Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter

See it if you want to hear an expert interpreter of Cole Porter songs enchant you with the tender story of the great (gay) composer & his devoted wife

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of the American Songbook, particularly Porter's contribution to it; you expect more substance & fewer sentimental anecdotes

Also Note that the Triad has a 2-drink minimum (alcoholic or nonalcoholic).

See it if You want to see a talented singer perform songs by Cole Porter. Holland looked and sounded great, looked v. glamorous! An enjoyable show.

Don't see it if it is a cabaret show, not a play. If you enjoy the American Songbook you will enjoy this. if not, maybe not.

See it if you'd enjoy hearing some of Porter's songs sung well around stories of his life and times with his wife and others. Good band supporting.

Don't see it if you want a complete biography or deep revelations about their marriage - many things are mentioned but they are kept very polite.

See it if Like the music of Cole Porter In Cabaret setting, not too big place.

Don't see it if You didn't like the music.

Also Small nice place, that is upstair. The restaurant is downstairs. As she sings in between songs she tells of their relationship and love for each other. Two drinks min a show.... Read more Read less

See it if you like cabaret and the songs of Cole Porter.

Don't see it if you expect a powerful story rather than songs loosely strung together by a plot artifice. Very entertaining but not really a play.

See it if You love Cole Porter and one-woman shows. Enjoy being told an interesting story bracketed by classic songs performed well.

Don't see it if Need Interplay and a very strong arc. Mind that the songs, as is almost unavoidable don’t always enhance or wrap around the narrative.

Also The play is sensitive and balanced discussion of the beard in a publically closeted and famous gay man. The play addresses at times to strong emotional effect the joy and real love a straight woman and a gay man can share and some of the cost an oppressive society can extract on two people. I don’t know if it addressed what are clear interpersonal negatives and potential unfairness to the woman. I think particularly the divorce issue (hard to do and somewhat scandiously though a woman of means could do it) I think is left hanging. The band and the star perform well and I think it’s enjoyable through-out. Given how limited I find the genre (one-woman show and song revue) I think they did a great job.... Read more Read less

See it if If you are a fan of Cole Porter is this a must see. Great songs and storytelling. Cabaret style and 2 drink minimum.

Don't see it if Don't like Cole Porter or solo shows.

See it if You love cole porter’s clever tunes in a charming cabaret setting.

Don't see it if You’re not interest in the relationship between husband and wife or the great music

See it if you like biographies, one person shows and the American Songbook.

Don't see it if you prefer a larger cast and a more traditional script.

Also Stevie Holland is charming as she tells the story of Cole and Linda Porter's life together interspersed with a selection of Porter's songs, backed up by a trio of excellent musicians.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy the music of Cole Porter and want to learn a bit about his personal life

Don't see it if you don’t care for Cole Porter standard and/or one person shows

See it if Stevie Holland does a terrific job of portraying Linda Porter. One woman performance is beautifully written and Stevie is quite an actress.

Don't see it if You don't like an all Cole Porter evening.The hour long show is very tight and the three musicians are expert with lovely arrangements.

See it if If you love Cole Porter and want to learn more about his relationship with Linda that is not the Cary Grant, Hollywood version.

Don't see it if One woman shows that are cabaret style are not your thing

Also Excellent singing and acting with lots of charm.

See it if You enjoy the music of Cole Porter and want to know about the life he led with his wife! Interesting story and great evening of entertainme

Don't see it if You don’t like intimate, cabaret style shows.

See it if You admire powerful solo performances, brilliant singing and storytelling, and Cole Porter's music.

Don't see it if You don't like great music and stunning performances.

See it if You enjoy one-performer cabaret with a story and a famous subject whose music prevails: Cole Porter

Don't see it if You want high production musicals and you can’t abide a single performer show with piano, bass and drums.

Also Having performed a British import revue of Cole Porter and played not only his music, him, I was especially fascinated and engrossed in this production. The spoken monologue and music was wonderfully crafted, played and sung, and the actress’s charm was captivating. A lovely evening’s entertainment on a lovely little theatre space!... Read more Read less

See it if you like numbers by Cole Porter. Singing and musicians are very good.

Don't see it if you expect a musical. This is more like a cabaret show, not a musical. A story is week, I think.

See it if You enjoy the music of Cole Porter and would like to learn more about his private life.

Don't see it if You like grand scale musicals or want a deep, dramatic night at the theater. The show stays light.

See it if Love the music of cole porter any way you can get it.

Don't see it if If you’re looking for lots of bells & whistles.

See it if I’m a Cole Porter fan and was always fascinated by Linda’s story. If you want to learn more about her, see this show.

Don't see it if If you don’t like the music or small, cozy theaters, don’t see this.