The Secret Life of Bees

See it if new black theater stories interest you.

Don't see it if you thought you were coming to see a new musical because what you are getting is a PLAY with some really forgettable Duncan Sheik music

See it if Want to see a tribute to strong women in the face of southern racism circa 1960s. Don’t expect new insights or moving staging, Great voices

Don't see it if You expect fresh perceptions on racism, feminism, or the search for love. This is not a bad production, it just has little new to offer.

See it if You like Duncan Sheik's music (Spring Awakening, Alice by Heart). The vocal performances and acting are wonderful.

Don't see it if You want tunes you can hum and songs that serve the story. The book was wonderful but the music fell flat for me.

Also The gospel rock songs were crowd pleasers, largely due to the power of the vocalists, but I counted only two songs in the second act that serviced the story and fit nicely with the book. Be aware that I didn't care for Spring Awakening or Alice by Heart, so I am out of step with much of the theater-going public.... Read more Read less

See it if You loved the book & the movie and the story moves you

Don't see it if I saw it in previews & it needs some work so don’t see it if You are looking for an experience as meaningful as the book or movie.

See it if If you like rousing music, fine solo and ensemble singing. The drama of the show was poignant but lacked a depth of intensity.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals. You do like a complex dramatic story.