See it if You are liberal and a fan of 60s folk music and history
Don't see it if You are a right wing conservative who opposes creativity and freedom of the human spirit and equality of all peoples
See it if you knew Pete Seeger or never knew Pete Seeger. We need someone like him now more than ever.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy singing along.
See it if You are a child of the 50s, 60s, 70s or know and love anyone who is. Or if you've ever sung a single folk song. Or if you never have.
Don't see it if If you think the House Un-American Activities Committee and Joe McCarthy were doing God's work. No, Y'know what? See it anyway.
See it if You love theater that entertains and gives you a glimpse into the past and how it connects to the present
Don't see it if you don't like folk music
See it if You're a fan of folk music of the 50's, and 60's, want some history interwoven with your entertainment and appreciate big talent.
Don't see it if If you were a fan of Joseph McCarthy, Roy Cohn, and the U.S. House Committee on Un-American Activities. You won't like it!
See it if you want to sing, laugh, and learn about pop culture and politics in the era of McCarthyism
Don't see it if you're not a fan of audience participation, or if you hate banjos!
See it if Youre interested in learning about the life of Pete Seeger, enjoy a well written and intelligent script, and appreciate a great performance.
Don't see it if you do not like Pete Seeger or if you do not like being captivated by an outstanding performance.
See it if * you like an intimate concert vibe * you like detailed research and acting * you like folk music * org. labor & civil rights matter to you
Don't see it if * you want children's theater, big production values, jokey sketch comedy, or revivals * you're a Trump fan, I would guess
"While the sing-alongs were heart-warming, it was when Noojin shared the particulars of Seeger's life story that the audience really leaned in. Noojin pinpoints some of Seeger's life-changing moments…True, Noojin isn't saying anything strikingly new about Seeger in his solo show. But how he says it is memorable. Anybody who is a Seeger fan should make a bee-line for the Huron Club, where this song-fest is humming."
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"There is little nuance to the singer as a personality, nor is there much of a plot. Because Noojin places Seeger on a pedestal, it is almost impossible for him to provide a truthful portrayal of the man...'Seeger' is great fun if you know your mid-twentieth-century folk music and are looking for some sweet nostalgia, but if you’re seeking a dynamic story, then this one-man show may leave you wanting more."
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“Pete Seeger may have been taken from us over two years ago, but Randy Noojin brings him so much to life in his solo show it seems as if the great singer and activist never died...Should not be missed by anyone who loves Seeger or good music or our right and duty as Americans to stand up for justice...Seeger believed the right song at the right time could change history. ‘Seeger’ shows that the right show at the right time can make your day.”
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"Noojin came on stage and effectively resurrected Pete Seeger. Not only is he a dynamite folk singer who performs around a dozen Seeger classics, he's written a brilliant script that perfectly captures the spirit, personality, and passions of Seeger. There are thousands of creative decisions that go into a show. In virtually each case, Noojin has somehow managed to make the perfect choice...Not only the finest musical of the festival, but a stellar production ready for a commercial run as is."
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