I Hear You and Rejoice

See it if you like solo shows filled w odd chars. Kitsy's funeral is lively (altho repetitive jokes). Starts slow, then builds. Gr quirky love story.

Don't see it if you only like intellectual theater; this is all heart. Occas'ly maudlin, but mostly touching/sweet. Accent isn't problem. No set/costumes.

Also I Hear You is the sequel to The Man In the Woman's Shoes. I'd like to go back to the Irish Art Center to see the first piece. The IAC is waaay over west on 51st Street. The theater was freezing (bring a sweater).... Read more Read less

See it if If you like a solo performance with touching moments in it. Simple play, no costumes/sets.

Don't see it if If Irish play is not your thing. Skit can drag on a little. If you dont like a solo performance or a deep play.

See it if you would like to see another bravura performance by one of the great international actors of our day.

Don't see it if you've no need to see another Irish theater piece that focuses on the quirkiness of its very Irish characters, or you don't like solo shows.

Also “I Hear You and Rejoice” is actor-director-writer Mikel Murfi’s solo sequel to “The Man in the Woman's Shoes,” now in repertory at IAC. Like many a sequel, this 1 falls a touch short of the original. But Murfi’s sheer acting skill is still a pleasure to experience, & his mimicry still astonishes. At 1 point he vocally recreates a scratchy cylinder recording of the great tenor John McCormack, scratches & all, & 15 hours later I am still shaking my head. How did he do that! Because the frame here is a funeral (quirky though it be—Joyce’s coinage “funferall” feels fully applicable), a little sentimentality creeps into the writing. And at least 1 whimsical funeral oration overstays its welcome. But the culmination, in which the 2 lead characters occupy the same space in a transcendent moment of acting, redeems all.... Read more Read less

See it if you like skits that are lengthened to 75 minutes. You've seen the play within the first 15 minutes or so.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy one-person plays or plays that are way too long.

See it if Mikel Murfi’s solo portrayal of Irish village characters focusing on the relationship between Pat and Kitsy, See Man in Woman ‘s Shoes first

Don't see it if You want a more clear delineation between characters, think animal sounds are silly, or want a plot that goes somewhere.

See it if You appreciate solo shows.

Don't see it if Don't like solo shows.

See it if Solo show with a masterful Irish storyteller who portrays a variety of a village characters (& the sounds of musical instruments & animals)

Don't see it if you cannot get into the variety of characters portrayed in solo shows, need bells & whistles sets, don't like moving stories

Also I had seen his ' The Man in the Woman's Shoes' a few years ago so (regrettably) did not see it again. It would be nice to see both back to back but, if you only see this one, understand that one of the characters is amute and the words he says are really in his mind. It does come across in the play but easier if you know in advance.
Mr. Murfi is an amazing writer, performer, storyteller. "I Hear You.." is far more moving than the lighter "...Women's Shoes" but both are amazing.
The last time I was as moved by a solo show was "The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pilkey"... Read more Read less

See it if A masterful solo play written and performed by Mikel Murfi. Each character is beautifully developed .A touching piece.

Don't see it if Do not see if you do not like Irish plays or solo performances.

See it if Must love Irish theater and one man shows.

Don't see it if Hate a very inconvenient venue, being stuck with one actor for the duration or looking at a drab bare stage and a barefoot actor.

Also Incredible hassle commuting to venue. Murfi's show is a hit, in rep with his earlier show on these characters. Two hellhole trips are impossible, so just pick one. Probably barefoot in both anyway. One man shows need 7 PM curtains. We already abandoned theatricality, so why also get stuck with waiting until 8 PM? Do producers consider that most people don't live in Hell's Kitchen and want to escape that hellhole asap?... Read more Read less

See it if Like one person shows. Show has funny/touching moments but too long, meandering and portions difficult to understand. Overly sentimental.

Don't see it if Do not like one man shows or have trouble with heavy accents.Portions overly long and repetitive

Also Theater FREEZING

See it if Mikel Murfi is a one-man show. He has the talent to engage the audience effortlessly while weaving a tale about a small town and its people.

Don't see it if I enjoyed the show but a few minutes could be trimmed to ease the flow as the story unfolds. (Otherwise, a swell time at the theater)

See it if you enjoy a solo show which touches the heart. Multiple interesting characters all depicted with warmth. And a delightful ending.

Don't see it if ... you have trouble understanding an Irish accent.

See it if Gentle Irish- Catholic humor performed by genuinely talented Irish actor, Mikel Murfi. Bringing the sequel to his hit show The Man in The

Don't see it if Rapid-fire monologue in a heavy Irish brougue. Not exactly side-splitting material. Theatre on 11th Ave. Waking Ned Devine funnier.

Also Woman’s Shoes, he performs as different characters at a funeral. Just his breath technique is enough to blow you away. He goes from character to character while never seeming to take one! If you have an Irish-Catholic background, you will probably enjoy this even more.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of Ireland's greatest actor Mikel Murfi. He is brilliant with his chameleon ability to portray an entire town. Pure magic.

Don't see it if If you have a problem with Irish accents or don't enjoy one-man shows. Otherwise,​ I can't think of any other reason why not to see this

See it if You appreciate Irish humor and enjoy solo performance pieces. This will, at turns, have you crying tears of laughter and sorrow.

Don't see it if You have no heart. You will be bored.

Also Mr. Murfi is a master storyteller. He becomes each of the characters, sometimes at breakneck speed, to present a lovely town full of eccentric personalities. Do not miss this, nor its companion piece, The Man in The Woman’s Shoes... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy another great story telling session with Mikel Murfi's colorful characters.

Don't see it if This is one man playing all characters with wonderfully different body language and impressions. No set, few props.

Also Even if you normally dislike one person shows, these are warm hearted, rich, stories delivered in a unique, funny and entertaining way. It's worth trying one, especially if you are Irish or love someone Irish.

This is a companion, a sequel, to The Man in the Woman's Shoes. You can see them in any order but I found it preferable to see this one second.... Read more Read less

See it if you love storytelling and particularly Irish storytelling, with its special brand of charming, idiosyncratic characters told with warmth.

Don't see it if you want more than cartoonish, caricatured persons in heavy-handed portrayals, especially the females with Dame-Edna-worthy falsettos.

See it if you want to experience Mikel Murfi's magnificent perf. &, as playwright, his splendid writing as he invokes the lives of these characters ..

Don't see it if you do not enjoy one-man shows,

See it if you want to see a superb solo multi-character performance in a delightful, touching and well written play.

Don't see it if if you have trouble with the accent and vernacular of rural Irish characters.

Also Companion piece for his ‘The Man In the Woman’s Shoes’ .

See it if you enjoy characters.

Don't see it if you have difficulty understanding accents.

See it if You’re a romantic

Don't see it if One person show is not your thing

See it if you want to see a masterful performer and a funny but touching story that will keep you absolutely hooked

Don't see it if No reason at all not to see it

See it if you really like one-man shows as this is a well-performed one - but I was only really engaged in the story intermittently.

Don't see it if You don't like one-man shows - shows driven completely by the on-stage personality with nothing else around him.

See it if You want to be fully engrossed in a great storyline told thru ten +characters through one amazing actor

Don't see it if You think you don’t like one man shows and can’t get over it. If you can - try this one and it will change your mind.