Call Me Madam

See it if you'd enjoy a jaunty, passé, old-fashioned Irving Berlin musical, staged with reverence & style by NYCC.

Don't see it if ur avoiding political(ish) theater, even if it strays about as far from our present political drama as possible; u hope to see Cusack shine.

Also Carmen Cusack, although wildly talented (and the sole reason I went to see this show), just does not have the "diva gene" that's required for this over-the-top musical -- best known, perhaps for Ethel Merman's only Tony win -- full of 11 o'clock numbers and outsized characters, not least of which is Cusack's Sally Adams.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see some warm, wonderful performances, especially from Carmen Cusack and Lauren Worsham.

Don't see it if you've already seen any other show from this era. It follows the formula for the plot points of a love story but it doesn't have any stakes.

See it if you want to see a second-rate production of a third-rate musical.

Don't see it if you saw the previous revival with Tyne Daly. This one pales in comparison.

Also Why Encores! decided to revive this musical for the second time baffles me. It is a cub-par Irving Berlin show. It is missing a larger-than-life leading actress and a good, solid director.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy politically referenced stories albeit a bit dated. some solid supporting roles

Don't see it if well sculpted interesting shows that entertain and come to a point

See it if and ONLY if you are feeling nostalgic for something from the 1950 theater season. Otherwise, DON'T Bother!

Don't see it if you wanted something a little 1950 nostalgic but with a 2019 twist, because this old relic should have been put down a long time ago!!

Also Despite the fact that I was looking forward to hearing that fabulous Broadway diva Carmen Cusack belt out some show stopping Broadway tune, I had to settle for the Irving Berlin classic "You're Just in Love", which didn't appear until the second act of the musical and by that time I was BORED OFF MY ASS and DISAPPOINTED for the long wait. This show was a real CLUNKER and should have never been revived since the 1995 revival. Sometimes is is better if you allow sleeping dogs to stay sleeping.... Read more Read less

See it if You’ve never seen it before and like lots of corn with your musicals.

Don't see it if You’ve ever seen it before; this show relies on a brassy lead; she had either exhausted her voice or didn’t have it to start with.

Also I have a lot of patience for and joy in old musicals, but this production was just sad. Still there are some wonderful Irving Berlin’s songs.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy all Encores as a history piece and saying you've seen a production of a rarely done show.

Don't see it if You're expecting a stand out star performance. Cusak is lovely but hardly the bulldozer required for the role.

See it if you like stale political satire, historical musicals, or Irving Berlin. A fine revival of a very dated musical with a couple great numbers.

Don't see it if You don't feel the need for a predictable, slightly sexist comedy set in a poor duchy in Europe. It was fine, just very unmodern.

See it if You don't mind a boring and dated plot and production. Didn't engage me except for one number. Left at intermission. Tons of people left.

Don't see it if Expecting a great show.

See it if you’re a historian who wants to see a relic live onstage.

Don't see it if you’re expecting something that feels fresh or relevant.

See it if it has already closed, thank God. This production was dreadful. Carmen Cusack was completely miscast.

Don't see it if the thought of Ben Davis singing out of the left side of his mouth annoys you half as much as it annoyed me. Dreadful. Bad choice, Encores.

See it if Fabulous choreography, some old standards

Don't see it if If you expect Merman or Tyne Daley, you woll be disappointed. Not one of Encores! Best.

See it if You would see Carol Kane in anything and if you love Randy Rainbow. The male lead was also very good. Good dancing and voices, but dated.

Don't see it if This is a creaky Berlin musical. I wished for the Merman or Daly version and was not bowled over. I'm glad I saw it as an historical piece