The Exes

See it if You like sitting Room comedies, sort of a modern Noël Coward style. A little forced but some fun twists, good acting, great set/costumes.

Don't see it if You can’t forgive a few missteps, the writing is a bit forced and some of the acting is stiff but I get the sense they will work it out.

Also Worth it.

See it if If you want a very funny play that has you laughing the whole show. An ex wife, former husband, butler, bridezilla are all great. Bellylaugh

Don't see it if If you do not like comedies. If you rather a musical.

See it if you like light comedy that is predictable and don't mind over-the-top characters. The perfection of character by John Coleman Taylor.

Don't see it if you want a well-directed play or expect a lot of laughs - other than the house manager character, the comedy is lacking and repetitious.

See it if you like light comedies about romantic relationships o about divorce and spoiled children.

Don't see it if you ar looking for a serious play or are sensitive to issues related to divorce, infidelity or poor choices in relationships.

See it if you want to spend a couple of hours being semi-entertained with a tribute to early-20th-century classic dramedies; can score a cheap ticket.

Don't see it if you're expecting to care about any of these privileged, pampered, and spoiled white and wealthy characters; need more diversity on stage.

Also The Exes is likeable enough: an entertaining yet forgettable, benign play channeling clichés of 1920s-‘40s fare. Think Philip Barry’s The Philadelphia Story (the 1940 film is among my favorites). Think Noël Coward’s Present Laughter. It’s a typical “pack-the-parlor-with-semi-related-people-who-can’t-stand-each-other-but-may-love-one-another” set up that feels a bit musty, until some contemporary slang, expletives, contemporary furniture, and the use of smartphones remind you that this is something of a charlatan play. Perhaps a nostalgic longing for those aforementioned types of classics led to the development of The Exes, and that is an exciting idea. I thought the acting solid—and some characters even quite natural and funny. But the clichés here aren’t even well-done, nothing is shocking, and for a play meant to be great fun, it’s too understated. Had there been more screwball comedy, we may have found more charm and interest in this semi-somniferous work with untapped potential.... Read more Read less

See it if You’d like to see a nice set. The story and acting is so painful, you’ll try to find distractions.

Don't see it if You want an actual funny, well-acted family comedy of errors type show. Save yourself time you can’t get back.

See it if You’re not too fussy about what you’re seeing.

Don't see it if You expect comedies to actually be funny.

See it if you are intrigued by a prequel to a Boston blue blood version of “The Odd Couple” and an upity servant in the mode of “Upstairs Downstairs.”

Don't see it if you have no patience for a 2-hour, sometimes tedious drama with few funny and creative moments, uneven acting talent, cliche and no surprise

Also The role of “house Manager” is well written and expertly performed by a seasoned British actor. The role of the ex-wife, though the accent was inconsistent, at least was interesting and exhibited arc.... Read more Read less

See it if you like bad sitcoms. You are older & will see almost anything that features mature actors.

Don't see it if you'd prefer good acting and well-written plays.

Also This was a real disappointment. There's one funny scene--lasting six or seven minutes--in a 2 hour show.... Read more Read less

See it if you like some rom-com and aren't too picky about story lines, etc. This was...cute, and fun and silly

Don't see it if you expect broadway quality at an off broadway show

See it if You would like to see great set, good actors, cliche themes (divorce, bridezilla daughter, prenup negotiations etc). Not many surprises.

Don't see it if You are expecting over the top play, still there are a lot of things need to be worked out.

See it if You like shows about relationships, marriage and divorce.

Don't see it if You expect anything very funny or profound from this show.

See it if A fun evening at the theatre with a hilarious play with excellent staging!

Don't see it if If you don’t like comedies then you can miss this one.

See it if you are interested in a trivial story with uninteresting characters.

Don't see it if you need your acting to be real, the dialogue to be sharp and the story to be believable.

See it if You want to waste a couple of hours. Has a few chuckles but this show needs a lot of cleaning up. Actors do what they can with the material.

Don't see it if You are looking for a good set, good plot, and an ending that makes sense. Divorce is not much fun...Exes wasn't either .

See it if You like rather contrived 'situation' comedy with stock characters but with a few laughs and good lines along the way.

Don't see it if You don't like rather fluffy and over-long situation comedies a bit over-acted and predictable.

See it if You’re looking for a show to pass the time. The Exes is watchable, but forgettable.

Don't see it if You want to see a consistently funny comedy. You enjoy three dimensional characters and clever writing.

Also I can enjoy pieces that aren’t deep and don’t mind cliches if a show is fun, but The Exes was a disappointment. The humor isn’t strong enough. The actors have comedic talent, especially John Coleman Taylor as the butler, but, failed by the script, are often reduced to mugging for laughs. The playwright seems unsure of the tone she wants. Some elements, like the foppish Marcel and spoiled bride Victoria, are exceedingly cartoonish, but the play also seems to aim for emotional complexity. As well, The Exes is hampered by a lack of likable characters. That this unfunny “comedy” remains watchable is entirely due to the admirably spirited cast.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in the complicated relationships among exes. Halfway between a sitcom and a soap.

Don't see it if You are looking for hilarity. There are few laughs. If you are looking for a profound show, or even light fun. (The poster lies.)

Also Despite the nice set and decent acting, I was very disappointed. The playwright seems have confused intentions. We don’t understand what she wants to say about marriage, divorce, or relationships in general. She doesn’t even seem sure if she is writing a serious drama or light comedy. Some characters feel too cartoonish, especially Marcel, a clownish European stereotype. Even if some roles are nuanced and are well-acted, the humor is lacking, as is the playwright’s purpose. To get this play into better shape, I think the playwright would need the help of someone with an actual flair for comedy.... Read more Read less

See it if You do not mind a rather long, not well written, not very funny “comedy.” Performance was at a B level.

Don't see it if You expect quick, witty dialogue. Of a comedy.

See it if you want to forget everything and simply enjoy smart, fast-paced, non-stop laughs.

Don't see it if you want deep thought.

Also The writing, directing, and acting are superb. And what a set! I'm a drama-lover, but this comedy won me over.... Read more Read less

See it if Cannot think of a reason to see it

Don't see it if It seems to be inspired by a British farce that does not work in 21 century America. The play is utterly pointless

See it if A night out is what you are after.

Don't see it if Laughing is expected. Well maybe twice.

Also It had promise which was not fulfilled. And the music before, during intermission and after sounded like a cell phone ringtone that was repeated so much it put everyone on edge. Beautiful set. Second act strobe light scene was ridiculous.... Read more Read less

See it if for basic entertaining value with good staging and acting at comfortable modern venue. Better quality than most Off-Broadway performances.

Don't see it if Not as funny as expected, somewhat verbose. No home run here. Bring your hearing aid - some dialog is not well projected.

See it if Don't really know what to say here

Don't see it if if you prefer something that really holds your attention.

See it if you like complicated relationship dramas whose intricacies slowly unfold throughout the show. Also if you like semi-comedy and semi-camp.

Don't see it if you expect a full-on comedy or drama or campy farce. It has bits of each but not enough of any, which left me wondering what it was.

Also It's hard to take this play seriously when a few of the characters are cartoonish and one is outright farcical. At times it's very serious, and other times very over-the-top campy. The uneven nature of this play has me wondering if it's the direction or the writing that mostly needs work. It's pretty advanced, though, and the production values are terrific, but overall not quite done.... Read more Read less