The View UpStairs NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you are interested in a little known tragedy that occurred in a New Orleans gay bar in 1973 told through the eyes of patrons in musical form

Don't see it if you are not a fan of serious gay subjects done in musical form.

See it if You enjoy immersive theatre and don't mind actors potentially touching you. Also if you enjoy LGTBQ storylines.

Don't see it if You prefer to be more removed from the action. The book is a little all over the place and some songs fall flat.

See it if you want a little show that can. When its on target, it explodes with wit and enchantment. Serious at times.Nathan Lee Graham is amazing.

Don't see it if don't like in your face, Literally in your face, shows about the gay life with many cliched characters.

See it if you are interested in LGBT issues and like strong ballads and fun staging.

Don't see it if You want singers that never go off-key, or are homophobic.

See it if you like fun, 70s inspired music, you are interested in LGBTQ issues, you like thoughtfully designed shows with strong performances

Don't see it if You are looking for the next RENT, you can't stand a little preaching on contemporary issues

See it if Interesting gay musical

Don't see it if Want a perfect show

See it if You want to see a play that celebrates the diversity of people that makes life so interesting

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See it if you like intimate, near-immersive shows; plays about community; great singing; amazing cast chemistry; history showcased via magical realism

Don't see it if you need a strong plot; you don't like works that paint a story (& many of its characters) in rather broad strokes; you are homophobic Read more