Gloria: A Life

See it if you want to know more about Gloria in a fun and creative setting. Great homage.

Don't see it if this can be a bit "too" informational and could use a tad more heart.

Also The "second act" discussion was interesting but it reinforced the documentary/class feeling when we left.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in Steinam or the women's movement. Feels more like a live action documentary than a typical play.

Don't see it if You want something light or fun. It definitely held my interest and I learned a lot about her but it's not the most entertaining of shows.

See it if You want to learn more about Gloria Steinem in an entertaining, often moving way that relates well to today’s politics.

Don't see it if You’re a misogynist or have no interest in political issues.

Also The “second act” which is in essence a talk back related to the show just doesn’t work very well. The show would be much better if they just let it end when it ends.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in her life. If you want to see good acting.

Don't see it if If you want a show that goes deeper, deeper into her life. A faster paced show.

See it if you want to see the glorious Lahti present the formidable Steinem in a play that's long on bio details but short on theatrics or discourse.

Don't see it if you hope for a critical or penetrating docudrama. [This is a by-the-numbers, reverential, one-sided celebration of the feminist icon's life]

Also Prepare yourself for a "second act" that is an entirely audience-participatory 'talking circle', designed for the audience to share memories of Gloria Steinem, experiences with the feminist movement (past or present), or feelings about the show. The success of Act 2 depends entirely on the amount of audience involvement and quality of their contributions.... Read more Read less

See it if you’re looking to feel empowered—not just as a woman, but as a human. It’s worth learning about this history to understand our present.

Don't see it if you’re looking for a well-crafted play. As a performance piece, the pace is rushed and what should be profound moments lose weight.

See it if The actors were all very good. Each of the ensemble players were very distinctive. Patricia Kelember really looked like Gloria S.

Don't see it if If you know a lot about Gloria Steinem. Then it is like a greatest hits of her life. But even then interesting to see it.

Also I was a little disappointed but I changed my mind in the talkback because so many young people were very excited by what they had seen. They said they had not known much about and they were thrilled to learn. I had seen the HBO documentary about Gloria Steinem which I really recommend.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a good review of feminism that includes current references, focused on Steinem's contributions, well-portrayed by entire cast.

Don't see it if you are not interested in the history of the struggle over the last 50 years that continues today. You have no hope for equality for all.

Also Great use of projections in well-designed theater brought to a spectacular level with the guest talk-back leader being Gloria Steinem herself, sharp as a tack at 84.... Read more Read less

See it if for the nostalgia if you experienced the feminist movement. Or to know what you missed if you were too young or distracted. Marvelous photos

Don't see it if There is no reason not to see this show. It is fabulously produced and directed. It is inspiring and informational as well as entertaining

See it if About the women's civil right movement.

Don't see it if you want alot of action, this is not a musical. Type that came up are women get same pay, jobs, making abortion safe and that you had choic

Also Gloria Steinem was in Act II. Love the use of the projections on the walls. That show pictures of the live standing up, that was on the new. I remember seeing all this on the TV when I was younger. Love that all women got together to stand up and make a change.... Read more Read less

See it if Well-deserved retrospective of a celebrated woman's life well-lived. A heavy nudge that the movement has no shero like her today.

Don't see it if No depth here, but with Lahti and Paulus attached, expectations should have claimed pronounced receipts. Nix the conversational end.

See it if you enjoy a powerful and relevant play about a women's rights and women who helped to protect those rights. Very interesting set with rugs.

Don't see it if you are not interested in women's rights, don't like Gloria Steinem or are a Republican. This play definitely has a very liberal slant.

See it if Unfamiliar w history Women's Rights movement/Steinem OR you're 50+ & want 2 relive/replenish yr activism. Sped-thru timeline flattens all.

Don't see it if Don't want lecture, want 2 be wowed by the dramatization, OR have no interest in Steinem, period. Not for "unwoke" men, or "liberal" haters.

Also Look, the issues raised are crazily relevant today and I know well the path that the women's movement has traveled. I am the right age and audience to appreciate the journey this play earnestly tries to take you on. But, the sadly half-filled house seems to have made (the usually stellar) Lahti give a performance that was unexpectedly sleepy and not particularly engaging, while the all-female ensemble too visibly "acted" out the historical and archetypal characters they were playing.

The show ends properly, (a change that apparently was made correctly while in previews) and is then followed by a "talk circle". Audience members are invited to weigh in with relevant comments about the issues raised. Maybe too few people, too few questions, but it was underwhelming and almost embarrassing. Discussions I had in my '70's college days were much more spirited (as are today's fired-up women, YAY!)

My friend loved this show. I went in w high expectations, but left disappointed.... Read more Read less

See it if Gloria Steinem's extraordinary life interests and inspires you.

Don't see it if you'll be bothered by the fact that most of the material is lifted from the fine documentary of the same name.

See it if If you're interested in the history of the struggle for equality amongst humans. Truly an experienced that should not be missed.

Don't see it if You you're looking for a musical. However u must see this if you care for your fellow man-woman-gay-straight-or any color-religion etc.

See it if You love Gloria Steinem

Don't see it if You don’t love Gloria Steinem

See it if the mainstreaming of the women's movement. The quickly interchanged roles were effective. This is no frills theater. It's all in the words

Don't see it if You dont want an impersonation of Gloria Steinem. Christine Lahti is not a favorite so I am probably prejudiced.

Also I would have loved to have been in the preview audience for which Steinem herself was the guest. I didn't know the older woman who spoke but she was good.... Read more Read less

See it if if you are a fan of Gloria Steinem, if you care about equal rights of all kind, or if you are interested in politics, history and activism.

Don't see it if you are not interested in feminism or its history, do not care for minorities & their issues or if politics or activism do not inspire you.

See it if interested in docudrama about Gloria Steinem & the early years of the Women's Movement & it's progression. Hopeful & inspirational.

Don't see it if you expect any great new insights. It's a rallying cry for a receptive audience & valuable to a young audience unfamiliar with this period.

Also There's a 20 minutes talking circle after the first part of the show that at times was well articulated & at times rambling & awkward.... Read more Read less

See it if Beautifully written and produced story of Gloria,her life and times. Christine Lahti and cast are extraordinary.A must see for all ,

Don't see it if There is no reason not to see this play which tells an important story of the women’s movement, diversity and a kinder America.

See it if You want history of Gloria Steinem, and her career. Very educational. The act 2 talking circle that was extremely interesting.

Don't see it if You don’t want a bio show on Gloria Steinem. It was fairly pedantic, told with historical vignettes vs scenes & traditional dialogue.

See it if you are interested in the life of Gloria Steinem. Christine Lahti was terrific, video projections help tell the story.

Don't see it if if you are a misogynist. I found the talk back part of the show to be a little too preachy, and I'm a feminist.

See it if You want to see an important play about and the beginning on the women's movement. Gloria Steinem was there for talk,. Alan Alda was there.

Don't see it if You want to see a straight play with a typical theater setting. This was very imaginative and told Gloria's story brilliantly.

See it if you are interested in feminism, want to be inspired, enjoy frequently being "lectured" to, good actin & exposure to important themes.

Don't see it if you expect a dramatic script, dislike frequent lecturing, inspirational rallies about feminism and a somewhat slight biography.

See it if you're curious about Gloria Steinem's life. Very illuminating to say the least. Christine Lahti is superb.

Don't see it if If you are an extreme conservative or do not like to hear about feminism or women's rights. In other words, you should see this!