See it if you want to see a revival of a lost musical from the 1970's. Great score by Cy Coleman and witty lyrics by Dorothy Fields.
Don't see it if you want to see a larger-than-life musical performed on a small stage. Read more
See it if if you're interested in Broadway shows from that era, or just Cy Coleman in general. This is RARELY done--not great but worthy.
Don't see it if you're expecting a full production or if you have already seen a good version of this. It's done on a very small stage. Read more
See it if You like the show and the music but some of the best numbers are missing. Great choreography beautifully performed.
Don't see it if You want to see a great big musical. However, you will be seeing many of these young actors in the future. They are great.
See it if you enjoy rediscovering forgotten musicals that deserve to be remembered. Young, talented cast. Strong story.
Don't see it if you prefer very elaborate productions. Are only interested in rewritten musicals where the director "knows best"
See it if you want to see a classic musical that could have been given a crisper revival.
Don't see it if stereotypes annoy you - gay actors, whiny Jewish women, charmless out-of-towners. Read more
See it if ...you are fan of old musicals that aren't often produced and a cast of first-rate young actors. Second act musical numbers are well done.
Don't see it if if you like big splashy shows with big sets. The physical production is done with a shoe-string budget and it shows.
"J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Commences Premiere Season With 'SEESAW': The 1973 Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields and Michael Bennett musical is energetically done on a small scale."
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"Although...Schneider who staged this show has given it a vigorous production and cast a delightful Gittel in Stephanie Israelson, he is unable to disguise the show's flaws. He is not helped by the trite, derivative choreography by Caitlin Belcik for a show that is mainly dance."
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Score: 87%. "Written in 1973, the musical 'Seesaw' takes us back to a moment of great uncertainty in New York City's history. The musical tells a love story of contrasts - country boy and city girl, and, in retrospect, the dichotomy between a time of innocence and a city in dire need."
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