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See it if you like R&H; want to see it done in new and wonderful ways.
Don't see it if you don't like immersive theater; you don't like new orchestrations and arrangements of older works.
See it if You want to see one of the emeralds of theater; a work about societal control, individuality, acceptance, and love; if you like Wizard of Oz
Don't see it if You don't like when rules are defied.
See it if you want to see a new work that's REALLY FUN; a mature re-imagination of Alice in Wonderland, à la Wicked to Wizard of Oz.
Don't see it if You don't like real life, darker, versions of fairy tales.
See it if you are interested in theater that's experimental, personally-driven, and Jewish.
Don't see it if you want a [strong] story line.
See it if you want to see a new musical with really good modern ballet intertwined
Don't see it if you want a clear story-line and traditional musical
See it if you like one man shows; you want to see something completely different, about authenticity and emotional healing; you want to be read :)
Don't see it if you don't like one man shows; you don't like audience participation (though very little pressure)
Also the unique thing about this Empath was his humility and healthy dose o... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a well written, relevant, fun and emotional gay themed play; with a good balance between comedy and drama
Don't see it if if you don't like family drama
See it if you want to see a truly contemporary queer story told creatively and poetically (though not Shakespearean).
Don't see it if you don't like non-traditional stories, storylines, and if you want a full length and fully developed play.
Also This is my second performance at LCT3 and I am now in love with them. ... Read more Read less
See it if you like rhythm, want a family friendly show
Don't see it if you're looking to be thoroughly entertained. many parts are slow, boring, and repetitive.
See it if You want to see something really different: a parody of theater, very meta, very funny.
Don't see it if You don't like silly quirky comedies. There really is no message here, it's a parody.
See it if You're a fan of HP or if you like Fantasy in general; you want to see some epic staging, special effects, with great acting/story too.
Don't see it if You don't like HP, fantasy, YA style stories.
Also Anthony Boyle (Scorpio Malfoy) stole the show. Also, Scorpio so deserv... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see some classic Broadway. Jazz, Fosse, Sex, Drama.
Don't see it if You want a traditional story plot and fast moving show. This is a revue, vaudeville, type show.
Also Too long. Some low energy numbers.
See it if You want to see the classic, with some amazing singing.
Don't see it if You don't like abstract short works of songs that aren't connected.
See it if You want to see a very important historical work that's easily understandable.
Don't see it if You're expecting a super contemporary piece that "could have been written today" with our current progress.
Also The fact that this story was written in and about the pre-Stonewall er... Read more Read less
See it if You want to go on a long and profound journey with an amazing ensemble.
Don't see it if You can't handle long, cerebral, works; especially older ones where the dialect/speech is harder to follow.
Also Who am I to criticize a great playwright; I do think this work could h... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a cool contemporary play at a very nice non-profit theater. This is the stuff Theatre is built on.
Don't see it if You want a fully developed piece.
See it if If you like Shakespeare, or any word play, sociopolitical commentary; if you like having (or watching others have) a fun time with drinks
Don't see it if You don't want a party show and mature themes; if you don't like the premise
See it if You're Jewish; you want an interesting off-broadway experience; see and hear a few incredible actresses
Don't see it if You don't like predictable, rehashed, stories
See it if You want to see a good fun show; if you've ever been religious or know someone who is.
Don't see it if You don't want hear swear words and critical thinking about religion; you're looking for a more realistic, life-like, show.
See it if You want to see a intimate, sweet, and moving musical; you are a fan of Harvey Milk and support LGBTQ; you're Jewish
Don't see it if You don't like cliches; though I must say this show worked them very well and it was ultimately quite profound and moving
See it if You want to have a fun, light-hearted, show with lots of funny sex talk and jokes.
Don't see it if You don't like audience participation.
See it if You want to see some probably the most detailed and creative set ever; you want a cast and story predominantly by and about POC.
Don't see it if You don't like cliches; you want a memorable score.
See it if you like amazing singing,dancing, and comedy; you like the "showbiz homage genre"
Don't see it if you want a real, relevant, drama, without fun and cliched caricatures.
Also Kelli O'hara. 'nuf said.
See it if You like Cher's music and to see S.J.B. give her EVERYTHING. Truly profound.
