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See it if I actually watched this show years ago on West End and fell asleep halfway. It’s extremely hard to land each joke and find new ones..

Don't see it if The ensemble was so strong tonight, and well deserved the standing ovation. The directing is super clear; choreography complex & surprising!

See it if 1.5hr solo with 6 characters; mostly very funny; Italian monologues are where characters in full power; explore problem of art & artist.

Don't see it if Strong Italian accent; lots of interaction with & among audience; shabby basement bar with weird toilet setup; chairs with no back; no plot

See it if 90s 00s top hits woven into smart plot; Juliet/Romeo parallels with Anne/Shakespeare; pun & jokes; exciting new voices! Great comedy actors!

Don't see it if Ensemble don’t have standout moment, both vocal & choreography are basic; “May” the queer character is vocally weaker and overly-backphrases

Also I screamed my lungs out when “boy band’s back”.. Alright!! Oh what a FUN night. To think that us 90s kids are no longer young and feeling nostalgic for a Broadway show..... Read more Read less

See it if August Wilson’s work about black experience in 1930s. All musical moments are surprising and great. 2-ppl scenes are moving. Screen stars ..

Don't see it if On Broadway stage, and you can tell who has solid training. Mr Washington’s character work stopped as “character” only and isn’t organic..

Also .. too fast & too loud most of time, I missed lots of meaning. Others deliver great moments, esp Ms. Brooks’ “duet” with other men. The ending is rushed, and the sudden change of dramatic style is confusing.... Read more Read less

See it if Early 20c Chinese immigrant story; Shannon Tyo is so watchable! Her chemistry with “Moon” makes it my fav scene. Toi-san dialect moment is..

Don't see it if Quite moving. 1 actor’s portray of early Asian immigrant borders caricature, and drags the last scene too. The “peasant girl” is written

Also .. way too knowledgeable and loses some credibility. 2hr with 1 intermission. In general an important work to notice. Interrogation sessions need trim. Last scene didn’t land.... Read more Read less

See it if Audience are put into “judge” seat, but later doubt “who are we to judge?” .. Stand ovation with lots of questions lingering.

Don't see it if Triggers: Pedophile; sex abuse; physical & verbal violence .. no answer provided, so many more provoked.

See it if 2 middle aged ex-bf/gf’s train “encounter”; playwright comments on patriarchy through an unlikable male character.. the problem is:

Don't see it if Why should we care about him? The female character is more interesting, also the actress who plays it. Witty dialogue may work for 1st 20min

Also .. but feels too long for a 75min show. Also, when story is moved forward and ended mainly by interruption of the “train announcement”, isn’t it too convenient? It’s lazy writing.... Read more Read less

See it if Henderson’s “Pops” is phenomenal, his sex scene with “church lady” is like an enchanting voodoo ritual; full of plot twists; wild language!!

Don't see it if Not your typical Broadway entertainment. Some offended and walked out. Strange final scene, in content and in directorial style. Secret msg?

See it if Jazz tune from 1st half of 20c. Nostalgic. So many real triple threats in a modest church venue, with its entrance barely noticeable..

Don't see it if Loose storyline & bare prop (chairs & tables). The actors will shine with a more interesting book. Almost 2 hr no intermission?! Either cut

Also .. some repetitive numbers, or give us a pee break!!

See it if A thesis about art/commodity & art/artist supposedly from Warhol & Basquiat’s view. Jeremy Pope is fun to watch, with vigor and wide rage..

Don't see it if comments on race issue in the US, and artist’s fear of aging & being irrelevant. Hard to find a main point. A documentary might be more ..

Also .. Interesting? Some “gay moments” are choreographed for laughter, but lack nuance. Some intimate moments towards the end feel forced, mainly due to the material.... Read more Read less

See it if Moments in act1, I thought this was a typical entertaining tap-dance show. Glad I was wrong. Matthew Lopez’s book blew me away ..characters

Don't see it if .. he created are so original, esp. Jerry/Daphne, played by J.Harrison Ghee, who won a stand ovation with their transformative number ..

Also Even Christian Boyle was dimmed by Ghee’s light in their character, can you believe it? Act 2 is so full of surprises. And those ensemble dance numbers, seemingly chaotic but effortlessly precise!! Oh my, what an experience!!... Read more Read less

See it if Relationship of critic and artist; who gotta tell the story? A company’s reimagining of America’s 1st play. actors good with classic text..

