Brigadoon

See it if you enjoy classic musicals. The lovely songs are well presented w/ Lekites and O'Hara as standouts. Barebones set ok; orchestra on stage.

Don't see it if you like a full-blown prod'n. Emphasis on dancing (I got bored). The lyrics are silly, but the tunes glorious. Lekites: I will come to you.

Also I'm glad I got to see this charming production. Lush sound...I'm trapped by earworms!... Read more Read less

See it if Classic story, great singing. Some great songs. Great production for Encores.

Don't see it if Not very exciting. A bit too much dancing (albeit top notch). Some bizarre character actions feel very dated.

See it if You want to see a polished production and enjoy listening to great voices and seeing beautiful dancing.

Don't see it if You are looking for a fast paced show that has a strong story. I didn't really buy into the love story and wasn't attached to any characters

Also I was surprised to see the high remarks. I had never seen this show before but found it a bit dated and not very entertaining. It gets high marks for the great singing & dancing though.... Read more Read less

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Also Outstanding choreography , outstanding dancing, outstanding n singing, super cast of 35, great orchestra of about 30, beautiful projections, only stage set a staircase
to depart from Brigadoon but City Center productions do not have much scenic design (will projectionists hurt old time scenic designers?) huge stage thus available for the spectacular dance work led by Fairchild. Kelli O'Hara (our favorite since "Albertine") could not be better, Patrick Wilson salved our wounds when Pasquale had to venture elsewhere. He was also outstanding Stephanie Block did her magic. Get her a bigger role. The only negative is that any reader is too late to see this production of Brigadoon. Maybe in 2117???.... Read more Read less

See it if You miss the days of elaborate production numbers & simple love stories, love great dancing, want to see a rarely revived classic, gorgeous

Don't see it if Old fashioned musicals, esp. with a lot of ballet-style dancing are not your thing nor musicals with death or overly-romantic plots

Also This is a great production of a rarely revived musical staged by a director-choreographer from the ballet world who creates some brilliant dances and splendid stage image as well as obtaining outstanding performances and excellent singing from the cast. Such a production of Brigadoon comes along only once every 100 years.... Read more Read less

See it if cast excellent, Kelli's heavenly singing/performance will be long-remembered; meltingly beautiful songs; dynamic new choreography

Don't see it if second act slight, ending implausible; still per NY Times, production elevates this rarely-performed musical into first ranks

See it if You want beautiful music sung by wonderful singers. You want outstanding choreography performed by amazing dancers.

Don't see it if You prefer contemporary musicals.

See it if You love old, classic musicals with mellifluous music, where the lead characters fall in love with each other in a single day.

Don't see it if You think most musicals written before the 1970s are dated, cliched, and boring.

See it if you wish to see a well casted, well staged and very entertaining production of Brigadoon. I highly recommend this show.

Don't see it if you do not like the show Brigadoon no matter how great the production or you don't like musicals.

See it if Like good old musicals

Don't see it if You don’t like musicals

See it if like Lerner/Loewe, PatrickWilson, Kelli Ohara, StephanieBlock, huge dancing chorus, gray palette in your traditional American musicals

Don't see it if holes in storytelling, restoring 7million measures dance music, flaccid scenework, all clans wearing the same tartans would bother you

See it if If you go to hear Kelli, you also get great singing by Stephanie Block & Ross Lekites. Fairchild's athletic dancing leads a fine ensemble.

Don't see it if you don't appreciate Golden Age musicals. Much of the book is silly, but I didn't mind. Like Heather on the Hill, Almost Like Being in Love

See it if you like old musicals, GREAT singing, terrific choreography, marvelous dancing.

Don't see it if you want a musical that really has something to say.This is fluff, but it is so brilliantly done, that it can be forgiven!

See it if Loved it! It was glorious. Beautifully done. Fantastic cast. A full orchestra. So perfect and beautifully done. Moved me to tears.

Don't see it if There were only 6 performances, and it has closed. If you weren’t there, I’m sorry, but you missed something very special.

See it if It is brilliantly staged. Glorious Kelli O’Hara. Robbie Fairchild &Chris Wheeldon direct/ fabulous choreography. Fresh staging and movement.

