Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

See it if You love the Grinch and aren't 100% married to one of the movies.

Don't see it if You don't want to get ancient diseases from that nasty Hulu Theater (which desperately needs cleaning)

Also I really love the old cartoon, and saw that this was happening and immediately bought tickets. Then I thought... "wait, this is going to be terrible, isn't it?" Well, it wasn't. Gavin Lee does a great job of mimicking the cartoon movements of the Grinch, and they got the Who wiggle down pat. I'm sure it must be very frustrating for whoever composed the music, because some of the songs were actually pretty good ("Who likes Christmas? Whos like Christmas!"), but of course, we all just want to hear "You're a Mean One" and "Daboo doray." It was a bit slow, but I had a good time. They need to put this on a proper Broadway stage, though, because that Hulu Theater at MSG is nasty.... Read more Read less

See it if you want beautiful set designs, a heart warming story, and a family-friendly holiday experience.

Don't see it if you are a Grinch or like high-class, thought-provoking theatre.

See it if you are a fan of christmas shows and Mr. Gavin Lee. Recommended for ages 4 & up.

Don't see it if you’ve seen any movies or shows of the grinch before.

See it if You enjoy commercial children's theatre. You want to taste the most delicious (though $$$) Bailey's hot chocolate of your life. & GAVIN LEE!

Don't see it if You dislike Christmas. You are hoping for a high-end production. You dislike kitsch.

See it if you get free tickets, and even then it's instantly forgettable, childish, touristy christmas fare.

Don't see it if you want an enjoyable evening of theater

See it if you can't get enough of the Grinch story & need to see every variant of Seuss' brilliant holiday tale (which does NOT need to be enhanced!).

Don't see it if ur a fan of the original book or 1966 cartoon & aren't prepared to see an (unnecessarily) expanded musical version in a horrendous venue.

Also The Theater at Madison Square Garden may well be the single worst venue in NYC. Be prepared for cavernous sound in a soulless, concrete barn with sticky floors and unruly families. This musical is half-decent family fare, though nothing that is added to the original score & book is memorable or necessary; but it would still fare much better in a smaller house. The insipid non-Seuss rhymes wouldn't be any better, but the actors certainly deserve a more suitable venue.... Read more Read less

See it if you're looking for a relaxed theatrical environment for your toddler, and you're not picky.

Don't see it if you're a serious theatre-goer. The original rhymes are weak, the songs bland. This feels more like a theme park show (and not a good one).

Also Imagine seeing a play at Madison Square Garden. There are hot dogs on the ground, the floor is sticky, the seats are tiny and cramped, people are talking and using their phones during the show (even taking pictures), people walk in and out throughout the show. And that's if you can even find the theatre! Signage is terrible; nothing is clearly labeled. And you have to make your way through thousands of people (literally) who are going to a game or concert in the arena. I expected the theatre to be more reserved, but it's a giant free-for-all and it really hampered the experience. On top of that, the show wasn't even good! I was really looking forward to seeing Gavin Lee as the Grinch. He did as adequate a job as he could with the terrible material he had, but the show was a travesty.... Read more Read less

See it if You loved the artwork in the books, because that’s what the staging is based on. They use Max the dog as the framing, and it works perfectly

Don't see it if You aren’t into moderately cheesy Xmas stories. If you’ve seen the original, you know what you’re getting into, more or less.