Don't see it if 1 actor is master of character work, and has a few Broadway credits. Act1 was bit confusing, and some left at Intermission. Pays off if stay

See it if A woman’s self re-discovery story; with some thrills & FBI action. strong actor, with various voices & accents. Original music is beautiful

Don't see it if Thriller is not the point here, but a bonus. Single chair is the whole set. 80 min no break.

See it if Feel like experiencing live Jewish history, the joyful wedding the painful eviction, yet relatable for a non-Jewish. Superb ensemble numbers

Don't see it if Lines/lyrics are fast, reading subtitles will miss some stage actions. Set is bare, just chairs mainly. All great actors, some sing better.

Also “Mother” of the house feels lack of life experience compared to “father”, the actress might be too young for the role?... Read more Read less

See it if Into new story & music; so many young rising stars, esp. “Seth”!! Superb use of supporting actors (choir in character); love the ending.

Don't see it if Leading lady’s school girl physicality is quite believable. Only flaw is her singing style, trying hard to turn from legit to pop and that..

Also Pulled me out of story a bit. Otherwise it’s a 90+ show with great writing, directing. A heart-warming story!!... Read more Read less

See it if Jewish female writer rewriting male-dominant discourse; lots of religious & cultural reference; strong ensemble, “mom” is hilarious!

Don't see it if brainy and confusing in some scenes; downtown theatre space with stairs to climb; the set almost shabby; last row affected by side light

See it if You care about racism problem; theatrical devices at its best; tight directing; some audience interaction; 1hr40min full of surprises

Don't see it if You are easily offended; lots of curse words & sassiness & mocking this country’s reality; yelling & fighting & abortion & extreme emotions.

See it if Mays is indeed versatile in this solo piece; More suitable for a more intimate immersive venue.. or an audiobook? 100 min no break.

Don't see it if Dark twists & loud sound effects; Dark dark lighting that induce a good sleep. Not the typical family-friendly moral story.

See it if Adapted from the actor’s memoir, acted out by himself; poetic language; more suitable for an audiobook than a Broadway stage; with suprises.

Don't see it if Strong Irish accent; sometimes barely audible, might be intentional for pulling audience in? Occasionally laughs but heavy in general..

Also The key to a successful solo show, is how relatable the story is. I find it hard to see myself in his story, albeit his masterful acting skills. I recommend “Old Man and the Pool” if you’re interested in this season’s one-person show.... Read more Read less

See it if Standup comedy 90ish min; unique “mumbling” style; the end is a superb directorial moment; master of timing; some audience interaction.

Don't see it if Some joke goes too long; cultural reference hard for foreigners; poking around life/death of family; bladder cannot hold 90+ min :p

See it if Musical with great depth & timely; conducted by the composer himself; all-star ensemble; SMART directing; another Encore for Broadway!!

Don't see it if Ticket could be pricey; I grabbed an affordable top floor last row; better bring binoculars; anti-Semitic warning.

See it if Low budget production with efficient scene change and smart lighting; 90 min feels long due to mediocre writing; important topic;

Don't see it if Uneven acting: 2 over-act, others are great; confusing directing; mis-usage of set breaks the illusion; few scenes feel forced.

See it if fan of Kpop & dance; entertaining 2+hrs with 1 break; reality show setup; 2 parallel storylines: a Korean girl + a Korean-American boy..

Don't see it if Touch upon toxic Kpop industry & self-doubting Asian American identity, but quite superficially. Lines like “I threw away mom’s kalbi soup..

Also wishing for a p&j sandwich” is too unconvincing; story too expected, missed a great chance to dig deeper into the Kpop biz.... Read more Read less

See it if You love the tv series; 80s decor & cultural reference; we watched 11pm-1am show on Halloween, kudos to actor for 2 night shows;

Don't see it if High energy all time tiring for both actors and audience; I don’t remember much from the tv show, so missed lots of humor; 2hrs, 15min break

Also Honestly, this is not my type of show. No depth. But my friend and most audience are laughing a lot.... Read more Read less

See it if Immigrant Haitian dad & gay son; 2-ppl band in middle of stage; great folk songs; like Moth story sharing event; two timelines interwoven

Don't see it if Stroy with music, not a musical; bare stage, more fitting for an intimate venue than a 200-ppl theatre; song and storytelling are not ..

Also ..organically combined, but feel forced; when band musicians break into the story, I’m pushed out; Characters are too flawed to emphasize with; neither stories dig deep enough; Audience around me are sobbing, sadly I don’t feel moved.... Read more Read less

See it if Bold yet authentic material about China in 1980s and the US now; Yew directs it smartly with overlapping timelines; Strong ensemble.

