I Spy a Spy

See it if You want a predictable sitcom style show that feels rather old fashioned with its sense of cops and robbers/Cold War Russia style comedy.

Don't see it if You’re looking for something fresh, fun and funny. This feels like a late night slog through TVLand.

Also I’m sorry to say even the talent doesn’t begin to save this one. There are a few strong moments but for the most part it’s hard to tell which is worse, the writing or the performance of said writing.... Read more Read less

See it if You want an easy semi charming musical with solid performances. It doesn’t know if it wants to be a screwball comedy or deep drama.

Don't see it if You want a well polished show. This is good but longer than it needs to be.

See it if A different, well played show. A very enjoyable performance that is silly and good.

Don't see it if If you want a bigger production or a more serious musical.

See it if you enjoy musicals of NYC experiences that pack a punch and deliver a currently important message. Great cast works hard with low $ set.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy new musicals with rough edges that have a lot of potential. Would benefit from a full orchestra and a professional set.

Also Leads are commendable. Sorab Wadia has great timing. Watch in the future for John Wascavage - has great facial expressions. Understudy on 2nd preview night, Connor McShane, was flawless with great dance moves.... Read more Read less

See it if A show that has a little of everything. Ita refreshing with a good cast.

Don't see it if Over 2hrs,. Not a serious story.

See it if Hard working ensemble giving their all to make this play a success. Uneven acting and singing - a few very good. Needs bigger band & sets.

Don't see it if Cute idea but play needs work - cut some dialogue and certainly some songs which are not at all memorable. 1st act very tedious.

Also Two worthy songs, the rest filler. Work in progress.

See it if U really need a treat!! Tremendously talented cast with a great score + book. An old fashioned musical on a very current topic IMMIGRATION.

Don't see it if You have a hard time with stairs! If not run to get a ticket.

See it if a work in progress that needs a a lot of editing. Way too long and the opening number never ends.

Don't see it if the score goes nowhere. Each song sounded like the previous one heard,

See it if you want to see a loopy original musical about cultural diversity, difficulties in assimilating, spies, Homeland security & various subplots

Don't see it if you're impatient. First act way too long & scattered & not particularly funny. Second act better.

Also Potential is there for improvement. Needs trimming & sharpening. Cast is hard working with good voices & deserves better material.... Read more Read less

See it if mostly fun musical with Russian spies, immigrants, some romance; issues of being visible vs. invisible; some good singing

Don't see it if Long. 1st act seemed like it would never end. Some over-the-top parts.

Also Some excellent performances. Andrew Mayer brought a lot of energy. Sorab Wadia was also very good.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a musical with some funny moments, good writing, staging and singing and be entertained by a pretty talented group.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals. You don' t have a sense of humor. You don't like comedy. You like big productions.

See it if you enjoy quality a musical performed by a very talented cast. Thoroughly enjoyable. Broadway potential.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals or small venues.

See it if you like "fluff" musicals, silly stories, enthusiastic performers and messages about USA as a culturally diverse country.

Don't see it if you expect a lot of laughs, an above average musical score and silly farces only if they are very funny.

See it if You want to see a very talented cast in a tuneful musical comedy.

Don't see it if You don’t like actors doing accents.

Also My friend and I caught the first preview tonight and really enjoyed this funny show about immigrants in New York City and their various struggles making a living. The hard-working cast of roughly 12 is super talented and accomplished. The singing and dancing are excellent. The acting tends to be over the top in some cases, mainly in the smaller roles such as the Russian father and the villainous smuggler. The music and lyrics are professional without being super memorable.

I suggest shortening the show to 90 minutes without an intermission. While the show is solid, the material is not so exceptional that a long running time is warranted. Things could be tightened up here and there. Less is more in this case.

But considering this was the first preview, I give the cast and crew credit for pulling off a show that’s quite ambitious.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy musicals in development about the emotional and financial plight of immigrants “of color” in USA and their drive to assimilate

Don't see it if you are bored or upset by stories about Hispanic immigrants to USA, unsubtle sexual jokes, interracial romance, or exploitation of women

Also The performances by Wadia and Warren and some of the musical numbers, especially in the second act, are novel and delightful. I hope that reactions to previews will lead to shortening the 1.3 hour first act and deleting some of the simplistic sexual and sexist references.... Read more Read less

See it if you like immigrant stories, to see a talented cast giving it their all. Willing to see a show that feels like a work in progress.

Don't see it if you don't have patience for songs that go on too long without providing new information. It's a clever premise that doesn't always deliver.

See it if if you want to be entertained by immigrants and spys, oh my!

Don't see it if you like more traditional material

See it if you like energetic musicals. Fun to watch despite a convoluted story. First rate singing saves the day. Still a worthwhile show.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals.

See it if Light musical with spy / immigrant plot using who's seen or not seen in American society: attractive white female vs lower class Mexican man

Don't see it if Rough cut. Campy humor: funny at some parts, perhaps would be more if they double downed on camp. Shy of satire (jokes don't go deep enough)

Also Diversity: visibly diverse but mostly play stereotypes not quite enough to be satire. Latino man lead; blonde white female lead; Korean, Pakistani, Latino, and Russian side characters; and ensemble with Asian woman and Black man and woman.
Ticket from Show Score for $5.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a show with good singing, a little funny, about undocumented immigrants, and you don’t mind it being too long and a little slow.

Don't see it if You can’t walk up a lot of stairs and you want to see a play that is not too long or slow.

See it if Some lovely voices and decent acting.

Don't see it if This show is so cookie cutter in every respect-book,music,lyrics. Jokes are lame, lyrics awful, plot silly, romance unconvincing.Left early

Also Nyet to this amateurishly written stinker.

See it if you'll enjoy a new musical performed by a very talented cast & don't mind simple sets. A couple of good songs.

Don't see it if You dislike shows in which some cast members play multiple roles; prefer full sets. First act is too long & needs editing. 2d act better.

Also From some seats, you could see some of the characters waiting to come on stage. I think everyone could see their shadows, which was distracting. It's previews, so this should be fixed.

Also, agree with previous comment that the lead actress just didn't come across as stunningly beautiful which is key to the plot..... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a Broadway bound musical before it transfers

Don't see it if you are hyper politically correct and don't understand the use of stereotypes in order to knock them down.

Also Eric Krebs patience and brilliance in waiting until this show was ready before putting it on stage is to be applauded.

The audience seemed a little gun shy, afraid to laugh at the immigrant jokes in the first act. Take my advice, let yourself enjoy them, the stereotypes will be deservedly deconstructed in the 2nd Act.

Youn and Jackson's book, lyrics, and score are traditional, but extraordinarily entertaining. The Play "borrows" from many recent and classical Broadway shows providing an original twist.

There is one weak moment in the 1st act and one weak song in the 2nd, but I think these will be addressed. The 2nd preview made a costuming error in the 1st act that was corrected during the intermission.

Emma Degerstedt and Andrew Mayer ,in the leads, showed the acting and singing chops to bring this to Broadway. Unfortunately, they will have to be replaced with "names" to sell advanced tickets.... Read more Read less

See it if This show features a stellar cast doing its best with unworthy material. There's a decent show in here trying to get out, but it needs to

Don't see it if decide if it's a slapstick comedy, a romance, or an American allegory. It could be any of them, but right now it's not doing them well

See it if You like spoofs on spy movies. You like neighborhood stories. This one is cute about Hell’s kitchen.

Don't see it if You do not like stereotypes. You dislike spoofs.