The End of Longing

See it if you want to see two recognizable people, Perry and the women from House.

Don't see it if you want a consistent show that keeps you absorbed.

See it if had VERY low expectations, so enjoyed it more. Perry's personal therapy session. The other actors were solid!

Don't see it if You want a really well done play. Feels sitcom-y. Jokes are set up. Wants to be deep, but isn't.

See it if Perry & Morrison one dimensional as leads but Kim & Dunn-Baker (stage pros) enliven the sub plot about real commitment but to no avail

Don't see it if Dark, serious subject matter - alcoholism & high-end prostitution -treated in facile, glib sit-com manner and the jokes are stale too boot!

See it if Great for TV aficionados, All four cast members do the job. Interesting look at alcohol and commitment problems.

Don't see it if You cannot relate to people who are narrowly focused

See it if you're a fan of Matthew Perry, but don't go expecting to see Chandler Bing.

Don't see it if you're turned off by themes of alcoholism and its effects on a relationship.

Also As Perry wrote this show and plays an alcoholic, I'm assuming there are autobiographical moments throughout. (One story his character tells is one I've heard Perry tell on TV as something that really happened to him.) It takes a lot of guts to reveal yourself in this way and leave it all on stage. I give him a lot of credit for that. Overall, his performance is confusing. He performs like he's reading off a script. I couldn't tell if that was a choice or just poor acting. Either way, it wasn't believable to me. He shines, however, during his two monologues, where his character reaches his lowest points. Those moments felt very true; I assume his performance was informed by his reality.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in a sitcom under the guise of a play; there is some good acting.

Don't see it if The play is heavy handed and the relationships are not believable. Matthew Perry's acting is questionable and tedious. No heart.

Also I should have been in tears during his closing monologue. Other than wishing he had been more succinct and realistic, I felt nothing.... Read more Read less

See it if you are NOT into theater and want to say you saw Matt Perry on stage

Don't see it if you want to see something that is well written or unpredictable.

Also Perry wrote this play and in the talk back following the show he said he thought if he wrote something on his own no on would give him notes and he loved that. He said he got lots of notes from people but it didn't seem like he enjoyed getting them. I am sure people were scared to tell him what they really thought. He didn't need more notes, someone should have given him one note and that would have been to not write a play. The other three actors were fine but Perry's performance was bad. Everything about this play was predictable. This is everything that bothers me about theater. this guys is a sitcom star, NOT and actor and not a playwright. Please don't see this. Go support trained stage actors and playwrights.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a Matthew Perry fan, and enjoy straight forward plots about dysfunctional childhoods and addictions.

Don't see it if you disapprove of public displays of poor behavior, and alcoholics. You do not like raunchy situations and foul language.

Also Do not expect too much from Matthew Perry's first attempt at play wrighting. He also has one of the key roles. The cast is great! At times, the script seems a little forced.... Read more Read less

See it if you love Matthew Perry.His performance was weak, and his writing even weaker.The play was predictable, cliched, & badly acted by 3/4 of cast

Don't see it if you are looking for a tight, well written play.This is just a ho-hum play very badly acted.Only 1 character was believable.

See it if you want to see Perry up close & personal, in a show that is clearly a labor of love. The plot & his performance are only ok but heartfelt.

Don't see it if you're expecting Perry's performance to be of the same caliber as the rest of the cast, or you're expecting any new insights into addiction.

See it if you want to see a somewhat funny play starring Matthew Perry, you like stories about alcoholism and couples trying to work things out.

Don't see it if a personal project by Matthew Perry based on his own alcoholic past is too indulgent for you. Decent effort & intention, but poorly written.

See it if A happier "Sexual Perversity in Chicago." Fun. Nice performances.

Don't see it if Isn't as deep as it wants to be.

See it if Not especially well written or acted. See it if you like Matthew Perry even if he is a lost alcoholic in the play.

Don't see it if If you expect to see a well constructed drama.

See it if Want to give kudos to Matthew Perry for writing a play.

Don't see it if You want any kind of substance and non-sophomoric theatre.

See it if you want to see a semi-autobiographical play about an alcoholic & how it affects his life and his friends, based on Mathew Perry's situation

Don't see it if you don't like plays with heavy cursing and about the destructive nature of alcoholics and the affect it has on their lives and friend's.

See it if A decent show, formulated like a sitcom (with pauses so you know when to laugh, and rather surface-y) with a strong supportive cast.

Don't see it if You expect Chandler Bing; you expect a play that delves into addiction to say something profound and personal.

See it if You want to see Mathew Perry. A play about addiction, friendships and relationships, one plausible, one highly unlikely.

Don't see it if You expect to see Chandler Bing. Perry is the weakest of the actors.

See it if You have absolutely nothing else to do. Good performances here, but nothing to pull you away from spectacular performances elsewhere.You

Don't see it if You want to see "Chandler". It's kind of sad to watch. I wanted it to be so much more than it was, and there is far better out there.

See it if If you like Matthew Perry's portrayal of Oscar Madison, racheted up to a pathetic bully. You like stories about disfunctional and desperate

Don't see it if people. If you are looking for Chandler Bing. Matthew Perry need more rehearsal and more stage experience.

Also I liked the show's portrayal of imperfect people. I felt that Matthew Perry was stiff and did not seem to be comfortable on stage. However, as someone who was married to an alcoholic, his choices rang true.... Read more Read less

See it if a honest portrayal of addiction and how it affects the human spirit.

Don't see it if your bothered by alcoholism and sexual addiction.

See it if like Matthew Perry; the cast is very good. The play is a humorous look at relationships and addiction. It moves quickly.

Don't see it if don't want to see another show about alcoholism, although it's a unique take.

See it if you are a fan of Matthew Perry, if you enjoy a tale of dysfunctional romance or if you just enjoy an entertaining night of dramedy.

Don't see it if you dislike dysfunctional romantic dramedies, or are looking for a transformative play. This play is for entertainment purposes only.

Also Matthew Perry, a decade after Friends concluded, still has a very active following. That was evident at the Stage Door after the show.
A tiny view of his inner workings were on display during the production as he (does not so much) battle alcoholism, but succumbs willingly to it. His reasoning for his liquor soaked decent? A three month old relationship gone awry. Really? Three Whole Months? Or perhaps he just wasn't being honest...
Jennifer Morrison is his "escort" with a heart of gold paramour with whom he seeks mutual redemption. Her daddy issues apparently stem from, well, daddy issues.
Quincy Dunn-Baker and Sue Jean Kim are the best friends who end up as the couple to watch. After a near death call, Kim's Stevie emerges (quickly) fresh and restored. But at least the dramatic catharsis was delivered.
While entertaining, this ain't Shakespeare just an opportunity to meet up with some old Friends, there are thoughtful moments but mostly had a movie of the week feel.... Read more Read less

See it if A fan of Friends TV show and a chance to see Matthew Perry on stage in a play he wrote.

Don't see it if The use of foul language and drunkenness is not you type of entertainment.

See it if you think tv sitcom dialogue is the height of sophistication

Don't see it if you aren't devoted to Matthew Perry

See it if If you like Friends, this is a darker version, but still very enjoyable. Matthew Perry and Jennifer Morrison are excellent.

Don't see it if You don't like Friends or sit com type comedy.