Dogfight

See it if If you enjoy a wonderful score entwined with an interesting story performed by creditable singers in an intimate theater with a great sound

Don't see it if If you can’t appreciate a great score with clever lyrics, along with a story that can be insensitively disquieting.

Also Pasek and Paul’s work is a treasure to experience wherever you find it; and finding it which includes a 2 ½ ride from NYC is a risk. However, the risk was well worth the time in the car. The ride home seemed to take no time at all because of the lively discussion from the show. The more generations in the car the more interesting the banter. The original source material leaves one to question why anyone would care to make a musical from this movie. However, the show worked wonderfully and considerably better than the River Phoenix film. The actors portrayed more humanism and motivation for their acts than the movie depicted. This was my first experience at the Eagle Theater, thus thank you Show-Score for encouragement to take this trip.... Read more Read less

See it if to witness a full staging of one of Pasek and Paul's earliest works with a score as strong as that of Dear Evan Hanson

Don't see it if take issue with profanity or watching a group of immature men consistently and flagrantly disrespect women

Also I was already in love with this score before seeing the show, and it was great to finally see all the pieces come together in a fully staged musical. Rarely do shows posses such a density of cleverly written, catchy, and emotionally compelling songs as this.

That being said, the music, dialogue, and circumstances combined were insufficient to rationalize the offensive attitudes of the marine characters towards women, so it was difficult to really root for or sympathize with them. I'm talking beyond mere misogynistic disrespect, but full-on rape culture. It does take place in the 1960's, so maybe this was just a reflection of the times?

From a quality perspective, this surpassed my expectations as a first-timer to the Eagle Theater. At no point did I think I was watching Lindsay Mendez, but the singing was still very good all-around, the marine characters nailed their harmonies, and I was thoroughly entertained.... Read more Read less

See it if You support local theater and aspiring performers

Don't see it if You don’t have 2 hours to spend at a show whose score is banal and repetitive. don’t expect Miss Siagon

See it if You like quality theater in the heart of south Jersey. Great choreography, string acting, strong performances. A piece rarely performed.

Don't see it if You want a happy ending and the uplifting story. It's a downer with little opportunity for redemption. Strong adult language.

See it if Very talented performers. Really good singing and staging.

Don't see it if There were a LOT of curses in this show! Even in the lyrics. If that disturbs you, you should avoid this show.

See it if Small intimate theater experience with high quality acting and singing.

Don't see it if If you are looking for big chorus numbers and dance sequences.

Also We saw this at the Eagle Theatre in Hammonton, NJ. I was unfamiliar with the show and only read the synopsis the day that I saw the show. Also this was my first time at this theater.

We really enjoyed the show. The acting was great. The actors were both equity and non-equity but there was not a weak link in the principle parts. The music was fine and I enjoyed the story. the ending seemed a bit rushed with a lot of confusion and tying up loose ends during and after the war sequence (which was the last 5+ minutes of the show). However, well worth it to support regional theater. This theater only had about 130 seats and there was not a bad seat in the house.... Read more Read less

See it if the Vietnam war has played any role in your life. Or if you have or had a marine in your life.

Don't see it if War is a topic you cannot handle

See it if You want to root for the underdog. It's a feel good romance. Male and female leads were fabulous.

Don't see it if You're expecting high quality sets, costumes, casting, this is not the show.

See it if You love Pasek and Paul. You are into history. You want to see amazing talent.

Don't see it if A weak book bothers you. You are triggered by battle scenes.

See it if You like great singing, great acting and an unexpected love story

Don't see it if You can’t handle strong language or war scenes with loud gunfire and strobe lighting.

See it if You enjoy a lively, upbeat show with great singing and a sweet though somewhat predictable story line.

Don't see it if You don’t like hearing bad language or are sensitive to the subject or scenes of war.

See it if You like good singing and acting. You remember the Viet Nam years

Don't see it if You don't like crude language. The "F" word is thrown around a lot. I'm tired of the "F" word appearing in all our discourse.

See it if Anyone who grew up in the Vietnam era would greatly appreciate this show. It will stir your emotions.

Don't see it if Not for kids. Strong language, mature content.

See it if You like excellent singing, staging and sound effects.

Don't see it if Hearing some F bombs will rattle you.

See it if you want to see a great show. The actors were amazing. For a small theater they do an incredible job. Awesome show!

Don't see it if you don't like fowl language.