Life x3

See it if You like the the same story with three different outcomes and personalities

Don't see it if You don’t care about their problems

See it if you want to laugh as young parents struggle to maintain a social life while debating disciplining or caving into the demands of a toddler.

Don't see it if you expect there to be a point to the device of repeating the 1-act play three times, each with subtle but obvious differences.

Also I'm a fan of Yasmina Reza's earlier success, "Art," so I had high expectations for this play. While it's certainly enjoyable to watch, and the actors are terrific, there seems no point to repeating the one act twice more, slightly altered each time. It's also odd that this production is using a British script of a French play, when earlier US productions had American scripts. Perhaps the producers hope the British dialogue will uplift the audience's perception of the play? Go see it if you're a theater geek and are somewhat curious. It's not bad, it's not confusing, and it IS enjoyable to watch, but at the end of it you just go home wondering what you missed.... Read more Read less

See it if you were looking for an interesting approach to a story you were looking

Don't see it if you're looking for a musical

See it if you know and like Reza's style of theater: literate, cute, well-crafted but lacking in emotional or real intellectual depth. Parisian!

Don't see it if you are seeking a rich theatrical experience. There is enjoyment in the play and a challenge to make sense of the structure, but bit empty.

See it if you like English accents, otherwise was long 60 mins.

Don't see it if you were expecting (like I was) a Rashomon story.

Also All it was was a scene played 3 times over slightly differently, didn't appear to make the point that the scene was from different perspectives, just that playwright saw the words differently, which just wasn't that interesting.... Read more Read less

See it if you like plays with a nasty bite. This is drawing-room comedy on a collision course with "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf."

Don't see it if you would get bored by constant dialogue with little physical movement. All the movement is in the parry and thrust of the conversation.

Also This is my third encounter with a Yasmina Reza play. I saw the original London production of "Art" and then both stage and film versions of "The God of Carnage." I enjoy her work in general. This plays a bit as an exercise or experiment - the same scene three times with some variations - but I relished all the nuances. All four actors are adept comedians and bring out the colorations in the writing. Apparently the 2003 NY production of this was a dud - I'm certain this one is better, so grab the chance to see it in this short run. Bonus: Dir. Jerry Heymann's return to stage after 25-year hiatus. A few quibbles: 1) characters are French people in Paris, so why do actors use British accents? 2) note to costume department - a "dressing gown" is a bathrobe 3) scenes offstage with a child happened too quickly to be realistic, would have been better to act them in real time 4) child's voice sounds more like 18 months than 6 years 5) in translation, word "suppliant" should be "supplicant."... Read more Read less

See it if You like one story being told from different angles

Don't see it if You are tired of the mean when the same story is being told from different angels

See it if Great writing. Great acting. Short, but compelling.

Don't see it if You like large productions. This was a small show in a small setting.

See it if You enjoy sharp witty and sometimes caustic dialogue.

Don't see it if You can't understand an English accent, although not a harsh one

See it if You like rapid-fire dialogue a la Pinter, intense relationship dramas, and sets designed to perfectly fit small space.

Don't see it if You hate on-stage arguments fueled by alcohol.

See it if you are willing to examine social/marital dynamics from several different viewpoints

Don't see it if you prefer linear, predictable plays

See it if Like looking at how small actions effect personalities.

Don't see it if you want a more linear story and plot.

See it if If you like short-lengthen dark comedies.

Don't see it if You like more entertaining, larger productions.

See it if you enjoy 3 variations on the same event, each with subtle differences examining if a changed action or word leads to different results.

Don't see it if you compare it to God of Carnage or Art. The first act did have biting humor and destructive elements of "Carnage." Never met its premise.

Also The premise of single action or word altering events was much better served in the play "Constellations"... Read more Read less

See it if See it if you like watching people interact even if it is negative. Everyone has a different point of view. Your side, my side and the truth

Don't see it if If you do not like to watch couples who do not get a long. You may become frustrated by their interactions.

See it if See it if you liked God of Carnage and enjoy contemporary plays about marriage and other relationships

Don't see it if If you did not like God of Carnage although this is not as heavy. The complexity of human relationships unfold in unexpected ways.

See it if Same plot line done 3 times with slightly different perspectives.

Don't see it if You don't want to see same plot line retold - like the use of big words.

See it if You enjoy an intimate experience with great acting and a clever premise.

Don't see it if You want a major production with elaborate staging.

See it if you want to see smart, middle class English people reveal their true selves after much amusing talk and drink. Brilliant cast.

Don't see it if you want the play to take you somewhere--this one wheels around on itself thrice, but in surprising and interesting ways.

See it if you are into light entertainment on a week night

Don't see it if you are not a fan of weak accents

See it if you like great acting, blistering zingers and the comedy to be found in the disappointments of married life.

Don't see it if you don't like intimate plays or expect a major production; or if you are offended by a less-than-rosy view of domestic life.

See it if You love plays where the language and the use of repetition of language cleverly nuanced is more important than the story !

Don't see it if If you can’t deal with the same story told in 3 different ways. You prefer plots that have a beginning, middle and end !

Also I loved this play as I have loved the 2 earlier plays of Yazmin Reza. I was intrigued by her use of words where the same word can seem to mean something different depending on the context !... Read more Read less

See it if 1 story 3x w new perspectives-ultimately satisfying after a bit of slog. Must pay attention 2 verbal gymnastics, but actors handle it fine.

Don't see it if Classist Brit drawing rm w unlikable characters would annoy or want more comedic fare. Once 1st story is told, it grows on you, but not easy

Also Saw this at Urban Stages at first preview.

See it if You’re a rabid Yasmina Reza fan. More of her formulaic clap-trap.

Don't see it if You facility with British middle class jargon is weak. You’re easily bored.

See it if Imagine an uncomfortable social situation and how it would turn out if you had three do-overs. You are a fan of Yasmina Reza.

Don't see it if You are not interested in seeing a play with three repetitions, subtle changes, different wordings, and viewpoint adjustments.