Sing Street

See it if A truly refreshing and sweet show in a season of dark works. Minimal staging works. The performances and musicianship were top notch. Loved!

Don't see it if You don’t like non traditional musicals, ones that are about rock bands, or coming of age stories.

See it if to see a contrived, feel-good Once/School Of Rock/Billy Eliot mashup (w/80s-inspired music) that's too cute & predictable for its own good.

Don't see it if u hate Duran Duran/love Phil Collins; u want to avoid a simplistic show that's overstuffed w/undeveloped characters & improbable plot points

Also I was not at all familiar with the film on which this musical is based, but I was very excited to see this show based on the creative team, especially Enda Walsh (book writer). Much to my chagrin, it is the well-intentioned but hollow book (which takes on way too much and explores way too little) that is the weakest link here.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a fan of the film and/or Britpop & would enjoy a generally lighthearted musical that's entertaining without being twee or generic.

Don't see it if You're looking for the next Once or Billy Elliot. Though this is fun & feels aimed at Broadway, it doesn't yet have enough "oomph".

See it if You appreciate good new musicals. Very well done.

Don't see it if You only appreciate traditional musicals.

See it if You liked Once. Similar, same creative team.

Don't see it if You loved Once ..Music, singing, costumes, staging not as good. Movie was much better. No real set..lots of walking around.

See it if You liked the movie as this musical keeps close to the storyline. Great acting and singing by the lead Brenock O’Connor.

Don't see it if You aren’t interested in teen angst. Many storylines unresolved and the script needs to be streamlined.

Also I saw the third preview and it was a fun and enjoyable night. If you are looking for depth though, this is not the show.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to say, “Now THAT’S how you turn a movie into a stage musical!”

Don't see it if You don’t like musicals, you don't like pop music of the ’80s, or you don’t like stories that focus mainly on young men.

Also More guys in makeup than Kinky Boots! ❤️

See it if you want to see a fairly well-acted teen drama with music that has the potential to evolve into a much stronger production.

Don't see it if you want a fully formed musical. Act 1 has very few songs, and the show as a whole still has a ways to go before it becomes a cohesive show.

See it if you're an admirer of the film/soundtrack & want to see these wonderful songs live on stage. There are a couple of new additions too.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of shows about teens, or if you want something that's tight/lean. There are pacing issues. It needs a lot of trimming.

Also The is a very good show with lots of potential, but it's a bit long in its current state. There are a lot of unnecessary characters & storylines that don't add much to the show. Also the set is kind of ugly & not much to look at. I wish it looked nicer.

They need to tighten things A LOT & keep it simple (which I think the movie does really well). They also need a big number-- right now all the musical numbers are staged very similarly. Then they'll have a really good show on their hands.... Read more Read less

See it if 2nd preview so still a work in progress. Lovely story based on sweet movie. Young high energy cast. Great soundtrack. Creative staging

Don't see it if Too many less than fully developed storylines but hoping they will sharpen characters going forward. Great potential

See it if You like the movie or similar films (Blinded by Light, etc). I'd be surprised if this didn't win a ton of awards and get a broadway xfer

Don't see it if You don't like 80s themed music. You don't like british style theater/cinema. You like big production value and standard musical choreo.

See it if you like teen "coming of age" stories, 80's New Wave music, & seeing the formation of a new show. Adorable boy band with a twist of romance.

Don't see it if you want to see something profound rather than entertaining. Skims over themes of depression and abuse. Needs tightening up before Broadway.

Also I saw this during the 2nd night of previews and it is definitely a work in progress with great potential. I wish that they would do more with the sets, which is very barebones. This could be a wonderful show for teens/older kids. It reminded me of School of Rock.... Read more Read less

See it if you love 80s music; I don't but found the love for it in the script and costumes and characters infectious.

Don't see it if looking for a very tight story; it tells lots of stories intersecting without enough time for depth given to any given one. Like High School

See it if you liked movie & seek pure entertainment. has a lot of potential & can only improve thru previews. may be headed to bdwy. music a +!

Don't see it if you do not like a lot of small storylines; a little all over the place; not true to movie; weak female lead; band actors were ++! well cast

See it if You like rnr and have a nostalgia of 80

Don't see it if You like a musical with a compacted story

Also It feels like a jukebox musical

See it if Like stories of young people coming of age & overcoming assorted dilemmas. Some of music stayed in my head, to me marking a decent musical.

