This visually-driven, fast-paced musical follows a group of rebel artists as they create an underground theatrical experience during the apocalypse, breathing life into John the Apostle's cryptic final writings.
See it if you would like to see a lot of talent on a small stage with great voices, well choreographed and with inventive costumes and props.
Don't see it if 12 voices singing some difficult songs don't allow for clarity of words, sound & light issues distract or you do not like being preached to.
See it if Ancient text of Revelation enacted, recited, and sung; complete with seals, horsemen, trumpets, angels, bowls, plagues & finally redemption.
Don't see it if If you don’t find religion-based shows tolerable. Small venue, crowded stage, over-filled with energetic acting troupe.
See it if You want to hear THE BOOK OF REVELATION word for word with choreography and flashing lights.
Don't see it if You can't sit through an opaque rendering of a confusing oratory.
Also Singing is pretty good. Staging ok.
See it if You want to see Revelation verbatim. In song and in stomp warehouse style. I liked the troupe and the visuals. The play ran a bit long.
Don't see it if You don’t like religious plays. This was quoted straight from the Bible
See it if Great use of props, staging, musical and rhythmic variety add interest into symbolic storytelling. Engaging creatively
Don't see it if An easy-to-understand plot is essential to your enjoyment of a show - this is complex and heavily symbolic but it moves along rapidly
See it if Want to see completely unusual show where actors have good, very good and beautiful voices. Interesting usage of recycling materials.
Don't see it if Partial A cappella singing is not what you like. Some songs were hard to understand (sound engineer's problem?). Dislike multicultural cast
See it if you wish to hear the book of revelations performed in modern musical style with some excellent singing and at time good melodies.
Don't see it if if you mind at times difficult wording and confusing (its revelations) events. At times I could not hear what was being said.
Also The play's book is the NIV version of Revelations in full set to music... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a very talented cast presenting verbatim the Book of Revelation with creativity, great music, and absorbing choreography.
Don't see it if you're not into the Book of Revelation, a cryptic text that has a wide range of interpretations. Lyrics are hard to understand at times.
Also I must preface my review by saying that the Book of Revelation is NOT ... Read more Read less
See it if Great singing and original and wonderful staging with great costume creations and choreography.
Don't see it if If you don't like biblical works or larger casts and scripts that are not clearly defined.
See it if you can enjoy the brilliantly inventive movement of the troupe and the songfest that accompanies recital of a bizarre and often boring text.
Don't see it if you will be put off by the reciting of Book of Revelations so staging and singing won't overcome madcap prodigiousness of John's vision.
See it if you enjoy musicals
Don't see it if you dont like stories about the old testament and the book of john
See it if you'd enjoy a setting of the Revelations text to some great music, with a lot of rhythmic choreography, sort of of like Godspell.
Don't see it if you need a clear plot or distillation of a heavily symbolic text. Some sound balance issues at times as well.
Also I felt like the performance hit its stride about a third of the way th... Read more Read less
See it if You like outstanding music and choreography. Truly exceptional.
Don't see it if You want a straightforward plot. Word for word revelation is not that.
See it if Amazing new young talent, brilliant staging, creative recycled costumes & props, out of the box musical
Don't see it if A thought provoking bible story, A lot going on stage at once. The show Rent type staging
Also Some songs were difficult to understand, lots of fast lyrics. Show Nee... Read more Read less
See it if You like untraditional musicals, enthusiastic actors with nice voices, and creative staging
Don't see it if You like musicals with a clearcut and comprehensible (if you're not very familiar with the Book of Revelations) plot and/or songs
See it if you are a big fan of Godspell, of ensemble pieces, and incredibly creative staging.
Don't see it if you aren't familiar with the Bible and it's texts. It could be difficult to follow if you're unfamiliar with it.
See it if You enjoy great singing, creative costumes and props and really good musicians. Interesting visual interpretation of the book of revelation
Don't see it if You don't like thinking "out of the box" productions. It's helpful if you have some familiarity with the book of revelation.
Also I found the first half to better than the second half, but that's prob... Read more Read less
See it if You’re a mindless Christian who is impressed easily by simple recitation of biblical text and loves a good “hallelujah” moment.
Don't see it if Christianity is a trigger for you. White men with dreadlocks trigger you. You like godspell and are expecting something similar.
Also This show is a verbatim musical of the Book of Revelations. And that’s... Read more Read less
See it if You love great ensemble singing and inventive staging. Very much an apocalyptic Godspell, if you enjoyed Godspell.
Don't see it if You want a traditional musical theatre experience. This show has non-linear storytelling, but you are carried through on the music.
See it if You’re up for an imaginative, thought provoking, intriguing night of musical theatre
Don't see it if You’re looking for an explanation of the book of Revelation. That’s not what they were going for. :)
See it if You want something that breaks out of the tired mold while retaining a high production and entertainment value.
Don't see it if You aren't adventurous and open minded.
See it if You want to feel moved by the text and performance. Revelation is a difficult text that becomes more clear through this production.
Don't see it if You are just looking for pure entertainment. This show has so much power in the words being sung and spoken.