Don't see it if 1hr40min NO intermission. Heavy topic about secret betrayal and dark past. Some dialogues sound preaching.

Also As an Asian immigrant, this show hit me HARD & DEEP. I think a lot about the family I left behind, and the friends who chose to stay. The playwright does a very smart job with Caucasian character speaking “Mandarin Chinese”, and it’s FUN and affective. Go watch it!... Read more Read less

See it if Irish company brings us words written by Chekov when he was 19. Lots of later characters can be seen in it. Layers of structure. Earphones

Don't see it if are recommended by “director,” which gives commentary on “his work.” Keeps me intrigued, but can at times be confusing. Reminds me of ..

Also the fun I had at Edinburg Fringe. Won’t see this kind of show in Broadway commercial theatre.... Read more Read less

See it if it’s all about imagination, and how actors can cast theirs to the audience.. this barely staged production affirmed it. “Milky White” ..

Don't see it if .. puppeteer was such a delight!! Gavin Creel is so charming not only as a prince!! Baker & Wife duo constantly move me to tears.

Also Such a classic revived by such smart direction & brilliant cast. Go watch it!!... Read more Read less

See it if 2.5 hrs brothers’ drama 1 intermission. 2 superb actors, living the street survivor life on stage. Full of laughters and surprises.

Don't see it if Abandoned kids theme. Gun on stage. Shocking ending bewilders. You respect Lincoln too highly and can’t accept joking with his name.

Also Scenic design covers all details, even includes the hearing pipe in the “hallway” behind the “door”.
And once again, great screen actors prove to be more than capable for stage works.... Read more Read less

See it if 90 min intimate magic show only with cards & our names. Brilliant story-telling & connection-building with audience. Heart manipulator!!

Don't see it if 5 rows arena, uncomfortable tight seats. Mostly interact with VIP guests on the card table. But still using plain card magic to blow away..

Also Picky NYC audience, that requires some extra talent.

See it if Smart adaptation of Macbeth, with twin sisters high schooler M & L; minority identity in the US; fast-paced dialogue; efficient scene change

Don't see it if 1hr 20min no intermission; highly stylized, need some time to get used to “their world”; very little connection with Shakespeare’s text.

See it if 1st time seeing the show, flip side of the American Dream. Solid ensemble. Moving father-son relationship, makes me reflect on my own.

Don't see it if Color-conscious casting? If it was a black family in Brooklyn in 1940s, could the father drive around states selling things? If color-blind

Also .. casting, why non-black actors playing smaller roles? Why not mix it up?
Casting is confusing for me, not sure what it’s trying to add to the story.
Sudden musical moment at the beginning works better than the end, which diluted the dramatic tension of the funeral scene.... Read more Read less

See it if Modern royal family life with original text. Like a reality tv show, with brilliant scenic design. Charismatic Hamlet, sometimes drag tho.

Don't see it if Miked actors with screen acting style losing theatricality, especially the “uncle.” Almost 4hrs, act1 alone 1hr40min, too long. Only comes..

Also .. Alive during hamlet’s confrontation with Queen (too late). Humor mostly lost due to naturalistic acting style. Ending is way too “forgiving,” lacks resonance.... Read more Read less

See it if 1hr45min no intermission; brainy content about PhD research, publication, moral dilemma; humor lands; strong ensemble of 4.

Don't see it if Predictable plot; scene change could be tighter; long monologues drag the show. Don’t watch it if you’re inside the academia already :)

See it if you need a good sleep. 2 hrs no intermission to trap audience. Pointless adaptation, futuristic set with robot, but dialogue mostly the same

Don't see it if ..only more banal. Chekov is about nuanced human relationship, the suffering AND the humor, all missing. The direction/rewrite is OFF.

Also Was there to watch those stage veterans. So disappointed by the dizzying “avant-garde” art piece. The screen, the robotic-arm, the live-video, the ASL and the out-of-nowhere soldier.. all very distracting... Read more Read less

See it if Watched the West End cast in 2018, prefer this Broadway version due to the humor delivered by supporting actors. Smart clowning. Matt Doyle

Don't see it if .. is a show stopper. LuPone doesn’t disappoint. Lenk is great in serious acting, mediocre in comedic moments or powerful ballads.

Also Sondheim’s masterpiece. Too many epic numbers. Sadly Lenk sounds like a supportive role with her relatively weak vocal.... Read more Read less

See it if Fans of the star-actors; interested in seeing same leads of a revival; 1960s southern state pedophilia theme; long monologues.

