Nodding to Queen Bey but based on the Anton Chekhov story 'The Fiancée,' 'The Beyoncé' is a sharp and deeply personal coming-of-age conundrum produced by Adjusted Realists. More…
With her wedding around the corner, Nadia is terrified to discover that her heart doesn’t want what it obviously should want: a decent husband and a stable, small town family life. She instead fantasizes about running off to the bright lights of the big city, immersing in counterculture, and leaving her family to fend for their own little existences. Is this a selfish daydream or a full-body call to adventure that must be answered?
See it if You remember how it felt to be young and everyone told you how your life was going to turn out or perhaps more importantly...if you don’t.
Don't see it if If you don’t like sweet, sentimental stories. This ones a little bit quirky. Starts off a little slow but I thought it WELL worth the wait.
See it if If your a fan of Chekhov work with a twist. A nice way to bring forth his writings. Well thought out.
Don't see it if If you nothing about the writer or if new works are not for you.
See it if Bent joins Chekhovian tropes & millennial aspirations to create a whimsical take on marriage Well acted & humorous w/ a great set piece
Don't see it if Non familiarity w/Chekhov's works will hinder appreciation (esp w/character of Sasha) Often a bit slow with Bent's story line going adrift
See it if you'd like to see a Chekhovian examination of the texture of everyday life that feels at the same time formally fresh.
Don't see it if you want your Chekhovian dramas straight -- & free of contemporary American intrusions.
Also Eliza Bent’s “Beyoncé” manages to be hip & likable at the same time. T... Read more Read less
See it if Loved acting of newcomer Regan Sims and veteran Roger Manix. Intimate space. Love traverse seating. Checkhovian take. 78 minutes. see mor
Don't see it if 78 minutes. Forget Beyonce, Hard to get to theater via public transportation..
Also Actors handle the two sided seating amazingly well. (a major task) ... Read more Read less
See it if You like imaginative reworking of old classics.
Don't see it if If you don't like reworking of old classics.
See it if you are looking for a Chekhov update. Still has the feel of Chekhov but with modern references. Enjoyable performances.
Don't see it if it bothers you when a classic is messed with.
See it if Well crafted mix of contemporary and historical references - and narrative and dialogue sections. Great staging. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Don't see it if This is budget theater but really well done with some good to great performances (esp Mannix)
Also This is one of those shows where you fall into the rhythm very quickly... Read more Read less
See it if If you like Anton checkov. The first act felt like a plot and then it was mostly epilogue. The twist I didn’t agree with much.
Don't see it if You prefer leads with more morals who are not selfish. Also if you don’t like anti-society or screw everyone be happy ways of thought
See it if I love Beyoncé; I went to the "On the Run II" tour, last night, and decided to continue my weekend with her. It was cute. There's only about
Don't see it if 1 total minute of reference to Beyoncé, but, I caught several inferences pertaining to her, and the interlude music was from her catalogue.
Also I think the use of her name made her fans show up to this play, howeve... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a new play. The lead does a commendable job.
Don't see it if You want to see anything that provides insight. The play is 'bumpy' and uninspired. Sorry - nothing like Chekov.
See it if you want to support a scrappy company that usually does adventurous work; to see how tricky it is to dramatize Chekhov stories & update him
Don't see it if uneven tone, cast & acting abilities grate; you're bothered by updatings that don't find realistic/illuminating correlations with original
Also Bent is an able playwright who here seems to run out of steam in the c... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a semi-modernized piece inspired by one of Chekhov's short stories that does a good job capturing the sense of ennui.
Don't see it if you want to see a connected, coherent, thought-provoking play. Some solid moments, but overall disjointed and ensemble lacked cohesion.
See it if I do congratulate the actors for an excellent performance. I personally do not think that the original story by Anton Chekhov called
Don't see it if if you do not like off off Broadway theatre.
Also The Fiancée can be adapted or reinterpreted as a short play.
See it if You want to see a newer take on an older play. You are friends with someone in the cast. You like quirky productions.
Don't see it if You want consistent acting (some of the performers really over act in a bad way - more than the part needs). You want to have emotions...
Also It was a good effort but I just kept checking my watch. Some of the ac... Read more Read less
See it if You like modern reworkings of classic pieces. You are interested in supporting a show by a talented, but inexperienced team.
Don't see it if This play feels all over the place. The playwright seems to have too many ideas, and only about half work.
Also I was hoping for a fun, quirky and poignant production. At times, it w... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy the witty, introspective voice of Eliza Bent, like Beyonce covers, or Dave Malloy impressions
Don't see it if you REALLY like Chekhov and don't want to see his work re-interpreted and subverted, or if you have an aversion to seeing furniture onstage.
Also This show had many Beyonce covers. This show had many pieces of furnit... Read more Read less
See it if You are intrigued by a modern spin on a classic Chekhov story and like to support small companies.
Don't see it if You are looking for a brilliant, polished, or compelling work. This show is very uneven.
Also Despite good performances by Regan Sims and Roger Manix, this play was... Read more Read less
See it if You like a story telling style of show, a different version of runaway bride. Some funny and yet truthful moments, light but memorable.
Don't see it if You want to be overwhelmed by big production.
See it if you like modern adaptations of classic stories and/or supporting small theatre companies and new plays
Don't see it if you aren’t fond of Chekov in any format or are expecting a play about the actual Beyoncé
Also Eliza Bent has done a fine job at adapting and modernising this Chekov... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy small productions with talented ensemble cast particularly the 2 leads and want to support new work
Don't see it if You don’t want to see Chekhov translated into a contemporary story or if you are expecting this to have anything to do with Beyonce.
See it if You like modernized and humorized Chekhov with a well-acted cast that keeps you engaged
Don't see it if You don't like clever reinterpretations of classics
See it if You like a simple yet intelligent play. It’s a serious play but there are some very funny moments.
Don't see it if You expect to fall in love with the characters.
See it if A modern, amusing take on a Chekhov story is appealing
Don't see it if You don't like modern adaptations and don't feel like laughing. It's really quite funny and mostly well-acted
See it if You have moved off to NYC because you felt you wanted more in your life than what your small hometown had to offer
Don't see it if You lead a very dull existence and prefer it that way
Also I absolutely loved this play . It was like looking at my own life . So... Read more Read less