See it if you like family dramas that show the effects a bitter divorce can have on children
Don't see it if You will be bothered by a play that needs to be edited by at least 20 minutes
Also I really love the subject matter of this play. It’s almost the same pl... Read more Read less
See it if you like old school family dramas that feel like Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams wrote them a long time ago
Don't see it if You are hoping for a happy and cheerful piece of theater
Also I’m not sure if this is a really good thing or a really bad thing but ... Read more Read less
See it if You like avant-garde theater. This show is certainly not traditional in anyway
Don't see it if You’re going to be bothered by a very weird and nontraditional beginning that turns into more of a traditional play as a piece moves along
Also This is another one of these plays that I didn’t love but not because ... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see an incredible performance by one of the greatest living actresses
Don't see it if You don’t like non-traditional plays. It’s not a secret they tell you before the play starts that she is lip-synching the entire time
Also O’Connell is one of my favorite actresses and if it was anyone else in... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a playwright take a humongous chance and succeed.
Don't see it if You have trouble with gritty dramas that tackle subjects a lot of playwrights don’t have the guts to tackle.
Also William M. is a God. I applaud him in every way possible for taking su... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy family dramas. This realistically shows the struggles of an African-American family
Don't see it if You will be bothered by one of the characters having an “Imaginary friend”
Also Years ago from what I understand, plays always had an intermission. No... Read more Read less
See it if You are OK with good acting, an interesting set and good lighting. And don’t care about the plot
Don't see it if You’re going to be annoyed that you have to follow three different scenes happening simultaneously
Also I am annoyed, upset and angry. I don’t understand why anyone would wri... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a play where three former classmates discuss an incident that happened 10 years ago
Don't see it if You are going to be bothered by costume, props and a set that doesn’t make sense
Also From the very beginning I was lost. I assume the point of the first sc... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a great idea from a playwright about the future of the world
Don't see it if You are expecting this to be polished and ready. Definitely needs a bit of a rewrite. Should be much shorter
Also I really like the idea of this play and I think it would fit perfect a... Read more Read less
See it if You are willing to take a chance on something weird and unusual. The writing is excellent.
Don't see it if You don’t like being scared. It’s not only keeps you at the edge of your seat but it is truly scary
Also Typically five minutes after a play ends I know exactly what I’m going... Read more Read less
See it if You are hoping to get a real insightful look as to what it was like for the Temptations as they rose to fame
Don't see it if You are expecting a light and fluffy musical. This is very much a drama with some really sad moments
Also I don’t see many musicals so it’s probably not that big of a surprise ... Read more Read less
See it if You like family dramas with a comedic twist. Two great performances by legendary actors
Don't see it if You are sick and tired of sitting in the worst Broadway Theatre in New York City.
Also It runs 2hours and 20 minutes. One entire scene should be cut out of t... Read more Read less
See it if You are interested in a play that focuses on Nazi Germany in the 1930s
Don't see it if You are bothered when actors break the fourth wall. A big part of this play is the character of the playwright who interrupts the play
Also I didn’t see the original so I don’t know this for sure but I’m assumi... Read more Read less
See it if You Like plays that deal with very sensitive and usually not talked about subjects
Don't see it if It will drive you crazy knowing there are many things of this play that we, the audience, do not need to see
Also When I think about the topic of this play it makes me think I should l... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy a tribute show where the performer gives his own take
Don't see it if You are expecting a typical play or musical. Or if you are hoping he will play the songs exactly as bowie did
Also Unlike the other tribute show I saw this week, this performer put his ... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy perfect and realistic family dramas that will keep you captivated for three hours
Don't see it if You are looking for something light. I can’t imagine anyone seeing this play and not being emotionally moved to tears
Also Last year I saw Lewiston and Clarkston. These were my first two Samuel... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a performer play 10 or so Paul Simon songs exactly the way he played them
Don't see it if You are looking for something original. If you are expecting to learn something new about Paul Simon you will be disappointed
Also There was nothing good or original about this entire show. I’m not a b... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a theater piece that shows a positive and uplifting ending to a school shooting
Don't see it if You have already seen several shows in the last five years about school shootings. This is probably the most over done subject in theater
Also I thought the character of the custodian was interesting but the playw... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a play that deals with the struggles a family deals with trying to get immigration
Don't see it if It will bother you to see a play with so much potential fall a bit short
Also This is one of those rare plays that I really like but feel extremely ... Read more Read less
See it if You have the patience to sit through a long first act knowing that the payoff will be there in act two
Don't see it if You’re not interested in plays that don’t take place in the real world that we live in.
Also When I look at a playbill and see that the playwright and the director... Read more Read less
See it if You like dramas that take place a long time ago but deal with issues that are still relevant today
Don't see it if You tend to be impatient. Act one is incredibly long and it does take a long time but the payoff is worth it
Also It’s very rare that I see a play and root for the characters that the ... Read more Read less
See it if You are interested in a play that shows the repercussions of what it’s like to be a teenage girl with an abusive father
Don't see it if You are expecting a different take on a subject that’s been done many times in the past
Also The shoe is there and so is the shoelace but somebody needs to put the... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy shows that poke fun at religion
Don't see it if You don’t like experimental and very over-the-top theater. There are loud and annoying screams and noises throughout
Also The only thing I liked about the production was is the smoke coming ou... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see a one-man performance who not only sings but also does many other voices and impressions
Don't see it if You are expecting a traditional musical. This is more of a history lesson than anything
Also The performer did a tremendous job. It takes a ton of work to pull som... Read more Read less
See it if you like this theater space. It’s one of my favorite theaters to see a show in the city
Don't see it if You are expecting a straightforward play. This involves three actors playing multiple parts
Also The title of the play informs us that one out of every two gay black m... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see two incredible veteran actors in a very small space
Don't see it if You are looking for a big flashy Broadway type play. The set is interesting but it’s very black box style
Also I almost passed on this show because of some of the reviews I read on ... Read more Read less
See it if You are bringing a child to see their first stage experience
Don't see it if You are expecting any type of a story this is just a bunch of people painted in blue and playing the drums
Also The best way for me to describe this is the exact way that I described... Read more Read less
See it if You are like me and don’t like or understand most musicals. I would consider this a great gateway musical. Very hard not to like
Don't see it if You are expecting the same old songs from the movie
Also This is the best musical I have ever seen. Let me get the negative out... Read more Read less
See it if You love dramas that involve unlikable but well written characters in their 20s
Don't see it if You will be bothered by a play that is 2 1/2 hours that should not be this long
Also I get so frustrated when I come out of the theater and really really l... Read more Read less