Murder at the Food Coop (FringeNYC)

See it if have high tolerance for no A,C., like mere volume where comedy should be, take to heart & wallet reviews written by schills for the show

Don't see it if you care to understand lyrics, storyline, humor

See it if you are a foodie New Yorker who loves send ups of so many song and story references - my favorite was To Serve Vita-Man .

Don't see it if you don't like unnecessary over miked singers. And music that competes rather than accompanies the words.

See it if you enjoy busting on hipsters

Don't see it if you are a lifetime member of the Park Slope Food Co-op

See it if you like quirky characters and hilarious situations or if you think Law and Order would make great musical. Foodies are welcome!

Don't see it if you are snob against Brooklyn hipsters or hate bubblegum pop musicals with 60's rock n roll vibe (drums, piano, electric guitar).

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See it if you like grocery shopping, mismatched couples, and film noir

Don't see it if you hate Brooklyn and don't care where your produce came from

See it if you like poorly constructed musicals with bad songs, cliched choreography and bad sound.

Don't see it if respect your own time.

See it if you can laugh at your politically correct self. Especially relatable for anyone familiar with Park Slope and the food co-op.

Don't see it if liberal humor does not appeal to you.

See it if you want a couple great, funny songs in a generally well-developed musical led by its two amazing leading actresses. I give it a B+/B grade.

Don't see it if you want everyone to sing well (only two did), dislike some overplayed banal puns, and want the entire cast to be strong and interesting.

See it if you like musicals, good singing, large cast

Don't see it if you don't relate to the Park Slope food coop backstory and don't care to find out

See it if A real musical with creative original songs and great acting in a large cast.

Don't see it if no reason not to see this - one of the big productions in this year's fringe

See it if you like madcap farce, an energetically staged small-scale musical, and over-the-top satire of politically correct foodies.

Don't see it if you believe the Park Slope Food Coop can save the world or you expect musical actors to have decent voices and enunciate the lyrics clearly.

See it if You are a foodie, a member of a food co-op or live in Brooklyn.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals or murder mysteries or are politically conservative.

See it if your enjoyment of the songs, singing, and performance will outweigh your feelings about the (somewhat lackluster) dialogue.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy comedic musicals or if you are short and can't arrive early (the stage is low, making for poor visibility from many seats).

See it if You enjoy a funny, satirical take on liberal politics, with a great score, and talented actors.

Don't see it if You're not into muscials

See it if You enjoy shows that make fun of NYC and can laugh at themselves

Don't see it if You are too politically correct :)

See it if You want a great laugh

Don't see it if You don't like clever comedy

See it if You like all musicals

Don't see it if You are offended if an Arab character is played by a white guy.

See it if You love great musicals

Don't see it if You have no taste

See it if You like to laugh at, or are, a hipster.

Don't see it if You don't have a sense of humor.

See it if Looking for a fun and funny well-played and well-sung musical with strong and clear characters enmeshed in a tale of passionate local lore.

Don't see it if You don't get a program at the door - good for learning more about the show AND fanning yourself if it gets too hot.

See it if you like to laugh, appreciate the silliness of 'all natural, superorganic, free range, non-gmo' entertainment

Don't see it if if you had kale for breakfast, and drink boiled artic spring water bottled by unwashed eskimos

See it if You like great acting and singing and want to be entertained.

Don't see it if You don't like witty comedy

See it if The cast gave their all.

Don't see it if If you like your satire to be sharp and to the point, this show isn't there. It might have worked if it had been an hour shorter.

See it if You enjoy poking fun at Park Slope stereotypes and silly, over the top humor.

Don't see it if You get offended by sexual innuendos.

See it if You are a foodie, a liberal, a resident of Park Slope, and if you are a member of a food coop, it's a must-see

Don't see it if You're looking for a profound, serious dramatic experience