It Shoulda Been You (Gallery Players)

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Don't see it if What can I say??? You missed a winner if you did not catch the show

Also Caught the closing day. Great production.... sets, costumes, sound system, musicians, props, lighting all dead on. The cast was superb re: singing and acting . Pre-curtain speaker (cast member) selected by the director was a great choice. Enjoyed it more than the production 6 years ago at the George Street Theater which included the later Broadway cast... Read more Read less

See it if Cute, lightweight sentimental musical comedy about realigning couples, with a gay twist. Fun characters, enthusiastically performed.

Don't see it if Lots of stereotypes. Little substance. Some of the performers are better than others.

See it if you like a funn, unpredictable show with good songs.

Don't see it if don't like being surprised by a show.

See it if Gallery's bare bones revival still hits the mark mostly due to the comic timing of cast (esp Boyaggi's ascerbic mother of the bride)

Don't see it if Despite it's high brow sit-com intentions show is pleasantly entertaining. Adaquately sung (non-miked) but still needs a bit more panache

See it if you are seeking a musical with much humor and some twists and surprises. Very well presented. Quite entertaining.

Don't see it if small scale (anything less than Bette Midler) is not your thing.

See it if you like a light musical with a wedding theme that keeps you entertained from the prep to the ceremony with unexpected twists along the way.

Don't see it if you expect big fancy production/venue - and don't want to go out of your way to Brooklyn- but the show & the talented cast make it worth it.

Also Although the stage is not big, the 2 levels are well utilized, even w/ minimum props. It is a great & cute cast, and nice costumes too for all..
A spl. shout out to the announcer at the start/intermission for his humorous "ad libs" - for setting the fun mood. I would have given this a higher score if it was staged nearer Midtown to be more accessible as it surely deserves to be seen by more people. Hope it gets that chance.... Read more Read less

See it if you like clever writing and excellent acting along with a rich topic.

Don't see it if you expect EXCELLENT singing. Compared with the Broadway production the singing was lacking. Acting and production is great.

See it if you want to have some fun in the theater. This production might need some polish but the cast overcomes and a good time was had by all.

Don't see it if you want super professional Broadway quality or you don't like funny musicals.

See it if A fun musical without a great score. Sweet old-fashioned [with an edge] musical comedy. A nice production of an offbeat Broadway musical

Don't see it if You want more edge or heft. Weddings are not a favorite theme of yours.

See it if You're up for a night of fun and frolic. Great acting and singing by the mother's bouts this musical.

Don't see it if You need all the bells and whistles of a musical. Most voices need a little more help to carry the fun lyrics.

See it if you want a good all-around cast performance in a fun musical with a message. Staging, lighting and use of space well done.

Don't see it if the instrumental music drowning out soft voices cannot be tolerated - it happens a few times throughout the show as mics are rarely used.

See it if you enjoy so-so community theater in a so-so show, though the cast worked hard at it and there were moments of greatness.

Don't see it if you are bothered by an unevenly matched cast, you require professional production values (not a negative as you get what is expected).

See it if clever,lighthearted,insightful,and humorous plot line. Acting uneven,use of some cliches and stereotypes.

Don't see it if you prefer drama or a Greek tragedy ,this is a musical comedy with funny plot twists and a surprising ending.

Also Veteran actress Luisa Boyaggi,steals the show as the bossy and meddling mother.Christine De Frece has a great voice, and was great as the self-conscious older sister who learns to live for herself.Great performance.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to have a fun evening. Some enjoyable songs and even some impressive choreography.

Don't see it if you don't like small-scale musicals.

See it if Love a great show.

Don't see it if N/A

See it if new traditional musical with family emphasis & gay twist that plays well in non-professional setting with talented cast makes U want to RSVP

Don't see it if gay issues, communityTheatre venue, mixed marriage, overbearing mothers, ineffectual fathers, wedding itself, make U want 2 decline invite

See it if You enjoy romantic musical comedies

Don't see it if You dislike musical comedies or are homophobic

Also The song lyrics are very creative and clever. Kudos to the lyricist.

See it if If you are looking for something to do on a cold dreary day It was entertaining but the performencies were below par

Don't see it if If you do not like musicals

See it if You enjoy a well staged bit of amusing fluff with a talented lovable cast.

Don't see it if You are looking for high artistic merit over just plain entertainment.

See it if You just want some entertainment

Don't see it if You don't want something pretty vanilla

See it if you enjoy musical farces performed by community theater cast with a few performers who really stand out; some memorable lyrics and lines

Don't see it if you can't accept that in community theater there will be a couple of people who are over matched, usually in song; this is no exception

See it if you're looking for a lighthearted and funny musical

Don't see it if you don't enjoy lower budget productions

See it if You want to see a show that was on Broadway 2 years ago but has dated writing with jokes that may have gone over in the mid-20th century

Don't see it if You are expecting a memorable score or intelligent writing. Although there is a plot twist in the show, there is not much to celebrate

See it if You like a cozy setting to enjoy a delightful play with good music. Even more enjoyable if you have any Jewish your background 😉

Don't see it if You only like serious, large-scale productions.

See it if you enjoy musicals. You can appreciate a bit of Jewish mother humor. You want to see something in a small intimate venue.

Don't see it if you need a big production with fancy lighting an intricate set. You can't just enjoy a nice funny entertaining musical without the fluff.

Also To say more about the show gives too much away but it really is a great storyline which does not go in the direction it begins. From the beginning, it seems like a traditional story but it isn't and that is the magic in this show. I saw it also on Broadway and loved it and wish it would have lasted longer.... Read more Read less