See it if you want to see an interesting family drama that also discusses identity regarding the Jewish faith/culture.
Don't see it if you want a light-hearted evening of theatre.
See it if Very interesting premise and observing
Don't see it if Not interested in shows that deal with religion
See it if You enjoy thought-provoking writing and brilliant acting. You enjoy a modern take on a Checkovian style.
Don't see it if You prefer lighter and fast moving fare. Read more
See it if you are part of a family that tends to disagree and yet still loves each other....
Don't see it if you do not like a humorous take on life.
See it if you enjoy a lively debate about family values and the meaning of religion.
Don't see it if you haven't got an open mind to listen to challenging opinions.
See it if You like dramas about real people and real issues
Don't see it if you don't like heavy material that makes you think
See it if You enjoy shows that make you think.
Don't see it if You prefer lighter entertainment, or if you'd rather not think about issues like aging parents, schizophrenia children, and the middle east. Read more
See it if You'd like to see excellent ensemble work, Jewish family heritage, inheritance, sibling rivalry, aging parents, and religious issues.
Don't see it if You wouldn't like a play that reminds you of a Jewish August Osage County. Holocaust discussion and memories may be disturbing. Read more
"Offers something just about everyone can identify with...The remarkable and satisfying point about Levenson’s play is that it offers to the greatest extent possible all sides of the arguments, both political and personal...The entire cast is superior. We see a remarkably smooth and integrated ensemble; they actually seem like a real family...Even after two-and-a-half hours, the interest never flags. There’s a lot going on in Levenson’s engrossing play."
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"While each individual calamity is credible, cramming them all into the second act challenges our 'willing suspension of disbelief.' More important, the focus on religion and tradition in the first act appears to have little to do with the events and the characters’ responses in the second act. Still, Levenson is a skilled character craftsman...It’s still an interesting portrait of a contemporary American 'mishpacha.'"
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"The adult sibling relationships in Levenson’s ambitious new drama 'If I Forget' are hilariously, and sadly, convincing...The plot of the play is less compelling, despite terrific performances by the cast...Levenson seems to want to raise the same issues about the Holocaust and Israel that Michael does– but it doesn’t quite work...It’s a credit to director Sullivan that the plot faults aren’t more noticeable. He’s pulled very natural, all-too-recognizable performances from the entire cast."
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"While not entirely successful, the play bristles with provocative declamations on American Jewish life, Holocaust politics, gentrification, parenthood, and other aspects of middle-class angst. It’s often very funny, and highly intelligent throughout...Sullivan’s brisk direction keeps the focus on the social currents underlying the time just before the September 11 attacks, which would change so much in the country’s psyche. An engaging play for open-minded theatergoers."
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“Nuanced discussion of the American Jewish experience is welcome; ‘Pew Study: The Play!’ is not. And this play drifts back and forth across that line…While it’s impossible for a play to be comprehensive in its exploration of Jews and views, the uninformed may leave 'If I Forget' thinking that the issue of American Jews on Israel is a false binary…Still, the cast and direction are both excellent...Some of the most riveting moments of the play happen when one person just listens to another.”
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