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See it if Don't

Don't see it if Just don't see it!

See it if you wish to spend 90 long minutes wondering why you are in the theater and not somewhere else. Stupid story, poor singing, bad characters.

Don't see it if you like a good story plot, interesting characters and good lyrics.

See it if you have a peculiar fascination with seeing first-hand what doesn't really work. To their credit, the actors do their best to give it life.

Don't see it if you want a show that has any focus or nuance at all. This script tries to take on everything, so ultimately it has nothing much to say.

See it if You want to see why so many have given poor score. I'm sure there is some talent here. But it was excruciating.

Don't see it if You want to hear the beautiful voice of the lead actress. interesting voice, clear, tends to be shrill, no vibrato, but different material?

Also I was trying to remember if there was anything worse, I don't think I have seen it. The combination of boring and trivialization of desperation was unforgivable. There is some attempt to explain why our lead has become the broken human being we meet at the beginning but all the deadpan pathos and lifeless singing just doesn't work. The endless monologue of the lead male trying to make us see how horrid he is does not prepare us for morally bankrupt he is.
The fact that he says he repeatedly raped her even tho he was gay because it gave him power is a brilliant message buried in this horrid mess. That rape and incest are crimes of power, not sex, regardless of sexual orientation of either victim or assailant.
There most likely is a story here.... Read more Read less

See it if The subject is tragic and profound, the singing and musical score are good, the cast is talented, but I did not like the show. The only

Don't see it if you do not like to be bored

Also explanation that comes to mind is that this show requires more work. The subject is such that demands a stronger confrontation among the characters to make it believable. This show is a “work in progress.”... Read more Read less

See it if You voted for Trump. In fact you should be forced to sit through it twice.

Don't see it if You didn't vote for Trump. You've suffered enough.

See it if you enjoy a slow drama attempting to be a musical, are satisfied with some decent singing to carry the show

Don't see it if are uncomfortable with topics dealing with incest, expecting a lively musical

Also It was very slow moving and confusing.I wondered what some of the songs had to do with the story. I was generous with my scoring.... Read more Read less

See it if Tale of three very unhappy people - twisted father, hurt daughter, older woman who had unrequited love. Great singing by older woman.

Don't see it if Weaker singing by younger woman. Story needs a bit more focus & beginning needs quicker pacing. 1 hr 35 min.

See it if You enjoy original musicals on themes like homosexuality

Don't see it if You are offended by profanity and/or don't like original musicals on dark subject matter

See it if you know someone in the production. Hard to understand. Nice set.

Don't see it if just don't.

See it if A talented cast, but they could not save this dreary, obtuse, mess of monologue and music.

Don't see it if I can't recommend this to anyone.

See it if there is no reason to see this!!!

Don't see it if you enjoy theater!!!

Also There were FIVE people who have NEVER posted a review here before who suddenly appeared in this show review thread and they ALL gave this show a 100!!! I can understand the need to do this, as they must have a vested interest in the show... But, SHILLING IS WRONG!!!... Read more Read less

See it if enjoy a well done set.

Don't see it if you appreciate good theatre, with wonderful songs and a good book. Also I feel the actors needed to commit to their lines and react more.

Also I feel this show was falsely advertised as the description was promising and the set was beautiful. Then the show started and the music was mediocre as it was a repeating haunting lullaby feel to it that was not interesting. The book was a nightmare as it had scene of 5 one sided phone calls that did not add to the plot and when guns were on stage, no one reacted to any words or actions and a poorly executed suicide...or atleast I think it was. I found it very difficult to find sympathy for any of these characters and wondered what was the need to tell this specific story. I did love the look for the Broadway producer who reminded me of a Jackie Kennedy but over all I wished for more, wanted more songs with something to say and actors who were reacting to subtext, rather then saying the thoughts in their heads.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy torturing yourself with an insipid musical that makes no sense. There's an Archie Bunker character that desperately needs an Edith

Don't see it if well, just don't!

See it if You can appreciate REALLY BAD theatre. This is SO BAD that it's fantastic. So many priceless moments and lines, each worse than the last.

Don't see it if You can't appreciate it as quite possibly one of the worst things you've ever seen. It would be impossible to even try to tell you the plot.

See it if Crickets.... Sorry, I got nothin'.

Don't see it if This abomination of a show has terrible acting, worse music, and an awful book - the trifecta! Offensive to everyone. Just the worst.

See it if A for effort. Nice piano work. Some good singing, Hous Manager and staff so cordial and fun.

Don't see it if Seems to sanction some illicit activities. Spurts of lapsed acting. Use of stage needs work

See it if you need to get out of the heat for two hours

Don't see it if you are looking for an intelligent evening in the theatre. Confusing plot, acting pedestrian, singing flat. The piano player is good

See it if You like depressing stories that really go nowhere. And if you enjoy bad acting and terrible singing this is definetly the show for you.

Don't see it if You Can get tickets for ANY other show in town.... nothing can be worse than this train wreck.

See it if You can't find anything else to do. Better to go to the dentist.

Don't see it if You have a TV and it is working or if you're taking anti depression meds!

See it if you literally have nothing better to do. Nothing? Surely you can think of something else to do. There are better ways to waste your time & $

Don't see it if Where to start? not the worst PRODUCTION of a show I've seen (there are a few redeeming qualities- i.e. the MD/pianist) but that's about it.

See it if Was too confusing. Atmosphere with all the fans over head wss distracting.

Don't see it if Dont like a story behind a musical.

See it if I've never flamed a play before, but just don't see it. Bad writing, acting, score. I'm pretty sure it's the worst play I've ever seen.

Don't see it if If, like me, you respect (even awful) craft enough to not walk out until intermission. There's no intermission.

See it if Not sure. (Again I hate speaking so ill, but despite my theatrical tastes, I found this show offensive)

Don't see it if child molestation offends you.

Also Once again I'm not sure who put up the money for this... Beautiful (expensive) set but only a few moments are even in the box-set location created. The lighting struggled though fixable before opening. Tuckerman is standout performer despite small role and significant time curled up, hiding on a couch??? Generally, the performances were weak, perhaps a result of poor writing/directing. The show started off with a short solo followed by a clunky, unnatural and misleading monologue. Then we had TWENTY MINUTES of phone conversations (see "Oh Hello! On Broadway"). Next there was a brief moment of tension hindered by unnecessary song and (worse yet) some sort of grasp at EXCUSING CHILD MOLESTATION!?!?!? Enter the fantastic Kaye Tuckerman who has another attempt at dramatic (and sexual) tension that is misguided. The rest of the show is a series of short songs that feels like a cabaret, tho never quite interesting and full of mixed messages. Shout out to the pianist who played fantastically!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see some great songs and talented actors, and don't need any sort of emotional arc or forward motion.

Don't see it if You dislike melodrama. You don't have the patience to sit through eighty minutes of singing/monologuing for ten minutes of plot.