See it if You're interested in new musical theater. It's a folk opera Myth of Orpheus with great original New Orleans style music.
Don't see it if You like realistic plots and characters. Theater in the round. No sets, lots of symbolism. Read more
See it if you enjoy a new interpretation of the Orpheus & Euridice story. Music & lyrics carry the action ahead. Very original.
Don't see it if you don't like Greek mythology and/or musicals.
See it if You are an Anais Mitchell fan, like New Orleans inflected music, funky characters, clever movement, deep and amusing lyrics,
Don't see it if You don't like New Orleans style music, have difficulty following lyrics, not a fan of the Orpheus myth, don't like sitting in the round
See it if You like close harmonies in a folksy, bluesy take on a classic tragedy. Could see this transferring successfully.
Don't see it if You want high production value, comfortable chairs, or an original reimagining.
See it if you like Natasha Pierre and other innovatively staged musicals
Don't see it if You like a more traditional book musical
See it if a folk, pop, retro jazz/soul score sounds like a good time. Be, Gray, and Page are unique voices we need in musicals. I loved the experience
Don't see it if performed in the round/actors moving through the audience. You prefer more lavish sets/choreography/costumes. The book is a little muddled. Read more
See it if You want a modern take on the Orpheus myth. You want a high-energy show with really good music. You enjoy folk & Cajun music.
Don't see it if You want a traditional take on Greek myths. You prefer traditional theater seating. You don't like folk or Cajun music.
See it if you want to broaden your idea of what musical theater can be
Don't see it if you're expecting old-fashioned music and staging