Forest Boy (NYMF)

See it if you like to be engrossed in a satisfying mystery story and/or you like a beautiful folk-y score.

Don't see it if you're expecting Broadway-level production values--the budget is small but the writing is interesting and the performances are great.

See it if you like workshop musicals with an otherworldly feel. I liked the choreography, and the songs worked well to convey emotion.

Don't see it if you want a polished production or a comfortable theater. Had a high school auditorium feel, but the performers were committed & engaged.

See it if You like really offbeat stories for musicals, and are comfortable seeing a show where it isn't clear what the point of it all is.

Don't see it if You require shows to have either catharsis or cohesion - this show is compelling, but I can't understand why I spent two hours on it.

See it if you enjoy musicals where every song is a dirge and the choreography takes itself too seriously. Hate to say this because I wanted to like it

Don't see it if you have anything else at all to do.

See it if you liked the movie Kaspar Hauser, like a good Spring Awakening type of score (the band and the singing are excellent), but it does drag

Don't see it if want an exciting plot, fast moving show

See it if you are looking for a thrilling story with charming music. This writing team from Scotland is one to look out for! Charming Cast.

Don't see it if you don't like fast paced musicals.

See it if You want to support new theater

Don't see it if no comment

See it if you want to get lost in a story that seems like a fantasy with really lovely music

Don't see it if you can't handle ambiguity, you like a more traditional musical format, and you want a finished product.

See it if you like musicals that are unconventional and have heart.

Don't see it if you are easily depressed.

See it if You love new, original material with a linear plot line and great music. Creative movement and talented cast!

Don't see it if You can't imagine a forest onstage.

See it if You want to see something unique. The non linear structure allows for a interesting theater experience.

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

See it if You have great hearing

Don't see it if You don't have great hearing

See it if You Love challenging music theatre

Don't see it if You want to see the same old predictable applause fodder

See it if You liked Once and enjoy unconventional musical theatre

Don't see it if You want a happy ending

See it if you're cool

Don't see it if you're lame

See it if you like intense, imaginative, edgy

Don't see it if you like structure, predictable plots

See it if you like unconventional, captivating stories told theatrically, works based on true stories and strong ensemble work

Don't see it if you only like strong narrative, musicals with enough contrasting songs or musicals that have a genuine flavor of the culture they're set in