The School for Scandal

See it if you like timeless Restoration comedy done superbly. Great acting and clever staging. Smart plot, large cast, fast paced & fun.

Don't see it if you have trouble following old(er) English (not nearly Shakespearian) dialogue. It might be a bit of work.

See it if You enjoy comedic period pieces with colorful characters. It's a polished production and a fun time at the theater!

Don't see it if You don't enjoy period pieces or have difficulty understanding shows written in old english (although this is pretty easy to follow)

See it if Red Bull always comes through with superior acting. Alas, I am not a lover of restoration comedy. A great job though

Don't see it if if farce is not your cup of tea.

See it if you enjoy well-acted, smartly-staged Restoration comedy (which we don't get to see enough).

Don't see it if you don't enjoy 18th Century comedy or you are a Sheridan purist. (There were a lot of cuts/rewrites... mostly for the good imho.)

See it if You love classical comedies with complicated plots and an abundance of characters.

Don't see it if You can't stand classical British plays.

See it if you enjoy 18th Century classics.

Don't see it if you prefer your comedies to be more modern.

See it if you like old English period theater. Excellent acting and costumes. Amazingly relevant considering it was first seen in 1777.

Don't see it if don't want to work at a play. You must pay attention and concentrate on the dialects.

See it if you want to see Dana Ivey give her best Maggie Smith performance.

Don't see it if You've seen hilarious productions of this piece. This one doesn't live up.

See it if You miss the dowager countess from downton abby, as Dana Ivey is great. The second act is better and very fun.

Don't see it if You don't have the patience to pay close attention to the dialogue or can't tolerate broad humor

See it if I'm taking it down to the wire since the run ends today, but I recommend this enjoyable production of a truly brilliant play. Cast=delight.

Don't see it if Guess one could find a reason not to see it: okay, if you don't have the time or can't get in. What other?

See it if like farce "a comic dramatic piece that uses highly improbable situations, stereotyped characters, extravagant exaggeration etc"

Don't see it if if you like comedies, such as Shakespearean comedies, with a lot more substance and more subtle meanings.

See it if Well staged and very entertaining classic. A must for theater students.

Don't see it if You're not familiar with English. Not for tourists.

See it if like period plays and period costumes

Don't see it if you don;t like old Shakespearean language

See it if you are familiar with Sheridan's plays or just enjoy 18th century witty comedies. Also, the cast is great!

Don't see it if you dislike classical stories, satires, or stories about disinformation and scandal.

See it if A lively. well paced production with excellent acting by all including Dana Ivey, Mark Linn-Baker. Handsomely mounted and so entertaining!

Don't see it if the great classics don't appeal.

See it if you'd enjoy an exquisite comedy of manners that's brisk and sure-footed. Excellent costumes & wigs. Clever and snarky, in the best way!

Don't see it if you have zero tolerance for gossip, backbiting, sniping, plotting & lying... although the perpetrators are justly schooled in the end.

See it if You are looking for a fun period play

Don't see it if you're looking for a thoughtful period drama

See it if You like "classical" comedy, performed with intelligence, energy and contemporary attitude. Design elements clever and part of the fun.

Don't see it if If costume drama ain't your thang. But if it is, see this.

See it if you'd enjoy a great stylized restoration comedy of manners with superb acting.

Don't see it if you would not like a period comedy which is all about style over substance and do not appreciate masterful performances.

See it if Flawless production of timeless play. Messages about gossip and scandal as relevant today as in 1777. Great cast. Pure delight!

Don't see it if Can;t think of a reason not to see it...unless it's because you can't get tickets or have a totally overbooked life.

See it if you like farce and can appreciate terrific acting in this comedy of manners.

Don't see it if you don't "classic plays" from previous centuries

See it if beautifully paced Restoration Comedy. Extremely clever dialogue from a period where there was snappy dialogue. Wonderful ensemble of actors.

Don't see it if you like to just sit back and be entertained. This kind of comedy takes concentration to keep up with the subtleties.

See it if conflicting feelings as you are impressed that it was written 100s of years ago but not sure whether it is worth enjoying or not

Don't see it if you can't let go and be silly for a bit. it starts with a poop joke

See it if classic tale of gossip ruining many lives, done with great wit and charm, including an impeccable cast and great direction.

Don't see it if well, there's really no reason not to see Sheridan's masterpiece - so go!

See it if you like a good old fashioned (1777) sex comedy and/or you're into tweeting gossip about people. Red Bull's production is witty and fun!

Don't see it if you can't understand plays in language written before 1980.