Don't see it if Serious topic treated lightly with humor; 100+ min, slow sometimes. Barely staged. Unfitting for big Broadway theatre;

See it if 3 generations of black gay men is a premises hard to sell. Once sold, the ending is quite moving. Witty dialogue with humor. Believable..

Don't see it if ..family relationship. Suicide trigger. Slow in times. The death wish monologue is quite long, and might not work with the acting choice now

See it if Family drama in extreme scenario - kidney donation; 90min no intermission. “Bomb” dropped too easy, forgiveness comes too easy.. Audience..

Don't see it if we’re laughing at it, but I don’t think it’s supposed to be a comedy. 2 out of 6 actors need more training or rehearsal time - the timing is

Also .. quite off, no “real” reaction or interaction.

See it if Into original film or have kids, good for family. Great value delivered. Could easily be phony or corny but wasn’t, due to immense talent!!

Don't see it if You’re not into family drama, broad sketch, physical comedy; 2.5 hrs, some ballad in act 2 drops the energy. Choreography is amazing!!

Also Way exceeding my expectations!! Closing in 1 week. Go watch it!!

See it if Into Russian literature; adapted from short novel and lacks action; 6 ppl ensemble with 2 very strong young leads; sing beautifully with ..

Don't see it if Live jazz band; 90 min no intermission; feels slow at times, but engaging in general; bare set and no prop (all mimed). Story about 1st love

See it if Great ensemble! Struggle of black & Irish community in NYC 1860s. Powerful ballads (too many)!! Great choreography, bit repetitive.

Don't see it if 2.5hrs 1 intermission. No character buildup except 2 new arrival boys, so most stories feel hard to relate even as an immigrant myself.

Also Audience leaking during intermission. Too heavily done for such historically themed material. Like “Hamilton” without any exciting numbers.... Read more Read less

See it if Intellectual content (Mandarin-English language; law; internet jargon) with heavy dialogue, tightly directed;2.5hrs 1 intermission; the Set!

Don't see it if Uneven writing, act1 more engaging than act2; trying to cover too much, and the core message undermined.

Also Fang Du did a wonderful job playing the “narrator/translator”, super charismatic!! The “Chinese couple”, especially the “husband”, kept pulling me out of the story, because the actor has a different acting style from the ensemble.... Read more Read less

See it if Romeo time traveled from Verona to 1960 Brooklyn. Smart plot with likable characters. Strong ensemble with Great physical comedy moments.

Don't see it if 2 hrs with 1 intermission. Bare set. Romeo’s mic kept falling off from sweat, but he managed to pull off big numbers with various styles.

Also It’s a musical rom com. Don’t expect anything too deep.

See it if 90 min well worths the time. 2 superb actors, 1 of which the understudy whom you cannot tell. Most sound effects are live. Intimate space..

Don't see it if About an imagined island that divided into 2 halves, smartly covering timely topics. With this budgeted staging, an audiobook might be..

Also .. more suitable. It’s magical to see how actors created those sounds tho. Very tightly directed. Seamless change from character to another.... Read more Read less

See it if Mexican illegal immigrant story. Patriotic theme and marine dream. Fast paced & tight Choreography. All ensemble numbers are powerful.

Don't see it if Most solo ballads are weak. Is “joining” marine the only & best way to “serve” am country? The expected sudden death of.. makes it cheesy.

Also Material is not exactly believable. Still, worth watching just for the talented ensemble.... Read more Read less

See it if Off-Broadway theatre at its best! Christian Boyle is a theatre GOD, pulling off all kinds of characters!! Conrad Ricamora’s Seymour’s so ..

Don't see it if Nerdy and endearing!! His singing & acting masterful!! Also, an Asian lead!! The “Audrey” is great in acting, but mediocre in singing, sadly

Also Ensemble girls * 3 are hilarious and each had their moment!! They might be the real bearer of the show!!... Read more Read less

See it if Queerness in baseball clubhouse. Ferguson & Williams have great chemistry. Cihi has great stage presence. Ultra-realistic shower scene..

Don't see it if .. which distracts audience with nudity that doesn’t serve the plot much. Anti-climatic turning point, since the tragedy doesn’t happen to a

Also .. well developed character. Oberholtzer is a great actor, sadly his character is under-developed too. Writing is uneven, and a bit racist, using Hispanic characters as comedic props.... Read more Read less

See it if Beautiful cosmic scenic design .. Wasted on banal material. Cliched family drama, no depth like The Humans had. 90min was too long for it.

Don't see it if Cheap theatrical device surprisingly worked on some. The theme of aging & death moved some too. The dialogue doesn’t sound truthful.