Louisiana Purchase

See it if You need a break from the subject matter of new musicals. Also, Berlin was a master, and any chance to catch his work is a must-do.

Don't see it if You don't care about the origins of the musical art form, or need a full-out production to be satisfied.

Also Let us always remember the limitations of the two entities that revive old musicals in NYC--York and Musicals Tonight. They have limited money, time and resource, and still venture out on that precarious limb to bring these gems to life once again. And they do it so well!

In a musical season whose new works include as subject matter suicide, child abduction, and the angst of life itself, we all need a break. Since Holiday Inn has closed, go to the next best thing--Louisiana Purchase.

With a book not nearly as ridiculous as some of the Cole Porter shows (waffle imprint on the fanny, anyone?) this show has lovely music, in particular "I'm Lonely...". Once again, Musicals Tonight has assembled one of the most talented-- and good looking-- casts on any stage at the moment, and the results are heart warming indeed.

Do your homework about what you love--Berlin deserves at least that much for giving us White Christmas and God Bless America!... Read more Read less

See it if A musical for our time written 70 years ago with music by Irving Berlin. The plot could actually be ripped from today's headlines !

Don't see it if You don't enjoy old style musicals. You can't deal with any more political scandals ! This is a thinly veiled satire on Huey Long of Nawlins

See it if you would enjoy a delightful, yet little-known, Irving Berlin musical well-acted by a talented cast who seemed to really enjoy themselves.

Don't see it if you only like big productions. (The set is minimal but effective.)

Also Mel Miller, producer of Musicals Tonight!, scored with another entertaining musical.... Read more Read less

See it if Delightful; corning and charming

Don't see it if na

See it if you want to see a "forgotten musical" done really well.

Don't see it if you aren't prepared for a dated, topical show without sets or full orchestra. Or you want to see HAMILTON.

See it if want to enjoy some Irving Berlin--not so familiar--tunes sung by a wonderful cast in a 1940ish musical.

Don't see it if are looking for a profound plot and you can not be charmed by lovely and witty songs, performed by a very talented cast.

See it if you want to see a rarely revived, slightly risqué Irving Berlin musical with witty songs & performances; don't mind concert-style bare bones

Don't see it if you like only fully staged shows, not concert versions; are not a fan of old Irving Berlin musicals; have had enough of politics/corp greed.

See it if You can appreciate it thru the lens of what Musicals Tonight is all about - resurrecting little-known or forgotten musicals. Top notch cast.

Don't see it if This is not Irving Berlin's finest, but it's interesting for a glimpse of 1940s politics, tho some jokes & references were too dated to get.

Also Musicals Tonight is a truly unique gem. The productions are bare bones in staging & costumes, the theater tiny, but the actors are always terrifically talented & seem to be having a blast. It's really fascinating to see musicals that have been lost with time, were it not for Musicals Tonight.... Read more Read less

See it if want a really old fashioned musical. It's not Berlin's best, but cast is energetic and everyone can sing. It's an entertaining evening.

Don't see it if want a big production, or deep meaning. Much of the context (Huey Long and Louisiana politics) is lost on a modern audience.

See it if you enjoy seeing an old musical even w/a dated 1940 book. Some lovely songs, very well-sung. I love Musicals Tonight, but it's not Encores.

Don't see it if you want a lot of polish or a strong plot. LP is just fun...and surprisingly well staged and performed. That Berlin guy sure was talented!

See it if You want to see a rarely done musical comedy with a great score and delightful performances.

Don't see it if You aren't willing to sit through a terrible book to enjoy the score.

Also This show was conceived as a satire of current events. Unfortunately, most of what it jokes about is long forgotten leaving the book scenes interminable and unfunny. Balancing this is a delicious and varied score by one of the masters of musical theater. And the cast could not be bettered, especially the fabulous Bethe Austen.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to check out all the older shows at Musicals Tonight!

Don't see it if you only want to see their best work; this was not it

Also It was enjoyable, but it didn't have the pacing and the overall quality of most productions I have seen there. They usually breathe new life into these old shows; this time they didn't.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy musical theatre history and classics.

Don't see it if you're easily upset by offenses of the past, or can't just turn your brain off.

See it if you like rarely produced players by famous playwrights

Don't see it if you don't like a show that has good songs but not a very interesting story.

See it if great singing, great charm, very entertaining

Don't see it if you need a big production