Gemini

See it if A good recreation of a long running Broadway play on a small economical staging. Some good acting.

Don't see it if Not constant energy. Actors at times seemed to lose pace.

See it if you want to capture the big deal it was to come out in the early 70's - the writing is spot on and from that time portraying Italian Philly.

Don't see it if you want a play that is all together - it lacks cohesion, actor sincerity, is difficult to hear-missed many lines and the set does not help.

See it if you want to see a so so revival of a very funny, heartwarming play about the importance of family & the confusion of who you are becoming.

Don't see it if you remember the fantastic original production now performed by a new company of non equity actors, some who are questionable.

See it if You want to see a show about a boy coming of age. The interactions with his family and friends are well acted. Great story and plot twist

Don't see it if You don’t like gay or lesbian issues. You don’t like teenage drama pieces

See it if You want to see a play that feels like a time capsule of gay life in the 70's.

Don't see it if You want something that feels fresh. Or if you're offended by gayness in plays.

See it if A classic comedy returns for a limited run. This played over 1800 performances originally and has many funny moments still.

Don't see it if Presented on a small stage limits this production and if your tired of dysfunctional people, it may not be for you.

See it if You like utter stereotype nonsense

Don't see it if You want a truthful character

See it if You like a coming-of-age comedy with memorable characters

Don't see it if You are not charmed by the antics of college-age characters and their parents.

See it if You want to see a good comedy-drama about a flawed group of people that takes place in the 70's.

Don't see it if You are expecting a great show with great performances. A bit over acted in some cases, but still convincing enough to hold interest.

See it if If you're interested in seeing what kind of play was popular in the 1970's, it perhaps works as a time capsule.

Don't see it if But the jokes just don't land, and I'm not sure if it is a result of the dated material, new sensibilities, or a problem with the casting.

See it if you have not seen the play or movie. It may suffer comparison but it is still enjoyable with the cast's over the top take on the characters.

Don't see it if you have seen it before and bound to compare the classic with the new over the top (but quite entertaining at that) version by a cute cast !

See it if you want to see how an Obie winning play holds up 40 years later

Don't see it if you'll be upset by some miscasting, or you don't want to compre how times have changed

See it if Like a comedy that deals with homosexuality, and struggles to come out to his family. Very Funny

Don't see it if Dont, like a play that deals with homosexuality, and the affect it has on their family.

See it if you want to see a fun show dealing with homosexuality and family dynamics with fun character work.

Don't see it if you're looking for well written, realistic, story-telling.

See it if In 70's young men struggling with his homosexuality in wacky Italian neighborhood.

Don't see it if not interested in topic. Much inaudible dialogue including punchlines. Over the top dated sitcom like performance.

See it if You enjoy seeing quirky characters interact. You want to be entertained. The characters are well introduced and the adult characters shine.

Don't see it if The deeper aspects are very lightly explored. The end seems to happen quickly and without much thought.

Also The lead's thinness, when juxtaposed with the character's self consciousness and the pointed comments from the rest of the characters, yanked me out of the show. Watching a small man pull at his shirt in attempts to pretend there's a gut and characters yell about his weight during tense scenes felt like the play wasn't self aware... Read more Read less

See it if you've heard of this seventies cult classic and can't find the movie

Don't see it if you expect minimum off-broadway production standards

See it if like me, you grew up in the New York area in the 70s & always wondered what was up with that commercial with the woman slurping spaghetti.

Don't see it if 1. you have high expectations. This ain't no Broadway production. The acting definitely ain't so hot. 2. You are homophobic.

Also This is what my "see it if" refers to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8p6-LconE

This play has its moments. I certainly laughed a bunch. You can tell why it was once on Broadway. But this production is pretty lame. Most of the actors are not very good. But it's an interesting play, especially looked at as being of its era. And if you can see it for free, sure, why not?... Read more Read less

See it if You read reviews about the hugely popular 70's production, care about what it was like coming out as a gay man and living in S. Philly.

Don't see it if You expect a top production and great acting. Too much screaming and overacting and poor cohesion.

See it if ...you never saw the original and are curious about the play...

Don't see it if you prefer a more modern take on millenials dealing with their sexuality.

See it if You don't mind uneven acting ranging from dull to caricature... actors who have no comedic timing or understanding of how to find the funny.

Don't see it if If you can get your hands on the brilliantly funny movie version starring Madeline Kahn, just skip this boring piece of theater all together

See it if you want to get out of the rain. Then again rain is more pleasant.

Don't see it if Absolute snooze. Dated show that needs a strong director and a talented cast. This production has neither. The play CAN be funny, not here.

See it if you like over the top exaggerated characters and ridiculously overplayed mannerisms

Don't see it if you like good theatre. Left after first act. Did not care about characters or what happened. We try to never leave but couldn't help it.

See it if If your nostalgic for the original

Don't see it if Looking for great writing, thought provoking plot. Intelligent dialogue

See it if You enjoy sitcom-esque acting and dialogue. Was very much like watching episodes of your favorite 70s sitcom. Had a Norman Lear vibe to it.

Don't see it if if you want to laugh.

Also Thoroughly enjoyed the actresses who played Bunny and Lucille. Their comedic timing was on point and often had laugh out loud moments.... Read more Read less