A Marriage Contract

See it if you enjoy seeing a play from 1892 about marriage and living in small town or big city.Like the Mint Theater, Met Playhouse revives old plays

Don't see it if you like modern plays or comedies with modern humor. This is an old fashioned play.

Also The Metropolitan Playhouse revives rarely done plays. They usually do social dramas. This one is a comedy and while the dialogue is not as rich as some plays done previously, the Met Playhouse uses a very small stage with wonderful staging and lovely costumes. I like to see these old plays. There are steps to get to the theater.... Read more Read less

See it if Fun story, decent acting but...

Don't see it if Actors not great with comedy. Jokes fell flat. This should have been breezy instead it felt plodding. Metropolitan should stick to drama.

See it if Excellent play works equally well set in NY or Berlin. Zany directing choices with committed actors. Terrific costumes and a good set.

Don't see it if Venue is very inconvenient hassle for most people. Reserved seats force others to sides for inferior views; unisex bathroom awkward to use.

Also Leading ladies Stefanic and Reddish are hardly women to fear losing and fight for. Stefanic seems especially miscast. Trevor St. John-Gilbert is the show's engine, and is a whirlwind of energy and savoir faire. Directing could go even further with comedy. Enjoyable evening, even at 2.5 hours. Obviously a good value.... Read more Read less

See it if Would you like a very old fashioned comedy.

Don't see it if Would like something quick and edgy.

Also The cast delightful and game, but they can’t rise past the material. Your always 2 beats ahead of the play and the pacing of Act 2 is dreadful.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like to see great costumes which this company is known for. Some of the acting is good but the play is slow.

Don't see it if If you do not have patience.

See it if You like comedies of manners. The acting for the most part is great.

Don't see it if You want a breezy, quick witted play. This can be very slow at times.

See it if You'd appreciate surprisingly timeless social commentary, witty wordplay, and unabashedly goofy slapstick enacted by a lively cast.

Don't see it if You don't have the patience for a 2.5hr+ running time. You don't like small venues. You find 1890s vernacular confusing.