The Cherry Orchard (BAM)

See it if you want to see something entirely in Russian (with English subtitles). If you can help it, sit in the orchestra to have a full view.

Don't see it if long plays (3hrs, 1 intermission) aren't your thing. This is in Russian so be prepared to be engaged and reading subtitles the whole time.

See it if you want to hear it in the original Russian; a deeply serious take on this play, with remarkable acting

Don't see it if don't like to read subtitles

See it if you like Chekov

Don't see it if you don't like Chekov, or plays in another language where you have to read supertitles

See it if you think the cherry on top of a good revival is a freshness that brings out new flavors. Many actors & staging ideas are pick of the crop.

Don't see it if playing with the text, a lack of clarity, slow 1st act & problematic central performance will leave a bad taste in your mouth.

See it if you like the cast. they were good. if you know the story cause it will help

Don't see it if if you do not know the story.

See it if you're a fan of Chekov (I'm not particularly but this is a great work of his) and want to see masterful performances.

Don't see it if you listen to professional critics (I almost didn't go because of the NYX' scathing pan). Either the director retooled or the critic on LSD.

See it if Poor translation, glitzed up party scene, gem of a performance by Joel Grey but the original flavor lost

Don't see it if If you cherish the original witty , sad, and melancholy script. l

See it if you are open to a fresh insight into this classic Chekhov. Acting is superb and the director's concept opens the play to new revelations.

Don't see it if you're looking for a traditional reading of this play. This is not a museum piece.

See it if This is a fascinating, revelatory Chekhov production with an outstanding ensemble. One of the best Cherry Orchards I've seen.

Don't see it if you don't want to read English subtitles and sit through 2 3/4 hours of a Chekhov dramedy that is heavier on the drama than the comedy.

See it if you just want to see known actors on stage.

Don't see it if you want to see good actors who just don't deliver.

See it if You want a tougher night at the theater than Matilda. You want to see Chekhov performed to its intentions.

Don't see it if You don't want to listen to Russian with English subtitles for three hours.

See it if You are wanting something to help you sleep .

Don't see it if You spend a ton of money on the ticket and you have high expectations like I did because of Diane Lane

See it if you're interested in seeing this play in its original Russian. But this production's level of melancholy is excruciating, even for Chekhov.

Don't see it if you'd hate the theatrical equivalent of dealing with a drunk friend sulking about their break-up for 3 hours. Excessive and unearned.

See it if If you want to see a solid Chekhov production an don't mind Russian language

Don't see it if If you prefer theater in English

See it if One of the terrific works of a grant playright.

Don't see it if If you want some thing light.

See it if You are into Chekhov.

Don't see it if You need to be entertained. Dry show, but not necessarily fault of actors.

See it if If you want to see a Chekhov it in its original language. It clearly played better in Russian based in the applause.

Don't see it if The play was disappointing. It was slow and wooden. The Russian language didn't add to the authenticity but rather made the characters seem

See it if You have never seen a Russian Theatre production. Direction is innovative and refreshing. Subtitles are not distraction from the acting.

Don't see it if It is long but worth the three hours. Can not watch live performances with subtitles. Do not like Chekhov.

See it if You live drama and great writing.

Don't see it if You don't "get" smart writing.

See it if good magic show

Don't see it if hungery

See it if you like unusual adaptations of classic work.

Don't see it if you haven't read the play.

See it if Love old plays

Don't see it if Want something current

See it if You've ever loved Shakespeare

Don't see it if You don't enjoy being absorbed

See it if You're a theatre student

Don't see it if You hate chekhov