A Strange Loop NYC Reviews and Tickets
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See it if Big-hearted, fun, & undeniably smart musical that does its best to break down any stable sense of a self. Larry Owens = a national treasure!
Don't see it if With Playwrights Horizons' Student and Under 35 deals, this near-perfect musical is also made affordable for a larger audience.
See it if A wildly entertaining and trenchant new musical that probes the inner and outer life of the protagonist via great songs and talented cast.
Don't see it if Frank explorations of sexuality offend you.
See it if You want to see a superb cast, especially Larry Owens. Your emotions run the gamut. Complex and thought provoking.
Don't see it if You will be uncomfortable with graphic discussions of homosexual behavior.
See it if You want challenging boundary pushing musicals. Also very funny in an NC-17 way.
Don't see it if You are easily offended
See it if you like edgy, fresh musical theater from a young, exciting, black, queer and, yes, fat writer. He goes there without apology. Courageous!
Don't see it if you're looking for tame and entertaining. Entertaining, yes, but not tame. Read more
See it if You want something new
Don't see it if Gay is not your thing
See it if If want to see something totally new on Broadway. If you are open to a show that honestly and unflinchingly deals with race and queerness.
Don't see it if You only like traditional types of musicals. You are uncomfortable with foul language and explicit details about sex. Read more
See it if you are willing to see what a singular black gay chunky and tremendously intelligent and clever talented man might be feeling and thinking
Don't see it if you cannot wade through moments of introspection that might imply self homophobia though it ends up on a more hopeful note.