Bright Colors and Bold Patterns

See it if you want to enjoy a thoughtful, witty, fast-paced, over-the-top (yet authentic) 1-man tour-de-force about being gay in the gay marriage era.

Don't see it if you're easily offended by flamboyant gay patter. [Sure, the character's an insufferable stereotype, but the play has heart & lots of laughs]

Also I saw the play with Jeff Hiller (who is terrific).

See it if ...you are interested in gay theater, or gay history, or the current state of gay life among a subset of gay men,

Don't see it if ...you have little tolerance for cliches about gay male style, or gay male relationships, or gay male reliance on booze & drugs to get by.

See it if you like a sarcastic one-man show.

Don't see it if you don't find entertainment in watching the demise of a boozy and cynical depressive at a party. That guy.

See it if You want laugh and have a good time.

Don't see it if Gay topic in this show.

See it if You love funny, over-the-top bitchy gay characters being extra.

Don't see it if Watching a Carson Kressley-esque character bitch for 75 minutes isn’t your thing.

See it if You'd enjoy a 1-man show about a guy who's drinking, out with friends, telling stories, etc. But who's really lonely deep down inside.

Don't see it if You'd want a larger cast. But the 85 minutes goes by fast.

See it if You want to see an incredible performer interact with characters that are not present on stage

Don't see it if You are not interested in a one person show about going to a gay wedding

Also While the actor did an incredible job portraying a gay character the play was a bit too long and fluffy for me. It’s definitely a safe play to see if you’re looking for a bunch of clichéd gay comedy... Read more Read less

See it if You want to find out if Bright Colors and Bold Patterns is a synonym for “gay”.

Don't see it if You don’t care to find out.

See it if You want to have fun enjoy being catty and want to observe an expert at it

Don't see it if you tired of gay characters that fit the stereotype, although this portrayal is more nuanced and less two dimensional.

See it if you'd like to see a one-man show after which you'd swear you watched a play with several characters onstage.

Don't see it if you hate humor, fun, and/or one-man shows.

See it if you enjoy a solo show that focuses on the trials and tribulations of one man's relationship experiences and dramas.

Don't see it if you know little or nothing about gay lifestyle, or find such a life offensive.

See it if you like hyperactive "gay" humor that has been done before (e.g., Mario Cantone) but still entertaining.

Don't see it if you desire humor that is unique, covers a range of topics and styles, and doesn't require an enormous amount of knowledge of pop culture.

See it if you can laugh at outlandish gay representations. Fantastic one-liners! A few "down" parts were odd, but overall funny.

Don't see it if you don't like gay shows. I don't think there is anything NOT gay here :)

Also I'm a straight white female and thoroughly enjoyed the show. I caught most of the references - OMG, Designing Women! LOL and missed a few of which I caught the implied meaning.

I kept getting Torch Song flashbacks (Michael Urie, young cute lover, etc) :)... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy stereotypical over-top 80s-90s gay humor/references one-gay-man play juxtaposing carefree abandon with sensitivity and heartbreak

Don't see it if you are offended or disgusted by queer excess or alcohol or drug abuse, or cannot sit through 90 minute monologue with no action or interval

See it if You're up for a fast, non-stop, very funny and all too real terrific solo turn by Jeff Hiller, outrageous, catty and by the end, poignant.

Don't see it if You're homophobic, dislike solo shows, have too many friends like Drew or expect more than an extended monologue, however well-delivered.

Also Great set by Dara Wishingrad; solid, almost invisible direction by Michael Urie; Drew Droege's absolutely naturalistic script and Jeff Hiller's performance so outrageously good, his command of stage and material so effortless, it seems not a performance at all. Or even a solo show, for that matter, as he so convincingly conjures up the other characters partying around him.

Gay, straight or whatever, everyone has at least one friend like Drew: loud, funny, obnoxious, catty, smart, exhausting, consumed by popular culture and not shy about sharing or measuring life by those references.

A pretty seamless evening and a credit to all involved that by end Drew is humanized and sympathetic, but that said, it’s a long and sort of one-note way to go to ask about the cost of acceptance: when being gay in the culture at large is normal, is life then a little less fabulous? For everyone. It's a good question, and perfectly timed. Kudos to all involved.... Read more Read less

See it if Droege's sense of humor appeals to you and you have an interest in modern gay topics.

Don't see it if one man shows about being gay in modern society don't appeal to you.

See it if you want to see Jeff Hiller be great.

Don't see it if you don't like gay stereotypes.

See it if Well-acted solo shows are of interest to you, or if you are looking for a high energy comedy.

Don't see it if You don't like references to same-sex relationships.

See it if you enjoy one person shows. The writer/star is clever and engaging. The premise is entertaining if slight.

Don't see it if you don't like one-person shows, especially when the one person talks to imaginary others onstage, or if you are homophobic.

See it if you would enjoy a one man show about a drunken, drugged, depressed gay man going on a rant.

Don't see it if if you don't like one man shows and bitchy gay humor.

Also The audience seemed to enjoy the play very much. The actor tried very hard, but I didn't find the play funny.... Read more Read less

See it if you like energetic one man shows. Audience reaction is constant with many laughs. Add 20 points if you know about Gay life.

Don't see it if you don't like Gay themed shows. Also, you should be well integrated in Gay life to get many of the references and jokes.

See it if you enjoy a hilarious one-man show about gay social life

Don't see it if you aren't interested in a comedy about gays

Also Drew did a great job making a solo show appear to have other characters with his dialogue and stage presence. His non-stop dialogue with the invisible party guests was outstanding.... Read more Read less

See it if you like one man shows are looking for a clichéd view of gay life

Don't see it if you hate one man shows or offended by gay themes

See it if you want a fun time in the theater and don't care very much about a complicated plot.

Don't see it if you need a fast moving play or if you don't like solo plays or if you don't like plays with gay themes.

See it if You want the gayest and funniest one-man play ever. Bring extra undies cuz it's pee-yer-pants funny and Kleenex for tearing up at the end.

Don't see it if You're homophobic and just can't stand Jack on Will and Grace, maybe you should pass on this one.