Friends! The Musical Parody

See it if you were a fan of the show; you'll get a kick out of the in-jokes. You'll also enjoy strong, energetic performances. Some laughs/good songs.

Don't see it if you expect consistent cleverness. Many lame, broad jokes. Act II is better than Act I. Could use trimming. Over-mic'ed; lots of yelling.

Also Friends! is fun if you loved the show and are willing to check your brains at the door. The jokes are rarely funny and there's lots of swearing (the audience dutifully laughed at every f*ck). I was annoyed for much of the first half, but the second half was more fun.... Read more Read less

See it if you're a fan of the series or even have only a passing knowledge of it. Great script/songs and most performances.

Don't see it if It's a small, unpolished production done for laughs.

Also It's funny and clever and completely based on stories from the series. Rachel, Phoebe and Joe are exceptional. Ross manages to be funnier than the original. Monica was subpar in the portrayal. No expressions not mannerisms (has she watched the show?). Chandler was also disappointing, too old, too harsh. But his Janice was excellent.... Read more Read less

See it if Perfect sendup to series- Clever songs, Costumes on point, Great impersonations(Esp Rachel). Impressive how they fit so much story in 2hrs.

Don't see it if If you didn't like the series, you probably won't care for this. However even those w/ a general knowledge of the sitcom should find it fun!

See it if They certainly captured all the show references. It’s stupid, silly fun. Good if you want a night of 90’s nostalgia.

Don't see it if You are not familiar with the TV show.

See it if really liked this play, a hidden gem! Good acting, many actors imitated the friends characters exactly. God songs, staging and lighting.

Don't see it if If you don't like spoof parodies or musicals.

See it if you're nostalgic for & seek an amusing homage to the TV show; you can laugh at the absurdity of Friends' characters & situations.

Don't see it if you aren't well acquainted with the TV show [It's assumed that the audience is very familiar]; you seek challenging or provocative theater.

Also I was only a casual viewer of the sitcom, and I was never much of a fan. So there were plenty of references I didn't get that most of the audience appreciated, but I found more laughs in this cute, clever parody than I ever did in the actual TV show itself.... Read more Read less

See it if You love fun parody musicals that fly by. Cast looks like they're really having fun!

Don't see it if You prefer a more serious drama

See it if For Friends fans only. If you can recite the lines of the show, this show’s for you. A lot of fun, engaging cast. Good memories.

Don't see it if If you aren’t familiar with or fond of “Friends,” this show isn’t for you. For true fans only.

See it if You are or were a fan of the show, or if you like silly musical comedy. Nicely done!

Don't see it if You are not a fan of Friends, the tv conedy show. I am not sure how much I would have enjoyed it if I wasn’t a big fan of the show.

See it if you are a Friends groupie. The actress playing Rachel nailed her vocally & mannerisms. The cast had good voices. More homage than sendup.

Don't see it if you don't know the TV show Friends. The second act, they try to cover the many years of the show in overview. It gets a bit slow. Fluffy!

Also It was a mostly young and all non-equity cast, but accept for one of the women, they were very well cast and they all had nice voices. It did feel more like a good college production than a good off Broadway show.
The material was the weakest part of the show. They had parody / take offs on some familiar broadway shows like Cellblock Tango from Chicago, but it distracted rather than add to the show. Since it was a parody of a TV show, not a broadway show.
Some of the running gags were very funny. - but most required a basic knowledge of the show. I could hear the enthusiasm by some of the tried and true Friends fans, so if you are one... Go.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of the TV show. This musical is part satire and part homage to Friends. Totally fun from beginning to end.

Don't see it if you didn't like Friends, If you didn't see the show, you won't get the jokes. Or if you prefer serious dramas or epic musicals.

See it if You are a fan of the show! There are so many jokes crammed in to this show, you may miss a few! Well done, very funny!

Don't see it if You never saw the tv show or didn’t like the tv show.

See it if you're a Friends fan & enjoy a good laugh.(I watched but wasn't a regular viewer & missed some jokes.) It's fun froth, nothing more,but fun.

Don't see it if You don't like Friends and/or slapstick. You don't like actors playing multiple roles.

See it if you are a big fan of Friends, for the nostalgia. If you can get a heavily discounted ticket.

Don't see it if you aren't familiar with the series. I used to watch the show and still missed a lot of jokes ( judging by others' reactions).

See it if You are a fan of the sitcom, are a fan of the writers, to lol, and to support smaller theatres. Hilarious moments true to the sitcom.

Don't see it if Are not familiar with the sitcom, expect elaborate sets, don't like parodies, or if you didn't like the sitcom.

Also I've been a fan of the writers and the cast members from other parodies. They were able to take 10 years of the sitcom and present it in 2 hours. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a fan of "Friends", duh. The actors portraying "Rachel" and "Ross" are on point! "Joey" feels authentic. Iffy on "Phoebe". No comment

Don't see it if on "Chandler" & others, since he's in every show parody this company offers. "Monica" was ok. Overall, decent signing. Funny moments. There

Also Are references to some of the most iconic moments. Saw a 10pm Friday show. Venue is small enough to see from anywhere, but, drinking is allowed- so beware of the drunk. The set was useful, flexible, and almost authentic-like. Good night on the town--/ see at least once.... Read more Read less

See it if The show was hysterical. All the actors were dead on. The songs went down easy. See it if you watched the show and remember it fondly.

Don't see it if Don't see it if you did not watch the show. It was basically an "in joke". I did feel the parody of Tom Seleck was a bit off. But the

Also portrayal of Janice was spot on. I do wonder why the actor that played chandler also played all the other misc characters. There was a character playing Gunther with very little to do. why not give him the extra roles?... Read more Read less

See it if you love parodies and/or the TV show Friends.

Don't see it if you don't like parodies or the TV show Friends.

See it if You want to see some terrific impressions of the characters (of special note the gal playing Rachel is dead-on and Joey is really good too).

Don't see it if You're looking for a true parody - it's more a synopsis of the show. The jokes are rehashed from the show and it doesn't offer much new.

See it if a fun night for any friends fanatic

Don't see it if uncomfortable seats and no floor incline, so hard to get a perfect view. lobby was very crowded b/c doors opened late.

See it if you're a diehard Friends fan. You'll laugh a lot and have a great time.

Don't see it if you are only kind of familiar with the show or don't remember much about it. Really a show made for fans.

See it if You miss the ‘90s and the heyday of three-camera must-see tv. Totally unnecessary, yet a fun, clever, and well-executed parody/tribute.

Don't see it if First act needs tightening but second act compensates. Mic-ed performers annoying and a waste in such a small venue.

See it if If you are a fan of the show friends and want to laugh

Don't see it if If you have never seen friends

Also If you loved watching friends you will laugh and enjoy the show. They hit on all the big parts of the show and have fun doing it. The actors are all great and look to be enjoying themselves. If you where a fan of the show you will laugh and enjoy your self... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of the TV series. Like musicals and can understand the references of the show.

Don't see it if you want a serious musical.

See it if You really like Friends and want to see a retelling of it with less funny jokes and bad songs added. You don’t need parodies to be clever.

Don't see it if You really like Friends and don’t need to see a bad parody of it with so-so acting and wasted potential.

Also This could have been so funny, but instead the creative team to just basically retell the whole series of the sitcom, with mostly stupid (a few adequate) songs inserted. Some of the actors were pretty adequate, but the material was really bad. It would have been more effective to be a parody imitating Friends, rather than the rushed retelling it was.
Bottom line: Just rewatch the TV show if you want to laugh at Friends, this parody is disappointing.... Read more Read less