Boys of a Certain Age

See it if Elder vs contemporary gay men w/ accompanying viewpoints Well written & acted touching many bases but ultimately about strength of family

Don't see it if Can fall into bitchy zinger syndrome & anti-Trump ranting sucks energy Staccato scenes/blackouts distract Interpersonal scenes work best

See it if gay themes, lingo, jokes, history, audiences, are your thing or you're curious how the gay 10% live, love, & hold varied political beliefs

Don't see it if you have no curiosity how the other half lives & what they talk about at their beachfront property or dislike black out scenes for 1 liners

See it if If you want to see a play about same sex relationships young and older. You want to really laugh. You want to hear some relevant information

Don't see it if You have a problem with seeing a play about same sex relationships. You don't have an open mind and don't want to laugh.

Also The actors did a great job in this performance. Their delivery was so good and there were so many laugh out loud moments. This performance delved into the relationships of elder and young gay men and the struggles that some were met with. This play doesn't just talk about romantic relationships but it talks about family relationships. I was thoroughly entertained. Great job by all.... Read more Read less

See it if you like plays with wit and humor, which explore timely social/political topics. This show has strong performances, and a big heart.

Don't see it if you're offended by plays which tackle contemporary gay men's lives, loves, and all-too-human struggles. Complaint: needs better seating.

See it if you enjoy great writing and acting in a play with revealing character studies.

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with plays with gay themes.

See it if You'd like a sense of how far gay rights & identity have come in the last 60 yrs; a funny if flawed play that attempts much, mostly succeeds

Don't see it if You're closed-minded to the point of homophobia/intolerance: 'good bet you won't enjoy or get the jokes—'less you've been closeted: then go!

Also A good, well balanced ensemble cast; a deceivingly simple, ingenious set and lighting; very smooth and nimble direction; a quick-paced and mostly witty script — all make for an entertaining, if at times heavy-handed experience that could be much more affecting and more haunting.

The dramatically necessary ripped-from-the-headlines immediacy at times becomes political screed, sounding more like author-venting than character. Similarly, a long scene about books and authors and others about parenting and the wayward Bryan seem a bit much.

In all, restraint could better balance & focus these two sets of "boys" at their “certain ages,” surviving the past and present respectively, and all looking towards an uncertain future.

Boys succeeds more than it doesn't. It's entertaining, funny, and certainly touches anyone who survived those heady times; but there’s a tighter, more moving & rewarding play for everyone else in there, trying to get out. Hopefully this run will help; meantime, go.... Read more Read less

See it if You're into intergenerational relationships, gay men, humor, bare torsos, cliches/ stereotypes, politically- charged play. Small venue.

Don't see it if You dislike all the above.... Seating is against the walls; stage in the middle

See it if you enjoy topical explorations of current and past events political (and AIDS activism) told with both historical and theatrical references

Don't see it if you're offended by reference to gay sex (a few) or criticism of the current, hopefully short lived, administration. Sorry for adding my bias

See it if you like clever lines and stories about gay men with differences in opinion about gay issues and politics

Don't see it if you are easily offended and/or don't like stories about gay issues or politics

Also I very much enjoyed the show! It was a very intimate setting with a simple stage set up. 4 actors, portraying elder and younger generation of gay men, delivered funny and witty lines while dealing with issues as gay men in different decades along with current political state of America.... Read more Read less

See it if u r interested in gay history (political. coming out, preferences) different generation experiences. family issues

Don't see it if you don't care to see a show on gay life

See it if You like LGBTQ themes that are highly relevant to our contemporary political situations. You are familiar with gay experience 30 yrs ago.

Don't see it if You are homophobic or a Trump supporter. Also, some jokes are not easy to understand if you are not a New Yorker or gay.

See it if You are interested in gay themed plays updated and nostalgic.

Don't see it if You have no interest in gay themed plays.

Also This play is very timely and at the same time looks back at history of the movement. It is flawed and could easily be tightened but it has great promise. The actors are great! Some really funny lines and I love all the references.... Read more Read less

See it if you are looking for a relevant gay play, enjoy small casts and inventive staging

Don't see it if you want big names, big production values

Also Intimate play with ingenious set. Contemporary and relevant gay play dealing with two sets of gay men - older gays vs younger gays - contemporary vs history of gay rights and lives. Mixture of funny moments with serious commentary. Audience sits on each side of the performing space - very intimate environment.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy the lively wit of a group of gay men.

Don't see it if you don't like all gay characters.

See it if You like clever, well written, well acted plays

Don't see it if You don't like clever, well written well acted plays

Also All four actors should be commended for a good work

See it if you want funny, intelligent dialogue, an exploration of the gay generational divide, and very current events discussed on stage.

Don't see it if you need clear structure or sophisticated storytelling, awkward staging bothers you, or if a political argument onstage will turn you off.

See it if you are interested in gay themes/characters and topical situations

Don't see it if you are bothered by frank talk or are conservative

Also The play suffers from too many short scenes and blackouts and from needless rearranging of set pieces... Read more Read less

See it if you are ok with gay issues and politics,

Don't see it if you are anti gay

See it if you want to know about the generational differences between old and young gays and their different struggles.

Don't see it if you want a faster paced play. Don't care about gay issues.

See it if You're gay-friendly, and you enjoy a combination of great humor plus a sense of nostalgic thoughtfulness.

Don't see it if You're not gay-friendly.

Also We saw the play today and we loved every minute of it; both the acting and the writing were terrific.... Read more Read less

See it if You appreciate a play that resonates with older gay men and the newer generation of gay men. It's a touching story on how the two coexist.

Don't see it if you are homophobic or don't care about the struggles the LGBT community has gone through for the past few decades.

See it if You want to see actors move the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Don't see it if Really care about plays having a plot.

Also The actors really try to create something when there's nothing in the script. It boils down to many blackout scenes with no play to speak of. The political references are so of-the-moment that it will be dated next month.

I would ask the director the point of all the set moving. It really felt pointless.... Read more Read less

See it if don't care about characters or a story, are OK if scenes only last 15-30 seconds, like a gay play being hijacked by an anti Trump play

Don't see it if You want want more than predictable gay bitchy jokes, u r a Trump supporter, or want good writing and decent costumes

See it if You are interested in stories about coming out later in life

Don't see it if you are homophobic

See it if Show is composed of 4 gay men, most of the audience is male, but show is interesting and very funny to anyone.

Don't see it if You are not comfortable with gay issues and language, not interested in current political affairs.