see a brilliantly told story about a Jewish family. Moving. The intermissionless 2hrs & 10min breezed through for me.

Don't see it if Not into plays. Lots of characters that it may be a bit challenging to follow how they are related to each other..

Also Well produced play that reminds me of The Lehman Trilogy, another play that I liked (the first act was a masterclass). Leopoldstadt is a shorter play. Both are greatly told.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a great version of this musical. Wonderfully acted and songs delightfully sang.

Don't see it if You expect great sets as with other broadway musicals.

Also I WISH this musical was performed with elaborate stage/sets that is typical of a broadway musical. It would have been more magical. Regardless, this is a superb production. The story was clearly told.... Read more Read less

See it if Curious as to how the many adventures of don quixote would be staged in 90 minutes. Very good acting esp by the two leads.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see a play with translations (play was in Spanish).

See it if Interested in a satire of a historical event. Very good acting. Some parts were funny.

Don't see it if Some parts dragged. Not a farce throughout (as billed).

See it if You like a well acted play interspersed with physics. Funny. I enjoyed the (train) ride.

Don't see it if Not into science.

Also The appearance of Isaac Newton, M. Curie and M. Planck is a delight.

See it if You want a light and fun show. Great sets and costumes.

Don't see it if You expect the story to be the same as the movie.

See it if You want to see a play about young love (lust) towards the end of WW2, the lovers’ naïveté and the consequences of it. Well acted.

Don't see it if You want a play to make sense. As it is in early previews, it was not for me.

Also The older couple brings the lighter side of the play but I’m not completely sure as to their connection to the young pair. I do not get their repetitive advice to not think too much and just live when that is what the younger couple did with grave consequences.
Usually, we reason and forgive bad decisions to being young and in love, but it’s hard to root for them. When she found out how and why her neighbors and friends were no longer there, it does not even give her pause to their dalliance. Her reaction or lack of it, does not seem consistent to her character in the story.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a well acted intense drama of a couple dealing with their ill son as they navigate their relationship with each other.

Don't see it if You want to see a lighter fare. Also, in early previews, the 1st act feels a bit long.

Also Great acting by everyone. This can be great with a few tiny edits as it is still in previews. It could end how it is or even without the last 10 minutes of the story. The former ties it up while the latter would give it a more subtle ending but probably more compelling.... Read more Read less

See it if A 90 min well acted play about patients and family members in a waiting room of an outpatient cancer hospital. Much potential here.

Don't see it if Saw this in early previews. Not yet as seamless as it should.

See it if An original new play. It’s a retrospective of what happened in that 1 day; how the passing of time may change on how we remember the past.

Don't see it if You want to see something light. Felt a bit long.

See it if You want to see a well acted play. Korean fables woven into a story that comes together at the end. Great staging.

Don't see it if You want to see something light - tho there are funny moments and a nice act in the middle to break the heavy drama.

See it if You want grand, elaborate staging. Great singing by the whole cast. Medley of pop songs added. See it for all the pomp….

Don't see it if You want substance. This is more on the fun side. Geared toward people who would enjoy all those mishmash of songs.

Also Viewers would find the medley of songs added to be either clever, cheesy, cringe worthy, enjoyable … or a combination. Except for one or two added songs, I personally found it a bit too much since the most profound songs in the musical are the ones that came from the movie.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a tale cleverly told. It’s a one man 90 minute show. It’s what you wished how fairy tales should have been told.

Don't see it if You are not into tales about dragons and queens. You prefer elaborate sets - stage was bare.

See it if Well paced 90 min play. Very good acting by all. Surprisingly a delight.

Don't see it if You want all things neatly tied up in the end. This is a solid off Broadway play. Worth trekking to see it.