Vida

See it if You want to see Matthew Perry's fictional but still very personal journey through alcoholism & how he painfully pushed thru to get sober.

Don't see it if You're going to be unkind. An extremely personal journey for Perry; the topic is not for the faint of heart.

Also How does one deal with love, loss and a longing for something they can never have? I don't know and I'm not sure there is a correct way to properly or appropriately deal with these things in life. That is the main struggle in this play, is when life is not so kind to you, you have a choice to give up or fight. But the choice becomes a struggle of your own will and accepting first who you are. Countless things lead up to addiction and alcoholism or making bad choices based on past troubles from before. Being that Mr. Perry's own addiction was well publicized, one must muster up the courage to share with people that which is deeply personal about overcoming one's demons in a fictional version of yourself. His sarcasm and humor in the play were his failed attempts at dealing with addiction, his life not moving forward and his own utter unhappiness. Mr. Perry is brutally honest about the pain, isolation, and humiliation of one suffering from a broken heart and a broken life.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see good theatre. Great acting, writing, and directing. Whether a layman or theatre connoisseur, this is a great show to watch

Don't see it if You're don't like stories, but This one is good for any crowd.

Also Edward Gorey is an interesting topic to exclusively explore. His life was so unconventional, daring, and bold that it is not only enjoyable to learn about, but the play's small yet dramatic presentation in an intimate theatre setting is well suited. The acting is done superbly in a very well skilled, imaginative, and artistic way by the talented cast. They captured all the nuances of this character from different stages of his life. It came together cohesively and clearly while still maintaining an unconventional and sophisticated presentation of the play. The actors never for a moment break character and because of this, you can easily become immersed in Gorey's mind, world & his art. They captured the essence of the character and did a great job helping to provide an understanding of why this man was the way he was; so eccentric and the challenges that came with having an inventive min. The way he portrayed the world is what makes him.a fascinating figure to watch. Great visuals.... Read more Read less

See it if you are truly a lover and enthusiast of musicals at heart. Like a golden age of Holllywood fairytale.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy music, singing, and dancing.

Also Bryce Pinkman and Lora Lee Gayer are both loveable and adoreable in this delightful musical. Light-hearted and romantic, yet the characters still deal with life-changing decisions that are of high stakes. The singing and music were both beautiful and entertaining. A true pleasure to watch and a most enjoyable experience.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see what all the hype is about and judge for yourself whether it was worth seeing or not.

Don't see it if You want to save money.

See it if You don't mind monotone acting done by some, not all, of the cast. Film acting does not always translate well to the theatre acting.

Don't see it if You enjoy great acting, great drama, and a great theatre experience

See it if You enjoy great acting and thought-provoking questions about different perceptions of how we should look at people and our mental health.

Don't see it if You don't like thought-provoking questions about your own life

See it if You enjoy off-off Broadway with good acting.

Don't see it if You don't like the theatre.

See it if You like stunning masterpieces.

Don't see it if You don't want to be engaged; it was a captivating production. And masterful directing and acting.

See it if You are anyone

Don't see it if Can think of one

See it if You like stories that deal with humanity, destiny, and choices.

Don't see it if You don't want to feel any empathy.

Also A powerful story. Like the movie, it hit home. Bringing the characters' lives to relatability to our own vulnerabilities and flaws as human beings. It is timely and relevant for any period or generation because the message of the play deals with issues about life that we, as people, have been dealing with since the beginning of time: oppression, abuse, inequality, submissiveness, racism, entitlement, gender-related issues, rape, humiliation, dominance, irresponsibility, lies, ingratitude, laziness, disappointment, fear, hope, faith, love, choices, goodness, pride, independence, work, strength, courage, growing up, stability, freedom, learning, letting go, and forgiveness, amongst a host of other things we deal with on a constant basis whether we realize it or not. And each issue within itself has its own built-in degrees of very high stakes for the characters. An important story because it allows us to face our own humanity, behaviors, and the paths we choose for our futures.... Read more Read less

See it if You absolutely enjoy Carole King's work, her remarkable career, life, how it all came to be, and if you enjoy truly enjoy musical theatre

Don't see it if You can't appreciate musical theatre

See it if You don't mind watching a talented and stellar cast reduced in a monotone, static, poor theatre production.

Don't see it if You enjoy great theatre productions.

See it if You love the theatre, masterful acting by a stellar cast, and the incomparable Helen Mirren.

Don't see it if You're not interested in stunning skill and precision done by a stellar cast.

See it if you enjoy stories that speak to the heart. Tony winner Alex Sharpe was brilliant portraying Christopher.

Don't see it if You don't care for stories with compassion, humanity, empathy.

See it if You're interested in human stories of censorship and what it means to give up your freedom of expression.

Don't see it if You don't care about human struggles

See it if You enjoy a great, true story about an extraordinary individual.

Don't see it if You're dead.