Don't see it if You don't like jukebox musicals and their Books.
See it if You want a classic Braodway adapted - but make it modern age.
Don't see it if If you don't want think about male privilege and gender inequality.
Also Fun Choreo!
See it if you want to see something very relevant, political, unbiased, and funny
Don't see it if you want a real, full out, comedy show.
Also the message seemed to matter more than the laughs.
See it if you like noir, comedy, improv, audience interaction, and unique fun experiences.
Don't see it if you don't like racy, sexual, provocative, and thoughtful comedy. or if you don't like audience participation.
Also one of the best comedy shows ever! a true performer artist. did a real... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a fun show dealing with homosexuality and family dynamics with fun character work.
Don't see it if you're looking for well written, realistic, story-telling.
See it if You want to see some great acting, a phenomenal leading actress, and a very interesting and poetic piece of theater.
Don't see it if you want a "regular" play with strong paced story and storytelling decisions.
Also lots of interesting choices. Frequent, curtained, and lengthy scene ch... Read more Read less
See it if you want some background to Fiddler and it's original writer Sholom Aleichem; you like Jewish/Yiddish culture.
Don't see it if You're expecting a full length scripted story; you don't like stripped down productions.
Also This is a series of montages, stories, songs, scenes, etc. almost like... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a contemporary play just provocative enough, super relevant, and fun, with amazing actors. If you like family drama :)
Don't see it if You don't like relevant stories that make one think about society, privilege, and existentialism.
See it if You speak Yiddish and Hebrew and want to experience more of the Jewish flavor of the characters (or via the supertitles)
Don't see it if You're expecting a relevant show and want a proper Yiddish production.
Also I'm sorry to say, this show was irrelevant; nothing new was brought to... Read more Read less
See it if You what to see what real theater is supposed to be. Intimate, intense, edgy, confronting you with an issue, making you face truth.
Don't see it if You don't like edgy, very relevant, works that confront the status quo.
See it if You want to see a great work with great acting that's absurd and non traditional but yet also simple and very relatable.
Don't see it if You don't like indie, real, theater.
Also Good work NYR – another masterful production!
See it if You, your family, etc., saw the original movie and know the music.
Don't see it if You're expecting a fun show that stands on it's own or if you're expecting amazing special effects.
Also Disappointing. They didn't even bother making some jokes or lines for ... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see an amazing new play for our times, with incredible acting.
Don't see it if You don't like stories that make you think about race and privilege.
See it if You want to see a great new piece that speaks to the struggle of creating art and personal demons; incredible set, sound, lighting
Don't see it if You want a very well written script. Some was slow and clunky.
See it if You're a fan of Carole King; you want a fun jukebox style musical, not unlike Jersey Boys.
Don't see it if You want a proper story; don't like slow and boring first acts.
See it if You want a great Play with amazing acting, staging, and reimagining. A wonderful, funny, and profound script, that's very relevant.
Don't see it if It's hard for you to follow older, non-american, plays with older forms of dialect
See it if You want to see female history and female power told through song
Don't see it if You want more of a proper show with a story, dialogue, and more of a flow.
See it if You want to see a very contemporary, new work that's extremely relevant and moving; you want to see a great ensemble of actors.
Don't see it if You want a well directed, fully developed, play.
See it if You want to see: A wonderfully arranged classic that's easily understandable; some epic ensemble numbers; amazing set and staging.
Don't see it if You don't like the older, patriarchal works; you don't like above average length musicals.
See it if You want to be mesmerized by a classic; you want to see some of the most beautiful ballet choreography on Broadway; you like surrealism
Don't see it if You don't like dance heavy show; you don't like classical Broadway; you don't like legit singing; you don't like surrealism
See it if You want to experience a masterpiece of theater and art; from every word of dialogue, to every stage direction.
Don't see it if You don't like commentary on love, politics, philosophy, religion, society, racism, morals, justice, and gay.
Also This is honestly one of the best pieces of theater, or of any art, I h... Read more Read less
See it if You like pop/singer-songwriter musicals; you want a contemporary, fun, and light story.
Don't see it if You want a very memorable score with hit tunes; you want a 'broadway' musical with tap numbers, etc.