Generation Me (NYMF)

See it if Much better than the 2014 Fringe NYC production. A relatively realistic portrayal of teen angst.

Don't see it if You have a problem with a show badly in need of a better choreographer. You believe teen "problems" cannot excuse mistreating others.

See it if You like musicals, are disturbed by growing #s of teen suicide, want to have a sense of teen to teen cruelty. And good performances, music.

Don't see it if You want a big stage, lavish costume show. You want a happy subject, nothing as disturbing as reel teen age suffering.

See it if You liked "Dear Evan Hansen" or "Saved by the Bell". Youthful, but, can be enjoyed by older. Just over 2 hours, with intermission. Mixed bag

Don't see it if You hate musicals. Cliched middle America high school setting. Suicide. Told in flashback. Humor mixed in, with grief. Worth the $

See it if you like shows are not always lighthearted and deal with teenagers and the issues that affect them in a serious way

Don't see it if you don't like shows that deal with heavy topics like teenage suicide.

See it if You want to see a good telling of teenage issues. Enjoy seeing new talent.

Don't see it if Triggered by suicide, self harm, rape and domestic abuse. Don't want flashbacks to highschool. Also story takes place in flashbacks.

Also Really didnt think I'd enjoy it as much as I did. The characters were charming and well developed. Most of the actors are under 18 and they were great. The show had a great combination of funny, sweet and sad. Overall made for a pretty awesome evening.... Read more Read less

See it if If you want to be inspired and moved and if you love new, fresh theatre with wonderful music. If you have any young people in your life.

Don't see it if No reason not to see it! Don't miss it!!

See it if You are looking for musical insight to teenage drama that includes difficult issues. Kickoff talks about friendship, suicides, relationships

Don't see it if Issues of bullying, cutting, teen sexual mores, and suicide are triggers. The difficult subjects need a talk Back session.

See it if You are looking for something that is a cross between Degrassi and an afterschool special, with all the expected teenage hot buttons.

Don't see it if You have high standards for musicals.

Also This musical didn't seem to be very well crafted, and the constant jumping from present to past seemed to make things overly confusing. The score was ok, if not memorable, and the cast was energetic. The choreography at times seemed pretentious and unnecessary. It seemed that this looked more like a first reading than a show that had been through previous productons.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate subjectivity in how teens perceive themselves and others and the and immediacy of those years. And juxtaposed timelines.

Don't see it if you prefer straight forward, chronological storytelling (my companion complained of being confused). He also thought it cliched - I didn't

See it if wow! this kids can sing act and tell a great story! clever and realistic portrayal of modern teen life and effects of suicide and date rape

Don't see it if suicide or date rape are too upsetting for you to hear about

Also this show should win the mymtf and is ready for bway or off bway
its biggest challenge is beingn compared to evan hansen but its very different both in story and characters i loved both shows and hope theres room for both
on bway... Read more Read less

See it if you liked Dear Evan Hansen, and you enjoy strong ensemble shows about serious teenage issues. Some seriously talented kids in this show.

Don't see it if you will be triggered by the following: teen suicide, cutting, child abuse, violence, rape

Also I think the second act needs to be trimmed a bit. Too many solos. I think there is still too much emphasis on a teen killing themselves due to environmental/parental issues (should be clear that protagonist has mental health issues, as suicide is a mental health issue). The act of cutting is glorified - this has to be changed somehow. Good that it's in there, but treatment is a little strange. I think teenagers watching it going through their own struggles might be tempted to try it in order to deal with their emotions, because it seems like a good option in the show (better to hurt self than others, etc).... Read more Read less

See it if you're a fan of intelligent writing, great singing and shows about teenagers coming of age.

Don't see it if you're upset watching teens drink, engage in sexual behavior or if you're uncomfortable with the portrayal of suicide.

See it if you want a compelling look into the world of bullying and teens. It's what our children deal with day In & out.

Don't see it if you don't want to see what's really going on with our youth. If you have ever had to deal with suicide.

See it if you'd like to see the future of musical theatre.

Don't see it if you're offended by profanity, you're looking for light comedy.

Also The first two songs of this show almost put me off-- the opening number is aggressively angry and profane, and the second song is relentlessly, frankly sexual. But the rest of the show just kept getting better and better. Bolstered by some wonderful performances, Generation Me manages to create 13 clearly defined teenage characters in an honest exploration of high school conflict and competition in a social media age. The songs are very well written and the book really works. (Special shout-out to the actor playing the lead-- I can't remember the last time I saw an actor so comfortable in his own body.) The show is dark, and I'm sure it's not for everyone, but it really worked for me.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy your musical theater to explore dark and edgy topics. Also if you are interested in exploring the teen experience.

Don't see it if You are easily overwhelmed by sad or disturbing issues including, suicide, date rape, and self-harm. Not appropriate for kids under 13-14 yo

See it if You want to be wowed by a compelling, vulnerable cast of teens, and a beautiful score and choreography.

Don't see it if You are easily confused in shows. The musical includes flashing back between past and present, so be sure to pay attention

Also The NYMF shows are usually a bit messy and thrown together. I saw about eight or so NYMF productions this month and Generation ME was by far the best. The production had everything one looks for in a musical: great voices, great music, great acting, and a beautiful story. I came in with extreamly low expectations since most youth oriented shows can be unbareable at time- but this show blew me away. I hope to see this on Broadway one day. This show is now officially on my radar... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a great young cast.

Don't see it if The topic of Suicide is upsetting to you.

See it if Everyone should see this! It really shows the struggles that kids today are dealing with.

Don't see it if you will be upset by talk of suicide, rape, self harm

Also This show is beautifully written! It will make you laugh as well as bring you to tears. The cast is unbelievable. I want a soundtrack asap of this. It is a must see show for sure!... Read more Read less

See it if You're a millennial, a baby boomer, a human.

Don't see it if You have triggers surrounding date rape, suicide, etc.

See it if You love fresh new talent and a story relevant to our world today. So very different from dear Evan Hansen, but BETTER.

Don't see it if You get triggered by live suicide, self harm, rape, abuse.

Also You MUST see this show. Its unlike any show out there.

See it if You would like a look into the teenage mind, want to laugh and cry

Don't see it if You are under 13, if you will be triggered by talk of suicide

See it if You enjoy shows that depict the realistic experience of teens. The music was great and the choreography was beautiful

Don't see it if You don't enjoy shows about the teenage experience. Often times adults are skeptical at shows geered towards teens but this was great

Also It was refreshing to see a show that depicted situational suicide. Often times suicide is specific to mental illness but sometimes it comes down to just feeling so alone with no one else to turn to, and that is where this show feels so realistic. The main character had it all it seemed, but the situation of his family and the abandonment of his friends led him to feeling like there was no other way out. This type of suicide is just as important as one of mental illness.... Read more Read less

See it if You are looking for a great show about teens and the realistic problems that they live through.

Don't see it if You are easily triggered by suicide, self harm, rape, and violence.

See it if you are a teenager, have teenagers in your life, were a teenager.

Don't see it if you don't want to experience an emotional roller coaster ride.

See it if If you are a teen, or a parent of a teen, this is an important show to see and talk about afterwards.

Don't see it if You are easily triggered by the subjects covered in the show (rape, suicide, self harm).