Babette’s Feast

See it if you want to experience the difference between the narrow realism of film and the magic of theater. The ensemble is marvelous.

Don't see it if you expect the play to be just like the film. The well detailed characters move the plot forward using song, mime & just a suggestion of set

See it if you enjoy a very unusual drama with good acting and staging. Costumes very suited to the story. I recommend you read short story to prepare.

Don't see it if you do not like dramas involving religion or you like comedy.

Also St Clements has no elevator and there are stairs to the box office, to the theater and to the restrooms. If you have problems with steps be aware of this.... Read more Read less

See it if You have no expectation of seeing a theatrical version of the movie and you enjoy a very slow paced play.

Don't see it if You’re looking for a story that flows, 3 dimensional characters, excitement of any sort, good writing and a wonderful feast.

See it if appreciate clever stage and story craft.

Don't see it if You like simple traditional storytelling.

See it if You loved the movie, enjoy a charming story with lots of exposition; strong actors and creative staging

Don't see it if You want a traditional play; lack imagination; seek an original story

See it if Creative , delightful and entertaining . Great writing and a cast who sings and dances in addition to excellent acting.

Don't see it if Do not see if you are interested in light musicals or dramas.

See it if You would like to see a short story extended to a full stage production

Don't see it if You don't want to see needless over-choreography.

See it if You want to see a wonderful cast on stage, are familiar with the story, or are familiar with the movie.

Don't see it if You don't like plays with messages, can't focus too long, want a fast paced show.

See it if A 90 minute morsel of quick paced fun theater -Unusual but funny plot with excellent acting & singing. Top notch Off Bdwy

Don't see it if Can't pay close attention to narrative. Want splashy musical, or serious drama. Don't like intimate theaters like St, Clement's church

See it if you like story theater, precisely staged and acted, with a message about the transformative power of culture, social interaction & good eats

Don't see it if you want drama not narration. Oddly, once the masterful & mysterious Babette enters, the tension & interest waft away.

See it if you want to see a truly interesting translation of film into theater with a lovely story. Also if you loved the film. Excellent staging.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy "storytelling" theater. Also the actress playing Babette did not connect with the other actors and left the audience cold.

See it if you like intimate, thoughtful, playful theater

Don't see it if you want an expensive broadway production; you are expecting the movie version (this show is based on the short story that inspired it)

Also the set and costumes are quite spare; but the performances and staging directions infuse the show with such warmth, imagination, and a profound sense of community that the 90 minutes fly by. the performances are delightful and heartfelt. extra layer of meta: the venue is a church space. make sure to check out the brilliant "headshots" of performers in the lobby.... Read more Read less

See it if You like the work of great ensemble casts who breathe life into a wonderful story

Don't see it if You are not interested in a somewhat long but absorbing story about what drives human action

See it if You enjoy story theater told be a very strong ensemble.

Don't see it if You can't get there before Sunday when it closes.

See it if You are interested in seeing a stage version of the Isak Dennison book of the same name. The direction unfortunately fails the story.

Don't see it if If you don't want to see a literary adaptation that is poorly directed.

See it if Interesting play. Good acting and funny story

Don't see it if Funny plays, fast moving

See it if you enjoy a show without huge sets and minimal costume changes.

Don't see it if you don’t enjoy storytelling from a cast or need “big shows”.

See it if The actors tried hard but the story is trite. I understood the message they were trying to convey.

Don't see it if Cannot reproduce in a show what you can in a movie.

See it if you enjoyed the movie, enjoy fresh takes takes on famiar tales, enjoy great diction, costuming, stage choreography, and magical experiences

Don't see it if you prefer the comfort of very familiar stories told in very familiar ways.

See it if you are interested in tales of grace and redemption

Don't see it if you want shallow entertainment

See it if you like a ​well-staged and well-designed ensemble piece

Don't see it if you want well-developed characters​ to follow

See it if You love watching the actors' craft make magic. Wonderful use of gesture & sound to evoke wonder & extravagance in an austere environment.

Don't see it if You can't use your imagination to substitute for a big splashy production. This is an intimate venue with a bare stage and minimal props.

See it if An actor's play. Creative. Impressionist. Great acting. Great sound effects. Fantastical realm. Imaginative. Can link to current affairs.

Don't see it if You don't like. Creative. Impression. Great acting. Great sound effects. Fantastical mean kitchen cooking machine! Imagination.

Also It takes someone generous and courageous to make the first move. Humanity can be fragile, conforming, as well as bold and generous depending on where we are in our life journey.
Thanks to the writer, producer, and everyone involved for creating it the way they did. It transcends time and even connects to some of our current events.
Even though it encroaches a serious matter, the play also brought out the comedy in human life in a way that everyone can relate to and laugh about.
YES!!!! There was much laughter from the audience.
At one point the audience was even MOVED to participate by clapping.
All the actors were great! Loved all the actors. Michelle Hurst's French. Jo Mei's performance is brilliant. She is a little package but a big firecracker!
Big kitchen scene with mean cooking. Fantastical.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a thoughtful, thought-provoking production.

Don't see it if You are looking for flashy theater -- this is a small-scale, simply-staged piece of theater.

See it if you remember the movie with delight

Don't see it if you don't lke to exerience new styoles