Neurosis

See it if you want to site back and laugh continuously in a small theater that lets you see the details and hear the asides.

Don't see it if you don't like breezy, contemporary comedy whose writer plays deliciously with the language and the talented actors keep you riveted.

See it if you enjoy witty musicals, strictly for laughs, w/strong singing. Mercifully seamless scene-changes. Even the cutesy choreography worked.

Don't see it if you don't like anything lite. Despite the title, if you don't find this show upbeat & humorous, you need a serious funny-bone-ectomy. STAT.

Also Ever so slightly similar to 'Buffalo Buffalo'...

...but w/music, a much funnier script, & a ton better performances.

If you're gonna get offended about a small show that pokes fun @ anxiety, neurotic thoughts & behavior, dysfunctional familial relationships, Jewish humor, a slightly indifferent therapist... even the douche-bag ex gets lambasted... then this show's not for you.

Too bad. It's a lot of fun.

Could put in a good word for everyone's performance, including the parents & douche-bag ex (Ian Stuart who plays various roles), but for me the singing & especially strong acting standouts were Natalie Ellis ("Samantha", the therapist): great riffs & runs, left me wanting MORE; fine singer Brennan Caldwell ("Neurosis"): hysterical performance, almost stole the show from the neurotic but endearing lead ("Frank") played by Danny Gardner.

Hate that I waited so long to see it. Would have seen it again. It'd be great to see it move to a larger theater.

Just go. It closes this weekend.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a fun musical comedy with romance that makes light of common anxieties that many people feel.

Don't see it if You are sensitive about anxiety or do not like musicals.

See it if Romantic comedy that has amazing music Great acting and dancing

Don't see it if You dont like musicals

See it if you like funny dysfunctional and silly romances

Don't see it if you are not interested in shows about relationships, neuroses, or overbearing Jewish parents

See it if you want an off-broadway show that is fun, in a small theater and has great singing.

Don't see it if want something deep like "Next to Normal".

See it if you want to see a musical with a simple yet funny plot. The embodiment of the alter egos of the two lead characters was a nice touch.

Don't see it if you want to see a hard hitting emotional musical. Everything is very light. Beware - some questionable Jewish jokes.

See it if Original 2-hr (w/ break} musical. Romantic gods bring boy/girl together and their neuroses, shadowed in human form, hope to tear them apart.

Don't see it if Ethnic cultural stereotyping. One-sided bias of romance. Doubtful that the other sex had any say whatever in this production. Limited set.

See it if you like light musicals with not much meaning but a lot if fun.

Don't see it if you want a little substance in your mucials

See it if you like musicals that are light and don't give you much to think about.

Don't see it if you are looking for something new and different. It has the same old jokes.

See it if You enjoy cute quirky small musicals. And for Morgan Weed's hilarious performance.

Don't see it if You prefer a big, splashy musical.

See it if If you are single and looking for love.

Don't see it if If you're looking for depth and strong character development.

See it if You are in the mood for a solid rom-com. Want to see some great comedic performances.

Don't see it if You are assuming that because of the title or that Allan Rice, the book-writer, studied clinical physiology that the piece explores neurosis

Also "Looked for love in all the wrong spots. Made some mis-steps. Okay, we made lots!" -Neurosis

Frank and Abby might mis-step, but Neurosis maintains its balance just fine.

A note, I saw Danny Gardner step in for the role of Frank. But no mere understudy, Danny originated the role of Frank at the Finger Lakes Festival and he was wonderful.

Okay, moving on! The craft in this piece is evident. The music is serviceable, though one would have trouble picking out of a line-up.

The lyrics are clever. And saturated in rhyme. So much rhyme.

The staging is efficient, as are the scene changes.

Where the show shines is in the performances. It's hard to pick out favorites. I'm tempted to say that Brennan Caldwell's preference as the titular neurosis might win the day but great comedic performances abound.

What the piece lacks though is some question or thought that will stay with you after you leave. It walks on ground so well trod that you won't have to mentally revisit the show.... Read more Read less

See it if You like musicals and therapy. Very funny and the singing was great!

Don't see it if You don’t like magic, Jewish humor or neurosis.

See it if You like trad rom-com musicals with a decent cast, some inspired lyrics, and earnest, servicable staging.

Don't see it if Want something less predictable, tho the premise here is reasonably interesting. It’s cute w some funny bits & in the end, just fine.

See it if You like lighthearted theater that is a bit silly despite a slightly serious theme.

Don't see it if You don't like haphazard scores and slightly confusing characterizations of Neurosis.

Also The actor who played the father was an absolute joy to watch boogieing all over the stage while performing the interesting choreography. The parents and the therapist were far more interesting than the main characters despite their limited stage time.... Read more Read less

See it if you like fluffy musicals. Very good acting and singing with an interesting premise.

Don't see it if want a better plot. It is a bit muddled and predictable.

See it if A light musical, mostly youth oriented with a clever book about relationships. Pleasant evening.

Don't see it if Light musical, little depth, maybe too cutesy, repetitious

See it if Want good singing and some laughs. Decent talent. Good NYC jewish humor .

Don't see it if Dont enjoy musicals based on the Jewniverse. Runs a bit long....lots of song

See it if Clever interpretation of neurosis as sidekicks! Double casting for main roles: character and neurosis too. Morgan Weed was a standout!

Don't see it if so many stereotypes and cliches. The music was too loud for the small theater.

Also I would not recommend this show. The story had many flaws and I did not find the songs particularly interesting or tuneful. The cast seems to change a lot. My son saw the show a few weeks ago and when I looked at the program he had gotten I realized that he had seen three different actors in leading roles than I had! Maybe it has settled down now but that really does make a difference. He liked the show a lot more than I did.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like your musicals light without much to think about.

Don't see it if You prefer an interesting plot with more substance.

See it if You like formulaic nearly 2 hour shows with a gentile woman and Jewish boy together with their alter-egos. Good acting and singing

Don't see it if You don't like trite, overlong and complex plots performed by enthusiastic actors/singers.

See it if Interesting take on the role of the superego.

Don't see it if Very dated and slim.

See it if you like romcoms and smart musicals. It's tons of fun and it feels breezy, but it's also clever how it's put together, made me think!

Don't see it if You want big sets and fancy production - this is a small theater and a simple production, but really well staged and top notch actors

Also I saw this right after it opened, the audience was laughing all the way through - there is no dull moment. The concept was really clever but you could almost miss it from just taking in all the laughs. It left me thinking about how it was put together on my way home on the train, in a "sixth sense" sort of way.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy stupid shows and dont care about singing voices

Don't see it if You enjoy having a lead who can sing and not have the only person in the show who can sing be the shrink who is only in a few scenes