Georgie: My Adventures with George Rose

See it if you like superior character acting, an interesting absorbing story with a twist ending (if, like me,you don't know the history beforehand)

Don't see it if you don't care about one-person shows, theater history or LGBT stories.

See it if You consider yourself a theatre buff. These are some great stories (and so much more) from someone who was there. A peek behind the curtain.

Don't see it if You have no interest in old Broadway gems...stories of the glitz, glamour...and the not so pretty truth too.

See it if I was enraptured by Ed's tale of his mentee relationship with Georgie. The ups, downs, funny stories, what died and what lived on.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy autobiographical solo shows.

Also It felt like Ed left the stage and was standing next to me. I was a participant in this fascinating relationship.... Read more Read less

See it if Ed Dixon's masterful look into his long, complex relationship with campy, talented Tony award winning friend George Rose. Funny yet dark

Don't see it if A bit "insider-y " with many show biz antedotes & personalities Lags in mid-section but Dixon wisely goes dark into rigorous honesty.

See it if you were a fan of George Rose, want to see the story of a friendship, learn the facts about George Rose's tragic death

Don't see it if one person shows are not your cup of tea, don't like plays about the theater, descriptions of disturbing incidents turns you off

See it if you're theater enthusiast. Ed Dixon brings to life actors whose names I have only heard. He is charming, graceful and terrifying by turns

Don't see it if one person, bare stage shows are not your thing.

See it if you would enjoy an entertaining and historically enlightening bio of George Rose through the eyes of his friend Ed Dixon.

Don't see it if you dislike one-man shows in general; you are totally uninterested in George Rose; you are homophobic.

See it if Ed Dixon's spectacular story telling about theatre icon George Rose is something you don't know you want or need, incredibly memorable

Don't see it if difference between Rose's stage persona and that of his private life is too much to bear, solo shows are not your cup of British tea

See it if If you know about George Rose or are interested in a personal story about a Broadway character actor.

Don't see it if you do not like one man shows or do not handle disturbing twists well.

See it if What begins as a somewhat stagy paean to a grand old queen of the stage, lovely if predictable, and performed by his multi-talented friend..

Don't see it if ...deepens and darkens as it deals with a personal reckoning. Quite courageous, always entertaining: nicely done

See it if you want to see & hear great story telling about a great character actor of the NY stage. Dixon's impersonations of other actors is great.

Don't see it if if you are not a theater buff especially under the age of 40. You will probably not know any of the greats during George Rose's life.

See it if Ed Dixon was incredible! What a wonderful story teller, he held the audience's attention completely!

Don't see it if If you don't like solo shows and are not interested in theatrical history.

See it if You like a one man show. You do or do not know who George Rose is. You want to hear some very interesting history about a Broadway performer

Don't see it if You are not comfortable with a story about a great performer who has a dark side. You don't want to have many laugh out loud moments.

Also I did not know who George Rose was and I thought this would be a good play to see. I was wrong, this was a great performance. Ed Dixon gives a masterful performance about his friendship with George Rose. Ed Dixon is a masterful story teller. I had so many laugh out loud moments and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. I will not spoil the dark side of George Rose If you do not already know but that was a hard pill to swallow for Ed Dixon and myself.... Read more Read less

See it if you're interested in George Rose and enjoy one man shows.

Don't see it if you expect a play that's laugh out funny.

See it if you enjoy hearing about NY theatre from 1960 to now, and especially if you enjoy stories about great actors like Gielgud and Hepburn.

Don't see it if One-man shows--even brilliant ones--are not your thing.

Also This play is so perfectly crafted--you don't realize you're in the hands of a master until you ponder, really, what you've just seen. Yes, there is a surprise ending for most of us, which is conveyed so skillfully you could weep. I see awards from the off-Broadway community coming for this in the spring. See it--you won't be disappointed!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy entertaining storytelling in a one man show. However, the play goes much deeper than than just stories. Ed Dixon is a marvel.

Don't see it if You like bigger productions or you aren't interested in older theater productions.

See it if You enjoy tour de force story telling about a theatrical master, it's a combination of anecdote and revelation

Don't see it if You are averse to one person shows,but go anyway . Do not miss this one .

See it if 70s-80s broadway was your thing & you know George Rose's story. Your heart will melt. Masterful Ed Dixon gifts w/other spot-on impressions.

Don't see it if one-man shows are not your thing and you can't pay attention. This adventurous time-machine journey you're taken on should NOT be missed

See it if You enjoy theater and theater history and wish to see it brought to life by a consummate performer.

Don't see it if You don't like one-man shows, even entertaining ones.

Also I was originally a bit reluctant to see this one, as a friend had told me that it's a very funny, well-written show that takes a turn for the dark at the end. Plus, I knew the story of George Rose's death and knew the circumstances would not be pleasant. But I really enjoyed the show. Dixon is an engaging raconteur, and the time flew by (it's one act). He tells one anecdote after another, and some of them are hilarious. A good story well told.... Read more Read less

See it if You are charmed by old stories of the theatre. You area fan of George Rose.

Don't see it if If you are bored by one-actor, storytelling shows. Can't listen carefully for 90 minutes.

Also While the writing isn't particularly sharp, the performance is entertaining, as are the stories about Rose.... Read more Read less

See it if You're up for an exuberant retelling and celebration of George Rose, theatre and life in the 70's, and a deep friendship turned dark.

Don't see it if You're homophobic, have an aversion to theatre gossip, one-person autobiographical monologues or disliked George Rose to begin with

Also Ed Dixon's bravura solo performance, channeling the late George Rose as well as instantly morphing into the likes of Gielgud, Olivier, Hepburn and Burton, among others, is a great example of a successful, well-placed and positive use of personal experience, pain and anger.

In a spellbinding performance recounting his 20 year friendship with the extremely talented and influential Rose, Dixon not only displays a virtuoso technique, but shows – and shares – the therapeutic value of the word; the healing that comes from the telling.

It's a great, perhaps inadvertent lesson for audience as well as performer, a reminder that laughter binds and unites us, and in time can help put things in perspective and maybe even right.

I suspect that Mr. Dixon and we learn more & more each night, each performance, about ourselves, about art, about what happened. Every performance helping make some sense of senseless acts that so tragically ended such a vivid, sentient life. Vivid & bittersweet, go.... Read more Read less

See it if You'd enjoy excellent storytelling and impersonations so vivid and precise that you can totally visualize every word that is spoken.

Don't see it if Do not like to listen, one-person performances (although that is soon forgotten), or only want a musical, busy staging, or lots of glitz.

See it if you're a theater buff; enjoy behind-the-scenes tales of the private lives of public people; appreciate excellent story-telling

Don't see it if you don't like one man show in bare bones staging; you might find some very ugly truths revealed to be intolerable

Also Ed Dixon is an absolutely masterful story teller. The show is totally riveting. I can't recall if I ever saw George Rose on stage but after this show, I feel as if I have.... Read more Read less

See it if you like autobiographical one-man shows, you like quirky people, and/or you enjoy backstage anecdotes.

Don't see it if you dislike one-man shows.

See it if U enjoy an intelligent exploration of life and theater career of a grand old queen of the theater (with a dark side) told by master acolyte

Don't see it if You can't take swift change in mood - this expertly veers from comedy - with great impersonations - to dark circumstances of Rose's death