See it if are curious to see the result of a screenwriter adapting his own screenplay for the stage with John Doyle as the director.
Don't see it if expect some original insights from this Cliff Notes stage version. Read more
See it if You have never seen the movie.
Don't see it if You want to be engaged in the story.
See it if you have not seen the movie... while not terrible, the movie is much better. Some nice directorial touches by Doyle.
Don't see it if you expect to get a different take from the movie. This is pretty much a carbon copy of the screenplay into the stage (which does not work) Read more
See it if it's interesting to reconsider, in light of recent events, what the dead white male poets have taught us... The young actors are great.
Don't see it if you don't need any more convincing that aforementioned dead white male poets, whom you read in school, are still worth your time.
See it if you have never seen the film with Robin Williams. This production will give you a sketchy version of the movie. Rent the film.
Don't see it if you think Jason Sudeikis is a great actor. He really disappoints here. Hard to see him as an influence over the boys. Read more
See it if Really a great piece of theatre adn the human condition. I never have seen the movei but if you are a fan of that you will be of this too.
Don't see it if you dont want to cry, or be moved on the human condition .
See it if You are a fan of the movie or of great writing in general. A well done little glimpse into the lives of youth and the man who inspired them
Don't see it if You're not a fan of Doyle's work. Or are easily bored with stories that take place at New England prep schools
See it if you are a fan of the movie. Wonderfully staged by John Doyle.
Don't see it if See this show!
"Schulman, who wrote the original movie script, masterfully adapted the work for the stage. 'Dead Poets Society' makes an incredibly successful stage play, as the impassioned energy of the players is directly and vicariously felt by the audience. Additionally, the characters spend much time speaking about the merits of acting, presenting a wonderfully meta dichotomy...A work such as this that begs its audience to live and think freely is not only refreshing, but necessary."
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