Chicken and Biscuits

See it if for a great cast wonderfully performing a well-written script in an intimate setting. It will have you laughing at their mannerisms and talk

Don't see it if you do not like family humor based around a funeral where bringing together all members bring friction with love.

See it if You want to see a fun and funny family comedy that takes place during a funeral. You want to laugh and walk away feeling good.

Don't see it if You are not interested in seeing a African - American family comedy. You don't want to laugh. You don't want to have a fun afternoon or eve

Also Every performer played their part and played it well. I enjoyed this performance so much. It was listed that the play was three hours but that was a misprint. I hope that it did not affect the attendance at the evening performances. Please go see this play. It was very enjoyable and fun and funny. I am so glad I had a chance to see it. The play was a fast 2 hours. This play did not lag.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a well-constructed comedy. I haven’t laughed so uncontrollably hard since “The Book of Mormon”. It is a must see!

Don't see it if You don’t like African-American humor or wanted to see a serious thought-provoking drama, this is not your kind of play.

Also I loved this show. There are true belly laughs and some tender moments. I laughed so hard that I was crying. What a fun afternoon! Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!... Read more Read less

See it if You like family dramas. Lots of people with lots of personalities here.

Don't see it if You don't like family dramas. Getting out to the Queens Theatre is difficult for you.

See it if You would enjoy a funeral with a messed up family. Hijinks ensue.

Don't see it if It starts as overly broad run of the mill black stereotypical humor.

Also Once the baseline has been established the talented group of actors and very good writing take over. Lots of humor, pathos and love is truly evident. ps. There is a shuttle bus to the theater 111th Street stop on the "7" or a 20 minute walk.... Read more Read less

See it if you like an all around excellent productions with good writing, good design, good acting, good drama, good comedy, and some good themes.

Don't see it if Mind a play having issues finding an ending and maybe having two many ideas. Mind some interactions with the actors.

Also This is truly an excellent play. I'm very impressed with the writing as he set up subtly ideas that paid off later and had a nice sense of how to call back and build recurrent jokes. I loved the setting, thought having the whole theater be a funeral home got you in the mood immediately and paid dividends throughout the production. As I stated in the don't see, its the main drawback is a lot of ideas and maybe one or two characters two many (or maybe just trying to give every character time). At times that causes scenes to drag a bit because at least one character only comes into focus very late and another character never really does and so whenever you are dealing with them particularly early its taking you away from more interesting things. Overall this is an extremely enjoyable play. Very few plays are this funny.... Read more Read less

See it if you like funny, touching, heart-felt & everyday family drama. Well-written & well-acted. You become part of the family! Enjoy!

Don't see it if you're looking for razzle-dazzle or deep existential exploration. This is just a delightful and moving family drama.

Also The Queens Theater is out there! But a nice venue and an interesting 20 minute walk through Flushing Meadows Park (site of the '64 World's Fair!) from the 7 train. I heard there is a shuttle bus but after the fact.... Read more Read less

See it if Very funny show with a great cast.Set at a funeral.

Don't see it if See it!

See it if You like comedies and wish to support great regional theatre. Bring your whole family to see. It is old fashioned wholesome entertainment. .

Don't see it if you prefer dramas or musicals instead. Reaching the Queens Theatre venue may require driving, as is not easily reached by public transport.

Also This was a fun way to spend a Saturday evening: going to the Queens Theatre to see a fun, laugh-out-loud-&-say-Amen play by a young playwright Douglas Lyons, who heeded the call by talented African American actresses like Viola Davis to write about strong, beautiful african american women, their families & relationships, worts and all.

"Chicken and Biscuits" is hopefully one of many more plays to come that will tell us stories of black american families, their experiences, sorrows, joys, fight for injustice, love & acceptance.

Though somewhat formulaic and stereotypical character-wise in its structure, it did present important issues such as male sexual identity & family acceptance that are still taboos within many strongly religious black families. Mr. Lyons treated the subject respectfully while still highlighting the need of the adult son to get a mother's approval and blessing of his sexual identity & the man he loves and with whom he has a relationship.

An audience pleaser!... Read more Read less

See it if you want an entertaining family comedy centered around (of all things) a funeral, with pretty good acting

Don't see it if you don't want to trek deep into Queens (especially if taking public transportation); don't think a comedy about a black funeral is for you

See it if Enjoy comedic family issues acted out

Don't see it if You want to see a serious drama, dueling with real life issues

See it if You love a dramedy featuring strong female leads, palpable comedy, a wonderful cast, and a great set in a small space.

Don't see it if You don't like plays with strong women in the lead. Or you don't like chickens or biscuits.

See it if You like family stories and a evening of laughters with a few teary moments.

Don't see it if You don't like comedies

See it if Great staging in an intimate space; actors brought material to life

Don't see it if cliched