This New York premiere musical is an edgy, comic look at coming of age in the digital age. Get tickets to the Broadway transfer here!. More…
Jeremy Heere is your average, nothing-special teenager at Middleborough High in nothing-special New Jersey...until the day he finds out about 'The Squip.' A tiny supercomputer inside a pill. Swallow one and a personalized voice will tell you how to dress, how to speak, how to…become cool. Thus begins a journey that pits Jeremy's desire to be popular against his struggle to remain true to his authentic self.
See it if You want to see something new, fun and original. Young and fresh with a unique story and super talented actors/singers.
Don't see it if You expect...anything...this is pretty off the wall. Part love story, part sci-fi, part coming of age.
Also I think as much as I liked this (and I liked it very much) it will onl... Read more Read less
See it if Another musical about usual teenage insecurties but w/ a digital twist Often clever & sincere but nothing new to say Tons of energy & talent
Don't see it if Unfair comparisons to Evan Hansen will abound but it's just not as vocally complex or textured Very loud w/drowned out lyrics & lame choreo
See it if It is fun, fun, fun. . Nothing deep but it relates to High School. life today and forever. Special talent by Salazar and Roland &Tam..
Don't see it if Always a full house. Noise may be too much for some "older" folks. Many parents hung out in the lobby Tickets are hard to get..
See it if you enjoy discovering new musicals, fan of Joe Iconis, enjoy young casts, reliving high school days, outcasts becoming heroes, mix of music
Don't see it if don't like loud music or screaming teen audiences, shows about high school, sci-fi plots, or expecting to see a "Dear Evan Hansen"
See it if Contemporary musical of teen-age trappings and angst set to pop-rock beat w/ demonstrative fanbase. "Evan Hansen" adjacent.
Don't see it if Only hits stride when male leads hit the stage, until then...waiting. Once they exit...waiting. For 2.5 hrs. Waiting.
Also B'way bound and taking the cult with it.
See it if You love modern rock musicals with upbeat scores (one of the best in recent memory) and timeless messages about being true to yourself.
Don't see it if You don’t think you’d relate at all to a show about high schoolers.
See it if You enjoy a high-energy rock musical about a "magic pill" but things aren't what they seem. Fast paced, great songs, want the soundtrack!
Don't see it if You prefer a talky drama instead, or if you don't have earplugs (music super loud)
See it if you want to have fun, you're a teenager, you enjoy a talented cast, interested in sci fi & musical comedy, want tips on how to be popular.
Don't see it if you're looking for great, memorable music, a realistic premise, you don't want to relive high school & you don't like happy endings.
Also The play is lots of fun bringing smiles to your face through most of i... Read more Read less
See it if you must see what all the kids are talking about, and you enjoy coming of age stories with a quirky bent.
Don't see it if you don't like sci-fi, rock music, or excited teens in the audience.
See it if you enjoy sci-fi stories and plots about young people, peer-pressure and growing-up.
Don't see it if if you prefer mature topics, are sensitive about drug abuse, or do not care for sci-fi themes.
See it if a high-energy brightly colored (costumes & scenery) show about teenage angst and popularity with a sort of sci-fi element; mostly sung
Don't see it if you don't like loud (the fellow next to me did not). The music can be loud especially in some of the ensemble numbers.
Also A higher energy version of Dear Evan Hansen & (I couldn't put my finge... Read more Read less
See it if a teen-set show that essentially feels like an homage to the 1980s, 1990s, and now—with futuristic spins and a bit of 1950s sci-fi—appeals.
Don't see it if expecting either serious OR light teen issues—content can be uncomfortably raunchy, dangerous (drugs/alcohol), and inappropriate for tweens.
Also A talented cast leads this Mean Girls-meets-Dear Evan Hansen-meets-Rea... Read more Read less
See it if You are a teen or felt like an outsider when you were one. The kids, especially the theatre kids I talked to in the audience loved it.
Don't see it if You are expecting something profound. It’s a high concept show that has I think has limited adult appeal. Just OK.
See it if you liked the cast album and want an easy fluffy show. Think Dear Evan Hansen meets Little Shop meets Mean Girls meets Matrix.
Don't see it if you want an interesting plot. Basic high school drama set to fun and catchy tunes.
Also The response to this show from the fans of the cast album are amazing ... Read more Read less
See it if you want to have an enjoyable time watching a hard-working, talented cast -- even if your teenage years are long ago and far away.
Don't see it if you have no interest in teen-age angst and if loud, repetitive music annoys you.
See it if are a teenager
Don't see it if felt it was a cross between Mean Girls and Dear Evan Hansen for the high-school set who have not been to theater before
See it if A fun time in the theater. Interesting concept well executed. Enjoyable score.Energetic cast.
Don't see it if You aren't interested in shows focusing on adolescent issues.
See it if You like fresh new musicals that are also a little bit quirky. Want to see some fab performances by the whole cast.
Don't see it if You don't like teen coming of age stories or pop/rock musicals or shows with elements of science fiction.
Also I had such a great time at this show. I can watch Jason Tam in anythin... Read more Read less
See it if You like stories about high school and teenage life. Want to see some fine young performers having a great time.
Don't see it if Struggle with loud music and teen-oriented content.
See it if you want a fun romp of a high school music with a cliched but accurate lens on the angst of adolescence; or to smile and laugh with teens.
Don't see it if you're over the age of 30, have a low tolerance for the ridiculous/absurd/deus ex machina, you've been listening too closely to the hype
Also Turns out I love musicals. So I had a great time. But I am pretty surp... Read more Read less
See it if Iconis a future bright star on Broadway. Clever entertainment with important messages without being an after-school special. Broadway-bound
Don't see it if If you cannot get a ticket
See it if you have a kid to bring, or ever were a kid, especially an unpopular one. Kids adore it. The applause was thundering!
Don't see it if Very loud shows are not your thing or you were a very popular kid.
See it if You want a little Mean Girls, Jagged Little Pill, Dear Evan Hansen, and Little Shop of Horrors—without what made all those so charming.
Don't see it if A fully fleshed out show. This felt half-done, and I’m worried about what this will do on Broadway. It felt like Toxic Avenger on 50th...
Also This wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t good. There’s a lot of hype, and it wa... Read more Read less
See it if For a feel good show with catchy songs and fun lyrics. Great performances all around. Give yourself a break and enjoy some fluff.
Don't see it if You want an actual story. This one could be summed up in about one sentence.