Don't see it if You can’t stand this creaky musical. A tough sell for me. Ugly costumes.

Also The disappointment of the replacement of Steven Pasquale has not diminished. Patrick Wilson just doesn’t smolder though he sounds good. His voice was not always true but when it was it is full bodied and eminently listenable but NOT Pasquale and missing the absolute comfort SP and KO aquired in 2014 and 2015.
Still, Kelli has rarely sounded more effortless or in full voice.... Read more Read less

See it if to hear Kelli O'Hara sing "Almost Like Being in Love' (actually, to hear her sing anything), incredible singing and a wonderful orchestra

Don't see it if plot is important, especially if you would be tempted to analyze the issues with this tale; if you are not at all a romantic

Also I am probably an outlier. There was a standing ovation.
I would not have had such issues with the plot if it had more of a mysterious and romantic feel. Patrick Wilson has a great voice but did not feel the chemistry. Part was due to his lines, part due to what I feel was an abrupt ending.... Read more Read less

See it if you have the opportunity, Kelli Ohara is as enchanting as ever; such a treat to hear Wilson; Block sounds great & provides needed humor

Don't see it if you dislike extended dance scenes - they are lovely but fill much of the time; you want a modern or fully staged performance

See it if you appreciate old-fashioned, classic musicals with sweet-and-simple storylines; fans of Patrick Wilson, Kelli O'Hara, & Stephanie J. Block.

Don't see it if seeking groundbreaking story-telling, music, or staging (this is a concert-style performance); you want to think deeply or dislike musicals.

Also Brigadoon may not be groundbreaking, with complex philosophies of some musicals. Yet, in lieu of bells-and-whistles, it has bagpipes and kilts. A passionately-performed classic, it will transport you to childhood, the Gene Kelly/Cyd Charisse 1954 film, or a dreamland where conflict is resolved by love (sometimes). Watching this concert-style work, I was struck by darker tones I didn’t recall. Kelli O’Hara is marvelous; Patrick Wilson is a joy to hear and see; and Stephanie J. Block, as always, is a scene-stealer. The ensemble includes talented comedians, actors, musicians, and dancers. Robert Fairchild’s performances are more scene-stealers. Truthfully, I don’t find Brigadoon’s music very memorable, although the orchestration and performers here are magical. And how often are bagpipe solos and so many kilt-draped performers on stage? Overall, Brigadoon is a lovely way to spend an evening: indulge, imagine, and leave inspired to find a bit of passion and truth in your own lives.... Read more Read less

See it if sadly, this was just a weekend. Absolutely great production! I'm hoping it will get moved to a broadway house.

Don't see it if It has closed, but if it were still open, Run, don't walk!

See it if You want to be swept away by enchantment in this staged version of the classic play. Singing & dancing are flawless, achingly beautiful

Don't see it if I've always loved this play, but the plot is simple, a bit strange & hokey - it's all about the songs, dancing & the magical, lyrical mood.

See it if if you want to see an exquisite Lerner/Loewe musical, beautifully choreographed, danced, and sung by a talented cast.

Don't see it if if you are bored by lengthy dance numbers.

Also What a score, and the orchestra did it proud.

See it if You want to see a masterpiece of the musical theater done flawlessly

Don't see it if You are not interested in old school musical format

Also One of the best Encores ! type presentations I've seen . Bravo to all involved .... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of classic musicals or have not seen Brigadoon before. The singing and dancing is terrific.The leads are in glorious voice.

Don't see it if You are not a fan of Encores ' productions. The whole cast is "off-book", which truly enhances the experience. There is nothing not to like

See it if you love those old musicals, because the performances don't get any better than this.

Don't see it if you can't tolerate a messy book-musical and can't give yourself over to the romanticism of it.

Also Glorious singing, transcendent dancing, updated book, what a cast, just about perfect.... Read more Read less

See it if you love classical musicals &want to see an excellent production.Dance esp good.Kelli O'Hara was mesmerizing as Fiona.Whole cast excellent.

Don't see it if you dislike musicals, dislike seeing productions in a huge venue; dislike orchestra being on stage and visible.