The Loneliest Number

See it if you’ve ever wondered what being in a non-monagomous relationship might be like. It’s not raunchy and the acting is great. It’s honest.

Don't see it if You want a big and flashy show or nudity. This real show will make you laugh, think, and you’ll learn about the effects of non-monogamy.

See it if I enjoyed this show thoroughly. The acting was very good. It was very thought provoking. Funny at times, but serious too. Enjoy.

Don't see it if No reason not to see it.

See it if you are interested in the stresses and strains of marriage and how couples cope with them.

Don't see it if you want a laugh out loud comedy.

Also Understanding loyalty and betrayal and the effects of serious illness on a relationship provided a lot of material for thought.... Read more Read less

See it if The main couple has problems they are not really facing. They think by getting a different person each month to sleep with things be ok.

Don't see it if It deal with illness, and if you think you are going to see hot, sexy sex. You are not.

See it if You need a good laugh.

Don't see it if You want something to think deeply about.

See it if You want your notions of relationships challenged and enjoy smart and original writing.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of stories about unconventional relationships.

See it if You are interested in a well-acted four actor play concerning an open marriage, that also touches upon a range of other issues.

Don't see it if You're looking for a "big" production. The stage is an angled box, set within a cavernous hall. There are about 50 seats for the audience.

See it if you want to see theater revolving around polyamory, with a story that's both funny and poignant, if a little unrelatable

Don't see it if you want shows with clear cut and unblemished protagonists.

See it if you're in the mood for a play about romantic relationships that are not totally conventional

Don't see it if you don't have patience for a story about characters fumbling their way through sometimes-dramatic circumstances

Also I expected this play to be more about polyamory/relationships, less about other issues - the things that happened to the married couple we meet at the play's beginning sometimes felt over-dramatic/the story sometimes felt too full of Big Events, but overall it still worked for me, in large part due to the quality of the acting and writing... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see accomplished actors work through a complex relationship.

Don't see it if You expect something more out of the ordinary twists and turns over polyamory

See it if you want to see a play about different relationships and personalities.. with a few funny lines

Don't see it if if you are looking for a raunchy show, you will probably be disappointed

Also The description says "comic drama" -
this is much more a drama than a comedy.

Just a tip - there are also bathrooms near the seating area, after tickets are collected. There is only 1 bathroom on the main level outside of theater.... Read more Read less

See it if You're young or inexperienced and curious about alternative ideas about relationships, marriage and morality, and enjoy off-off theaters

Don't see it if You're sophisticated, have recently seen Edward Albee's brilliant At HomeAt The Zoo, don't like emerging theaters and guess plots easily

Also This is an extremely sincere effort to explore alternatives to monogamy in marriage with some very fine actors, an interesting,spare set that is utilized to be many locations and well staged for the most part -got a little confused at the end as to the "where" of the staging- but in the end felt disappointed that the author hadn't dug deeper to plumb the depths of these relationships. There are some lovely moments, a few surprises and some funny, quirky moments and I enjoyed watching it and felt it was a worthwhile evening in the theater. Go, it is pleasurable to watch these actors do good, solid work. Hopefully the author will take another stab at this play which has been developed over some time and find some more satisfying and truthful moments for the endings. It was a tad predictable and in the end, a morality play where prices were paid for the experimentation. Still, worth seeing for all that is good about it.... Read more Read less

See it if You like plays about relationships and the intricacies I’d open marriages/threesomes. Great acting and very supportive ensemble piece.

Don't see it if You don’t like domestic dramas or topics of non conventional relationships.

See it if You're interested in seeing a play about the inevitable ups and downs, and the solutions people go to, to try and make relationships work.

Don't see it if You're looking for a show that discusses polyamorous relationships or threesomes. The show is much more about relationships in general

See it if You can deal with complex relationships and serious subjects.

Don't see it if You want a fun evening that is very upbeat.

See it if You want a Pseudo drama with no point. comes from nowhere goes nowhere

Don't see it if You want to be entertained or if you want a show with a point

See it if You’re smart, you understand the complexities, humors, and sadness of monogamy. L Vieh is a playwright we will read about for years to come!

Don't see it if You can’t keep up with very witty, quick humor.

See it if you enjoy small theater shows, small cast and minimal set. The plot of the play is a romantic drama with some comedy thrown in.

Don't see it if you don't like small theaters, or minimal sets and cast. Don't see if you can't go without an intermission. (there is no intermission)

See it if you like stories about relationships, realism, and interesting characters.

Don't see it if you like predictable stories.

Also This is a beautifully acted tale about humans who don't always know the right thing to do, like all of us. Creative, funny, heart-wrenching at times, and driven. See it and support a small, local theater!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy seeing the problems of love portrayed in a new and clever way.

Don't see it if You might be shocked by extra marital affairs and “free” sex in threesomes.

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Also Average of partner's 90% my 80%.. clever use of the stage at the large hall. All 4 cast members did a beautiful job. We differed on the realism of the story with partner absorbed in the relationships.. The male (Kevin?) is so well done as a "one on the spectrum' character.. The set is minimal which works for this tale The location of the theater is convenient to the subway at station at Delaney-Essex Street

I want to be the supplier for the beer consumed on stage.... Read more Read less

See it if you are looking for an exploration of the threesome dynamic. Or if you are looking for some great performances and tight new writing.

Don't see it if you are looking for anything sexy or kinky. This is a smart, emotional drama about relationships.

See it if You are interested in seeing a play about a couple and their way of dealing with their relationship.

Don't see it if You are not interested in a play that deals with relationships.

Also This play was entertaining to me. There were moments of laughter. There was a lot of moving back and forth between scenarios but very easy to follow. I don't want to give anything away from this play but there are some twists and turns that you might or might not expect.... Read more Read less

See it if you are open to exploring dysfunctional people in dysfunctional relationships, you want to support new works performed in interesting spaces

Don't see it if 90 minutes and no intermission is a problem for you, you are looking for something kinky or explicit (despite the description, show isn't)

Also 90 minutes without an intermission is usually a deal breaker for my husband, but he enjoyed sitting for 90 minutes and didn't once look at his (very bright, glowing) watch during the performance! This is high praise. He did say it felt uncomfortable to him, and would recommend it for 20+ marrieds and just dating, but not for those around the 7 year itch!
I enjoyed the set and the space. All seats seemed to have good sight lines. There are several "plot developments" that others have described as "bait and switch", but I didn't feel misled during the production and I was interested in the humanity of all of these flawed characters. I saw a preview with the understudy in the role of the husband, and I think that the chemistry may be different with the original cast--and the experience may be even more compelling.... Read more Read less

See it if you don't mind a slow moving show, one that doesn't really get to the main subject Instead, it goes off with sub plots

Don't see it if you want a fast paced show instead of a slow paced 90 minutes.

Also The acting was good, but the story jumped around a bit, was a little confusing. Some things needed more explanation. Instead, you have to fill in the gaps... Read more Read less