The New Englanders

See it if You like great acting...you’re interested in gay stories...

Don't see it if I’d see it.

See it if You enjoy works exploring racial relations, LGBTQ issues and parenthood.

Don't see it if You are a highly discriminating theater-goer. Despite being occasionally funny and insightful, the script disappoints.

Also The set, cast and direction of The New Englanders are high quality, but the script is confused and misguided. My biggest qualm is that none of the characters act like real people. The daughter is beyond troubled. Her behavior is borderline sociopathic, but then she suddenly regresses into a contrite little girl. Since her parents are basically decent, we have no indication why she turned out the way she did. The black father is a strong, saintly stereotype. The Hispanic interloper, who is charming and ultimately irresponsible, is a “Latino player” stereotype. The white father is cartoonishly goofy and clueless. Even if the script does not seem worthy of such a polished production, it’s not completely without merit. I felt it succeeded in capturing the frustration of living in a small town. The clever dialogue had me chuckling fairly often. The playwright still appears to be learning his craft. I’m not sure his work is ready for such a prestigious venue as the NY City Center.... Read more Read less

See it if The story of a biracial gay couple raising a teenage girl in New England appeals to you.

Don't see it if LGBT themes don’t interest you. You need a story with a compelling plot and well-written characters.

Also I found the storyline insipid. None of the characters have a tangible personality. None of them are likable. The daughter is positively horrendous. The characters all feel like gay or racial cliches. Only the white, female, straight teacher feels like a genuine person, which is ironic given the subject matter, and the playwright’s note in the playbill about New England being controlled by straight, white people. Even though each actor is talented, this was painful to sit through.... Read more Read less

See it if A play revolving around a family encounter with several issues :racial, same sex marriage & a teenaged girl who is its by product.

Don't see it if Current social issue & explicit gay relation offends you.

See it if Well written VERY ORIGINAL play that realistically reflects current society and racism. Wonderful production! I loved everyone in the cast

Don't see it if You're not interested in the emotional journey of a biracial "2 dads" family raising a teen. Engaging throughout but I was never verklempt

Also Great production values even tho it's on a smallish stage 3/4 in the round. I loved the set & the lighting was very effective. Great costumes and sound design evoke a time & place for a complete picture. In spite of being a little bit SLOW in certain moments, it was a top notch production.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy well acted, human drama plays. Patrick Breen and Javier Munoz are stand outs.

Don't see it if You enjoy plays with a cutting-edge. This is a mild, unthreatening 97 minutes.

See it if The unique family,biracial gay couple w artificially inseminated daughter w anger, raises marital and parenting issues relevant to anyone.

Don't see it if You do not want to be challenged; cannot accept gay intimacy, even though not offensive.

See it if you like great, superbly constructed drama that will deeply resonate no matter your age, race, gender orientation. Yes, there’s humor,too.

Don't see it if you mainly like comedy, and light-weight stuff.

See it if You'd enjoy a play about teenage angst and troubled relationships.

Don't see it if You don't have a lot of patience, and if you're bothered by cigarette smoke.

See it if You like a well-written story with great acting. It is a pretty familiar story, but done in an absorbing way.

Don't see it if You dont like gay themed shows. This show breaks no new ground, but its very well done!

See it if U want to see LGBT, social and interracial themes on stage... with two especially good performances from young Kara Young and Adam Langdon

Don't see it if U expect believable, logical plotting and resolution. And the playwright should spend more time in New England before setting a play there.

See it if You are interested in the theme of gay parenting

Don't see it if You have already seen better plays on the subject, like Dada Woof Papa Hot

See it if I was a little disappointed when I was watching the performance. I did not realize the girl Kara Young would not be singing. Enjoyed it.

Don't see it if No singing if you are a Lauren Hill fan. And the young girl was very aggressive (part of the show).