Fiorello!

See it if you've never seen Fiorello. I saw it shine at 2013 Encores. This one was inferior, but the songs (both lyrics and music) still delight.

Don't see it if you want a professional production; this is summer stock/college level. Dora, tho, was a standout. A pleasant outing, but not NYC quality.

See it if You want to see a seldom produced show that's really an old gem. Like watching a classic black and white movie.

Don't see it if You can't appreciate a show on a shoestring. The music is a little on the light side with just a piano and a violin but voices are 1st rate.

See it if You would like a fun biographical show with catchy songs and zippy dances. I loved the barbershop pieces by the 6 guys.

Don't see it if You want something deeper, more dramatic, or more modern.

See it if Performance at Manhattan School of Music First visit, super production,talent of performers, set, band, costumes. lighting staff etc

Don't see it if Why does it have to be so far way for us?

See it if Great staging by Moss of old fashioned book heavy musical. Good acting & singing by principals. Opportunity to see vintage B'way musical

Don't see it if Slow, plot driven musicals bore you. Has a bit of "summer stock" feel to it (esp choreography)

See it if you're interested in biographical stories or old-fashioned musicals with weight and fluff in equal measure.

Don't see it if you'd rather see something edgy or groundbreaking.

See it if you would like an entertaining review of LaGuardia's pre-mayoral days. Not a current-style musical but the young cast is very talented.

Don't see it if you are expecting an over the top musical. No memorable tunes here and it is just as much dialogue as music.

See it if You like classic musicals with a good score. The book is dated but decent. Dialects all over the place, but singing generally pleasant.

Don't see it if You saw Tom Bosley on Bdwy & want lead to be more like him. Don't like period pieces or have any interest in NYC history/politics.

Also I have always liked the score and book of this show, and appreciated a great deal about this production. Many of the voices were good, most of the staging nicely conceived, transitions and scene changes were creative and fun, and the lighting and costumes were excellent. If you can see it for a reasonable price, and don't expect a sparkling production like She Loves Me, say, you'll likely have a good time.... Read more Read less

See it if I'm trying, but can't think of any reason to recommend. There is so much talent and creativity on NYC stages, go see something else.

Don't see it if My friends and I left at intermission. I see no reason to see an ameteur production for the amount of money being charged.

Also If it weren't for the performers trying so hard, I would have given this a lower score.... Read more Read less

See it if A classic with a memorable score. I saw the original in 1960! This rivals it in heart. Nifty performances. Needs more than piano & violin

Don't see it if Saw Matt Caccamo in the lead. Wonderful! Could have lived without the over the top choreography. I love Politics & Poker and Little Tin Box!

See it if you want to see one of the great B'way musicals of our time reimagined for Off-B'way. An absolute success except for the lead who is miscast

Don't see it if even a Pulitzer winning musical is not your cup of tea.

See it if Great small theater production. Singing was particularly strong; cast was energetic & delightful, clever staging. Thoroughly enjoyable!

Don't see it if You mind a "shoestring" production - don't expect Broadway. But still damn good. As others said, more live instruments would have been nice.

See it if you want to see a good musical, well done, great staging, good choreography, nice costumes, a sheer delight. Enjoyable time in the theater.

Don't see it if you dislike musicals. No other reason to not see it. Very good when most of the off broadway now is not good.

See it if you want to see a truly great American musical. It's close to Music Man in my book. It deserves a B'way revival-Bobby Creighton in lead!

Don't see it if You know the show already. Nothing new here, and you've probably seen it done better. However, some clever songs make it worthwhile.

Also A Bock and Harnick show is not easily dismissed, and certainly not this one. It's timely because we are in a election year, and it's refreshing to see how selfless LaGuardia was--an example to all. That said, this Fiorello looked more like Jimmy Walker than LaGuardia, and some of the set changes interfered with the proper rendering of a song. Choreography was a bit excessive, and overall it was like a good production done by a school. Everyone was too damned young, I felt. In an early number, which depicted various pockets of Manhattan, the choice was made to include not just yarmulkes, but curls as well. Too cheesy for words! But, if you've never seen it, or just want to luxuriate in excellent music and infinitely clever lyrics, stop by.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in musicals from the golden age

Don't see it if You want a solid, professional production and,not a school level production

See it if You want to enjoy a classic musical involving the talents of George Abbott,Sheldon Harnick,and Jerry Bock. The cast is energetic.A fun show!

Don't see it if Old fashioned musicals are not your thing.If you are unfamiliar with Fiorello LaGuardia,this is a fun way to learn about him

See it if you want a classic musical with a great score, beautifully staged, acted and sung with a great young energetic cast and small effective band

Don't see it if you don't like sweet musicals evoking an iconic figure with style and sass

See it if you like lively dancing and singing. However, the material is bland and unremarkable. Otherwise, the company does an overall good show.

Don't see it if you want to see an interesting musical.

See it if you need to see it as a piece of theater history

Don't see it if you want better than a summer stock production

See it if like old fashioned musicals, want to see a rarely produced classic by Harnick and Bock, like an energetic young cast

Don't see it if want big names or big production values

See it if I love Bock and Harnick. I walked away thinking "Little Tin Box". It brought history alive. The acting was superb. It seems that nothing

Don't see it if has changed in politics. If you are not itnerested in history or political stories don't see it.

See it if you enjoy biographical musicals... I've actually learned a bit about Fiorello that I didn't know...

Don't see it if you want a big splashy musical, as this one is on quite a shoestring budget, but it was done well, IMHO...

See it if You know the history

Don't see it if You like fast paced productions

See it if you want to learn the story of Fiorello Laguardia.

Don't see it if you don't like small musicals.

Also Fiorello Laguarda's life is an interesting story. There is an airport in his name, there is the restaurant Fiorello in front of Lincoln Center, which I like a lot and visit often, totally recommended. I wanted to see this small musical and learn more about this guy.
The problem was the soundtrack. The stage was ok, the energy of the company was nice, good looking actors and actresses, talented. I think that if the soundtrack is good, the production is halfway on the win. If the soundtrack is dull...S.O.S.
Fiorello sinks because its boring soundtrack. Period. There, I said it.... Read more Read less

See it if You like inferior high school productions. Some good performers-- others pathetically poor .

Don't see it if Like well done shows .