Miss America's Ugly Daughter

See it if A very interesting story. A hit-job on Bess Myerson's narcissism, bad mothering and her love-life. Lacks personal details or insights.

Don't see it if you hate badly written monologues that are constantly interrupted by phone calls.

See it if You are interested in the relationship between Bess Myerson and her daughter or like plays that are about aweful mothers

Don't see it if You don't like 1 woman shows. Shows about dysfunctional relationships btwn moms and daughters are not for you. Dont want something heavy

Also This was at times funny but mostly sad. The daughter is a good storyteller and I was engaged throughout. Her mother was quite unsupportive and so critical so at times it was upsetting to listen to. If you're interested in the good that Bess Myerson did unfortunately you won't learn a lot about that here but it does touch upon it. All in all I thought it was good.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a Bess Myerson fan - or maybe not, since she's bashed throughout in a show that's not stage-worthy & tries too hard for laughs.

Don't see it if you have anything better to do. Really, stay home and save your $$.

See it if you enjoy wonderful one-woman shows about real life events and family struggles especially touching stories of mother and daughters.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy one-women shows.

See it if you want to watch someone dish dirt on Bess Myerson.

Don't see it if you want to become involved with the solo performer or her subject.

Also I felt as if someone was reading Page 6 articles about Bess Myerson. Or that I was observing a therapy session where the patient was complaining about a mother whose foibles were of only passing interest.... Read more Read less

See it if You like one woman shows talking about their mother Miss America. If you like to hear that Mothers response.

Don't see it if You could careless about Any Miss America, even the classiest and more famous. Or if you don't wanna hear any bad-talk about Miss A 1945.

See it if you remember Bess Meyerson & would like to hear about her from her daughter, if you like one-person shows, &if you enjoy lots of reminiscing

Don't see it if you are looking for anything splashy, tech, or big production. This is a very low key, but clever show about a sad story,

See it if A true story of the self-esteem issues arising from a daughter’s publicly revered but wounded mother would have relevance for you.

Don't see it if You aren’t interested in a behind-the-headlines one woman show exposing a painful life.

Also This brave piece explores the issues that daughters of narcissists have to overcome to mature. The work at times relentlessly portrays Bess Myerson’s flaws. However, the startling ending is revelatory and a game-changer. Ultimately there is understanding.... Read more Read less

See it if You’re curious about Bess or growing up with a narcissist or finding your own beauty inside that.

Don't see it if You want a nuanced multi-faceted representation or authentic resolution of her underlying feelings.