Unexpected Joy NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You like musicals about inter generational family dynamics in 90 minutes with strong women characters

Don't see it if You want a searching deep exploration of the choices we make

See it if You like women's stories, great music & singing. The music is more polished than most off-Broadway shows.

Don't see it if Parts of the plot are not believable. Needs a bit of work. A slow song needs to be cut or a few of those shortened. Drags the pace down. Read more

See it if You enjoy the unbreakable bond between women along with some singing.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy musicals or an all female cast.

See it if If you like a simple story that has good acting, singing lighting and has humor.

Don't see it if If you do not like musicals. If you don't like hippie moms whose daughter is unaccepting of her lifestyle.

See it if You enjoy comedic family dramas where differences of opinion cause tension. Good music and performances by cast.

Don't see it if At times the show verges on "cheesy" (The characters a band where named 'Jump & Joy') however overall it is a sweet show

See it if you enjoy an intelligent show about 3 generations of women with different political and religious views. Somewhat clichéd plot, nice lyrics.

Don't see it if you are an Envangelical Christian or do not believe in gay marriage. A bit preachy and predictable plot.

See it if you want to hear some good music sung by strong women.

Don't see it if you don't want to be hit over the head with messages of acceptance Read more

See it if You’d enjoy 3 generations of white women reflecting on how the 60s free love/folk rock phase impacted their lives. (As you’d expect.)

Don't see it if You’ve seen anything like this before. The performers are good singers, but there’s not much new here, and you can see what’s coming. Yawn.