Seesaw

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.

Also Welcome to NYC, the J2 Spotlight Musical Theatre Company!! Your first outing, "Seesaw" was very impressive given the stellar cast, the astute direction, and the brilliant choreography! We should be hearing a great deal from this company in the near future!!! Next up: "No Strings".... Read more Read less

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.

Also Frankly I was expected more, given that when musicals were being revived in this theatre under a different masthead I really got the bang for the buck.

Two points: the Citicorp building, which is part of the set, was not built when this show was written, and we could hear speaking from most likely another theatre for a good part of the first act. This should have been fixed by the final performance.

It was difficult to hear many of the lyrics, and the orchestra didn't seem up to making the most of the luscious Cy Coleman score. Three cast members stood out, and they were the three leads, one of whom I learned is going to do Cabaret next, for which he should be perfect. Overall, I found it dated, and not in a good way. Seesaws go up and down--this was flatlined. I have tickets for their next offering and approach it with trepidation. For what I paid, I should have gotten more.... Read more Read less

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.

Also This production should have given the audience more of a WONDERFUL TOWN look.... Read more Read less

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.