Alice By Heart

See it if You enjoyed Spring Awakening, you appreciate intelligent thought provoking fantasy logic. great singing, choreography, staging, everything!

Don't see it if no reason not to see it, can't remember when I enjoyed a play this much, see it while its still in a small beautiful off broadway theater

See it if You love the original story of Alice in Wonderland but also like twists. Like Spring Awakening.

Don't see it if You can't handle bright lights, smoke, or loud noises. Don't care for the original story.

See it if You liked Spring Awakening. Like a quirky pop/rock modern musical score.

Don't see it if You are expecting the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland.

See it if AreA fan of spring awakening and appreciate a beautiful heartfelt musical

Don't see it if If you don’t like musicals or more traditional musical comedies

See it if You want to see your old friends the white rabbit, mad hatter, Cheshire Cat and even the Jabberwocky in a new and clever musical.

Don't see it if You don’t like clever fun entertainment and wonderful singing and clever staging.

See it if you like Spring Awakening, amazing choreography or Alice in Wonderland. Very inventive use of props and bodies to create a visual wonderland

Don't see it if you want a straightforward easy to follow plot or know nothing about Alice in Wonderland.

See it if You like fresh musicals. Liked the staging especially. An interesting Wonderland interpretation.

Don't see it if You don’t like fantasies or rough works.

See it if You like a fun musical with great acting and staging. Interesting use of space and story.

Don't see it if you don't like the absurd and are looking for a straight laced story.

Also The singing and staging were interesting and the costumes were terrific. We really enjoyed this production.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in innovative musicals.

Don't see it if You want big traditional production numbers.

Also Fascinating concept. Music was mostly really interesting. Actors were great and singing was terrific. Choreography and staging were superb. I preferred the faster songs to the more emotional ones.

Overall a great show - worth the time and money.... Read more Read less

See it if An upbeat, clever look at A familiar fable. Delightful evening of music and dance and a familiar story told a new way. Upbeat and charming.

Don't see it if You are looking for the usual telling of a story with music.

See it if You like classic children’s stories told through a new and much darker lens.

Don't see it if You are expecting the same old Alice in Wonderland.

See it if You're a Spring Awakening and/or innovative choreography fan, u can lean in/enjoy the ride and not spend too much time making sense of plot

Don't see it if You need a linear/logical plot, you don't have any investment in the story of Alice and Wonderland, you don't love "re-imaginings"

See it if you're looking for one the most beautifully staged shows you've ever seen. The way the cast moves together to build the world is wild.

Don't see it if the plot is a little confusing, and the set up a bit vague, but there is so much promise and I can't wait to see where it goes.

See it if A great score beautifully sung. Choreography is fantastic. The whole cast is very strong. Stage is very high, don't sit in first 3 rows

Don't see it if Plays with non linear plots confuse you

See it if You like to see new, innovative musicals that might be the next biggest 'one'. You loved Spring Awakening. Make sure you know your Alice!

Don't see it if You need to see a fully-formed linear musical and don't appreciate seeing new musicals during their incubation period.

Also This could be great! The casting/talent is superb, the choreography and costumes/set are innovative and perfect for the show. The music is beautiful. The problem is with the book - it's too choppy and requires too much intimate knowledge of the actual 'Alice' book[s]. PLEASE fix it! - It is definitely worth it.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoyed the music in Spring Awakening. You like musical theater and reimagined Alice in Wonderland stories.

Don't see it if You don't like nonsense verse and a metaphors. Confusing plots confuse and frustrate you. You have no patience for symbolism.

Also Part inspired vision part hot mess of a musical, this was interesting and rarely dull. The cast was such a tight ensemble that they often seemed to be portraying one inclusive character with multiple personalities . The choreography/staging was brilliant. The story, a retelling of Alice in Wonderland as a story of emerging maturing (and sexuality) and death often seemed to get lost in it's own metaphors and symbolism. The use of nonsense verse often compounded the felony.
Not totally successfully but very entertaining.... Read more Read less

See it if you'd like to see a show with high production value and some fabulous staging/set/lighting design/choreography

Don't see it if you've never read Alice in Wonderland and want to see a less confusing story

See it if you enjoy out of the box reimagining of a classic. Beautiful music, singing & choreography. Very clever.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy some poetry with your prose. You remember almost nothing of the original book.

Also This is not so much a retelling or reimagining of the original. It 'uses' the original story to tell another story. It's beautiful.
However... Knowledge of the book and its characters is what takes this show from a nice to a wow. The more you can understand what they've done, the more you get from it. I confess I was lost at points but the melody is just so beautiful I really didn't mind.
Which takes me to the issue of lyrics. Being half poetic, the lyrics were many times hard to grasp. No so when Grace McLean was singing. Fantastic voice, presence, ​and enunciation.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a Duncan Sheik or Spring Awakening fan as it definitely has the same feel

Don't see it if you don't like abstract rewritings of a classic, well known story

See it if you want to see a bunch of super creative actors invent a dark playful world together.

Don't see it if you're hoping for something light and fun. This is super playful but also super dark.

See it if you are at least generally acquainted with the Alice in Wonderland story. This retelling has an assumption of some baseline familiarity.

Don't see it if you are not willing to let your imagination take hold. It has captivating physicality and stunning visuals - be willing to surrender to it.

See it if You enjoy the 'Alice' story. Very polished production, great set, choreography, singing. Creative and interesting musical numbers

Don't see it if The musical numbers keep you pretty entertained throughout but drag a little in the middle. Wish there was more of the Red Queen!!

See it if You want to hear some good music, the cast is great and the choreography is very interesting.

Don't see it if You cannot accept a musical without a meaningful story. Everything is very good except the book.

Also It reminded me of Girl From The North Country, though they’re quite different. Even I enjoyed both shows I just couldn’t get what are they talking about.... Read more Read less

See it if If you are a fan of Alice and wonderland and want to see a new take on the story.

Don't see it if If you are not a fan of Alice and wonderland, especially the weirder parts of the book.

Also The show was entertaining. I thought at times it was a bit weird, but what Alice story isn’t. There were some really beautiful songs. The dancing was well done. Overall a fun show.... Read more Read less

See it if A mind-bending reimagining of Alice set in a WWII bomb shelter. Alice experiences transformation as time runs out for her friend.

Don't see it if The essence of Lewis Carroll’s story and characters survive, but their engaging appeal and warmth is lacking.