Don't see it if Don't like musicals. My hearing woes with dialects often left me lost. No interest in 80's rock. Missed out on $25 previews.

Also Caught second preview when a seat opened up about 2:30 p.m. Was glad many in cast did not go all-in on accents, but was disappointed that at times voices dropped off delivering punch lines. Judging by sporadic laughter, from an enthusiastic group, I was not only one missing out. Certainly has the behind-the-scenes pedigree, but can't go much beyond pleasant.... Read more Read less

See it if you loved "Once" and/or love unsentimental musicals.

Don't see it if you hate young people finding their voice and/or musicals.

Also I generally don't go to musicals because I prefer drama. But I adore good musicals, and this is one. Many of the people involved with "Once" are here, and I'm so glad they are! This cast of 15 (mostly young men) recalls the joy, hurt, struggles, and triumphs of that age gorgeously as high schoolers trapped in a super strict Catholic school form a band and find love. (Two and a quarter hours was just the right length.)... Read more Read less

See it if You liked the movie; want something charming; like actors also playing instruments on stage

Don't see it if Actors smoking bothers you (it doesn't smell great), physical violence/discussion of sexual assault bothers you;if you didn't like the movie

See it if you loved the movie, you're a Duran Duran fan, or you really want to revisit the days when overbearing priests were your biggest obstacle.

Don't see it if you want to see new ideas presented in an interesting/thought-provoking way - this is not that. The best part is the upstage wall visuals.

See it if You want a teen show done right. Brilliant singing, an amazing ensemble,

Don't see it if You don’t like coming of age tales, the 80s, the young boy falling for the troubled teen girl trope, multiple plot points that go nowhere.

Also From the inventive opening moment of the show, I knew that I would have a great night, and that I would love the show. I was right. If you love the film, you will love the musical version.

While there are definitely moments that are rough, like plot points that go absolutely nowhere. Eamon and his dad? The bully possibly being gay? These are intriguing and are seemingly dropped for the standard plot of boy trying to get edgy troubled girl.

I saw the first preview and I can’t wait to go back later in the run when the full set is in, and the show settles in.... Read more Read less

See it if you were charmed by the film & the era in which it is set. The main character & his brother are standouts, connecting well with the audience

Don't see it if you want a show to grab you right away. The show needs tightening, and unfortunately the first act needs most of the trimming.

Also This show has lots of potential to really be something special, but it needs work on its pacing and character development. There are too many underdeveloped storylines, and some characters who could resonate much further with a bit of refinement. Currently, the stakes feel too low for almost everyone on stage.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see some dynamic & energetic young performers singing & playing their hearts out.

Don't see it if you have no interest in the 80s music scene in dublin.

Also too many mini-stories, very few of them explored in a satisfactory way, stuffed into this musical dramedy. at the center of SING STREET is the story of conor, an idealistic teenager-on-the-brink ... creatively, romantically, musically. and that part of this show is wonderful. but then we have some kitchen-sink drama, catholic school drama, bullying, child abuse, adultery, depression, cross-dressing, homosexuality, socio-economic troubles, etc. whew! i would urge the creative team to clear the clutter. at the same time, i would have enjoyed the addition of some inspired videography to go with the terrific music. SING STREET sounds great and looks great (fantastic costumes!), but its lack of focus makes a muddle of the engaging story at its core.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy energetic young cast and appealing characters; you appreciate a story of the young trying to escape the fate of their parents.

Don't see it if you want a polished story line and tidy ending. you dislike new wave music.

See it if You like 80's pop and the thought of a bunch of Irish lads starting a band to impress a girl. Lead Brenock O'Connor is wonderful.

Don't see it if You expect a musical with a real book, fleshed out characters or songs and choreography that move you.

See it if a delightful musical with a mix of 80s pop songs and original songs. gets you invested into even the more minor characters

Don't see it if there are storylines that seem to build up but then go nowhere. less interested in the romantic plot than the family, band & school dynamics

Also i haven’t seen the film, and my issue with the storylines is understandable given they had to fit everything into a stage show mainly focused on conor and the romantic plot. this was overall incredibly enjoyable.... Read more Read less