About the show
In this musical parody of the book phenomenon, "Fifty Shades of Grey," the audience is led on a comedic roller coaster ride through this unlikely bestseller.
... Read more"50 Shades! The Musical" opens with a ladies book club deciding to read the novel. Through their interpretation, we enter a world full of dance numbers, eleven original songs and a live band backing the performance. Like the book series, "50 Shades! The Musical" is surely not for those under the age of 18, but does not cross boundaries that would make general audiences squirm.
"As S and M musicals go, 50 Shades! is a mixed leather bag of metal-spiked hits and misses. While some of the lyrics are sassy and smart, others seem cheap and obvious. But you'd have to be a humorless curmudgeon not to laugh out loud at all this silliness." Full Review
"Assembled by an orgy of bi-coastal comedy writers, the show is more stimulating than you’d expect, tickling Fifty Shades virgins and detractors alike, although sincere fans may leave frustrated. Bad sex writing is an easy target, and though there are inspired moments, around the one-hour mark you start to wonder if the X-rated goofing is ever going to climax." Full Review
"50 Shades! The Musical, a parody of something that's basically a parody itself, doesn't overstay its own welcome or overstate its case; it's done within less than 100 minutes, and almost all of those minutes contain genuine humor. None of the songs is likely to become a standard, but it's a surprisingly diverse bunch that never gets tiresome." Full Review
"The tune-filled send-up of E.L. James' sex trilogy: 50 Shades! The Musical, comes in only two basic tones, filthy and funny. In other words, win-win. Its not high art, or even middlebrow, and it’s not trying to be. Given that E.L. James’ prose already reads like a self-parody, dirty-minded humor perfectly fits this send-up of “50 Shades of Grey.” Full Review
"The minds behind 50 Shades! The Musical: The Original Parody apparently decided to make the mega-selling erotic trilogy louder, tackier, and cruder. That’s fine in theory, but the humor goes limp early on. Although there's some fun, you feel a little too much pain and not enough pleasure." Full Review
"50 Shades! is a smart, raucous party musical, with a cast which proves that New York is home to insanely funny group of talented actors who are able to sing well. It shows its improv-comedy roots; it is smart, sharp, doesn’t take itself too seriously, and knows when to wrap it up. The show zips by, with all cylinders firing at every moment." Full Review
"50 Shades! The Musical, a cleverly orchestrated sex romp, played for laughs in ways you cannot begin to imagine...What really puts 50 Shades! in the upper class of farce, though, is the quality of the songs and the actors, who stop the show belting double-entendres with voices that would put TV pop-idol contestants to shame." Full Review
"Who knew bondage and discipline could be so much fun!!" Full Review
"50 Shades! The Musical, an exuberant takeoff, handily delivers the goods. The opportunities for humor are rife, and this show’s script takes full advantage. It is a musical parody, and a very entertaining one." Full Review
See it if If you enjoy a brilliant and hysterical parody. I couldn't stop laughing.
Don't see it if If you didn't enjoy the book or don't like inappropriate jokes.
See it if you LOLed at the terrible writing in the original books and enjoy sight gags.
Don't see it if you are a prude or expect high production values.
See it if You like the fifty shades series
Don't see it if You do not enjoy sexual shows
See it if You know even a little about the book trilogy Like dirty humor Not a stick-in-the-mud
Don't see it if Are a stick-in-the-mud
See it if You enjoy dirty humor, enjoy sex jokes and like to laugh alot.
Don't see it if If you're a prude.... or can't handle dirty humor stay home
See it if You thought the books were silly, fluffy, fun. The songs were funny, the casting was inventive. Had a good, light time.
Don't see it if You hated the books, don't like profanity or vulgar sex jokes.
See it if you enjoy parodies
Don't see it if you find 50shades banal
See it if you want to have a good, raunchy time brought to you by some musical improv geniuses. You don't need to read the book to appreciate it.
Don't see it if you can't take a big irreverent dose of sexual humor.
See it if you like parodies.
Don't see it if you like good theatre.
See it if -You ead the Fifty Shades series. -You like making fun of the Fifty Shades series -You like very dirty jokes. -You like parodies.
Don't see it if -You dislike edgy/dirty/raunchy content. -You despise the fifty shades series. -You want a family friendly show.
See it if You read the book. Very funny and silly.
Don't see it if You don't like a Parody. Very out there. Ether you will like it or hate it kind of show.
See it if You like great music
Don't see it if You are a prude
See it if You enjoyed 50 Shades of Gray.
Don't see it if I expected so much more. It was so-so
See it if You love a great comedy and 50 shades of grey
Don't see it if You don't love comedy or 50 shades of grey
See it if ur anti 50 shades
Don't see it if ur afraid of rauchy sex
See it if Would like a 50 shades of grey parody.
Don't see it if You don't like parody.
See it if you want to have a hilarious night out with your girlfriends, have read 50 Shades of Grey Books, want to drink while watching a show.
Don't see it if you are too "proper" lol :)
See it if See it even if you have not read the book. It is really funny. Best if you go with a group of friends.
Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with banal language and acting. not sure is the best play to go to on a date
See it if You read 50 shades. You didn't read 50 shades. You like parodies. You like to laugh
Don't see it if You are easily offended. You don't like parodies
See it if If you like a play that lets loose and it was so funny my daughter and i couldnt stop laughin
Don't see it if You are very conservative and any.
See it if you like the movie or are a big improv comedy fan
Don't see it if you don't like raunchy jokes or are in a "high brow" mood
See it if You haven't read any of the books.
Don't see it if You get embarassed by sexual inuendos.
See it if If you read the books and you would understand it better.
Don't see it if Your not into kinky stuff
See it if You feel like having a good laugh
Don't see it if You want something serious or sentual
See it if You like parodies
Don't see it if you are looking for a great laugh
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