Tiny Beautiful Things NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you like good acting and interesting people's lives

Don't see it if you are not inclined to enjoy monologues

See it if you are a Cheryl Strayed fan. The acting is great, the staging is unique, the writing is profound.

Don't see it if you don't want to see a play in the vein of Dear Abby. I found it pretty great, but I could see how it might rub some people the wrong way Read more

See it if if you want to see "personal problems" made theatrical: wonderful moments, not sure it works as a whole

Don't see it if I am not sure that taking the talk radio format to the stage is theater. If you are looking for linear theater this isn't

See it if You can go with the flow and hear many life stories

Don't see it if You like traditional plays. You are not introspective.

See it if you enjoy feeling connected to others, like catharsis type theater and stories that speak to everyone. it was truly a healing play

Don't see it if you don't like the format, as there's only one "developed" character, want longer/traditional theater with a plot and resolution

See it if you're a Cheryl Strayed fan like me or if you are moved by tales of human suffering and transcendence. If you like epistolary-type shows.

Don't see it if You need a plot; this is presented, like the book, as a series of anecdotes - letter and response. If you cry easily, bring tissues.

See it if you read or listen to Cheryl Strayed's writings or podcasts. The sentiments and writing are beautiful and heartfelt, but play felt slow.

Don't see it if you like plot, action, dramatic tension. It more resembles a monologue or solo performance than a play with four actors.

See it if You're a fan of Cheryl Strayed or Nia Vardalos, enjoy expository plays, don't miss character development, like sexually intimate stories

Don't see it if you expect linear storylines with character development, don't like s series of letters read on stage or actors playing multiple parts