See it if You enjoy deeply personal autobiographical & therapeutic plays which celebrate our uniqueness & the sacrifices of the immigrant experience.
Don't see it if You prefer ensemble plays not strictly autobiographical. Read more
See it if You want to see off Broadway at its best.
Don't see it if You have any problem with homosexuality. You have a problem with one man shows. Read more
See it if You want to watch an extremely talented young actor and enjoy a warm, funny and personal story about his life. I loved it! Highly recommend!
Don't see it if Stories about growing up as an immigrant or gay young person aren’t of interest.
See it if you want to learn of one person's perspective of being an immigrant in America.
Don't see it if you prefer big productions.
See it if A charming performer tells his story w issues many young immigrants know only too well: acceptance from his family while trying 2 integrate*
Don't see it if Uninterested in solo perf or in immigrants' stories. Read more
See it if A moving autobiography of a man’s self-acceptance & love for himself & told with passion & truth.
Don't see it if If you prefer a musical then skip this one.
See it if You like autobiographical solo shows that go into South Asian, immigrant, and LGBT issues
Don't see it if You need more intricate staging
See it if You want to be charmed by this wonderful actor - he is adorable, funny, and talented, but also so genuine in his story.
Don't see it if The difficulty of family accepting a gay child will be hard for you to sit through. It is very emotional. Read more
" 'Song of Joy' devolves into a garden-variety actor's biography. Mazhuvancheril has led an undoubtedly interesting life, but in its present form, 'Song of Joy' sounds too much like a ditty we've heard before."
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"...in many ways, 'Song of Joy' feels like the start of a 300-page memoir."
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