The Fantasticks (City Kids)

See it if if you love the show fantastiks and the music u will love this version - company nailed it

Don't see it if if you do not like very small theater audience space

See it if you love intimate productions, you are not resistant to sentimentality, you like age old stories,

Don't see it if you want a big Broadway amplified production, you are claustrophobic, you are cynical about romance

Also The "theater" is a tiny story front (once a video store) and there are only about 16 seats. The story is familiar and exquisitely told through charming songs, beautifully delivered by the adorable lead couple. The two fathers were good two but the other cast members not so good.... Read more Read less

See it if Love musicals with memorable songs

Don't see it if You want a larger than life theater musical

See it if The singing was wonderful and the players were a real treat. It's a nice piece of theater that withstands its age.

Don't see it if If you don't like musicals or don't like a simple, sweet story -- stay away.

See it if You already like the show and want to see an energetic cast give it their all.

Don't see it if You are bothered by being extremely up close to the actors, you are in the mood for a relevant show.

See it if you want to see a show that ran for a long long time in NYC. I saw it more than 40 years ago & had to see it again. Singing was great!

Don't see it if you want a full orchestra/broadway experience. Very tiny theater with folding chairs. MInimal set.

See it if It is such an enjoyable evening to see this classic Musical. Actors are working hard and you get to sing along the famous song at the end.

Don't see it if You don’t like the intimate theatre of maybe 20 audiences, and felt like watching the Performance in private living room.

See it if you like classic musicals told without any frills. The action is up close and personal, as are the performances and emotions.

Don't see it if you don't like close quarters or low-budget theatre.

Also What it lacks in polish it more than makes up for in sincerity.

See it if you have never seen this entertaining classic

Don't see it if Your pleasure at the fine production will be marred by the awful plastic seats which are crammed next to each other

See it if you like intimate theater experience; like seeing a cast work hard (and succeeding) in bringing joy to musical theater; love a great song

Don't see it if you're put off by simplistic, obvious plot; get hung up on messages you don't agree with (stay home - the world's bad place);

See it if You enjoy classical musicals

Don't see it if you do not like small theaters

See it if An intimate take on a well known play is what you are looking for. Great singing, good acting fun-filled performance.

Don't see it if Looking for a well funded production. This is very small, audience shares space with performers.

See it if good singing and acting. Fantastiks musical songs in shoestring production and tiny venue. I have particularly enjoyed voice of Mr. Oesterie

Don't see it if Performance is gravely affected by characters in freakish costumes: sagging, ripped and stained long johns of Henry and Mortimer.

See it if You are interested to see a musical, coming age love story, few good scores, actors who gives their all to their characters

Don't see it if You do not like extremely (unnecessarily) long shows, sitting in a very uncomfortable plastic chair, cramped, intimate theater

Also Few characters outfit and dialogue were offensive, never understood the role of the actor in color (could not he say few lines at least, he sang along after the show ended), the odd old ppl dialogues almost killed the play for me, the only thing I liked was beautiful singing of the young couple, as well as the opening score. The show is extremely long without adding value.... Read more Read less

See it if you love the original musical at all costs. You like intimate staging, classics, and do not care about how art "ages." (Why tho)

Don't see it if you care about contemporary society & advancement. The script has its "issues" (racism, rape plots/songs) which the show makes worse

Also I do have to say, the actors give it their all. However... A Black male actor who appears to be the only person of color in the production (out of a cast of at least 9) has a supporting, non-speaking role and gets killed by a white guy in an otherwise-ridiculous (both bad and silly) brawl. Another actor wears a super offensive Native American "costume" head dress that feels like basically Redface, worsening the text's use of inappropriate and outdated racial language. The abduction and rape plot in the first act is performed without the bat of an eye/awareness. While a lot of this stems from problems with an old musical being down now, it's obvious that the director or designers or some (or all) of the creative team did not ask any intellectual questions about doing this musical well, sensitively, or in a way that feels modern. I was shocked into speechlessness in some moments, and I'm not easily offended. The space is also smaller than most closet-sized apartments, doing more damage.... Read more Read less

See it if Always a good project. Good singing and acting even if low energy during Act 1. Act 2 came to life energy wise.

Don't see it if You don't like small spaces. About 24 seats total...smaller than a cabaret room and ambitious for a musical.

See it if you are looking for something different to do and like an intimate theater experience.

Don't see it if you are looking for a real theatre experience.

Also Theatre had about 30 seats, super hot and felt like we were on top of each other.... Read more Read less

See it if Saw this show 50 years ago in NYC. I loved it then, I really LOVE it NOW. This production is beautiful. KUDOS! Brilliant acting/directing.

Don't see it if Musicals with old age beliefs and out of date thoughts bother you.

Also See this version of The Fantasticks before it closes. You will love it as much as the audience and I did!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to experience a classic piece of musical theater acted and staged --SUPERBLY! Enjoyed every second including the audience singalong

Don't see it if You hate theaters that are the size of a postage stamp. But even so-its one of the best shows I have ever seen

See it if This MUST SEE production is the best revival of this iconic show to be in NYC since it closed off-bway. Run..don't walk to see it! AMAZING!

Don't see it if I can't find one bad thing to say. The direction and cast are absolutely top notch. I hope it runs for a very long time so I can go again!

See it if You love intimate, romantic theater that is well acted, well sung and masterfully choreographed and staged.

Don't see it if You don't like small theaters.

Also It is so good to see The Fantasticks back in New York City. I saw it many many many years ago and fell in love with it then. I must admit I actually liked this production, more !... Read more Read less

See it if You like theater the way it is supposed to be: intimate, smartly acted and brilliantly staged. The cast is a true ensemble of seasoned pros

Don't see it if You are not a fan of old musicals that tells a love story that is simple but wonderfully beautiful! The theater is small--but I LOVE IT!

Also It is great to see that The Fantasticks has returned to New York City. This show is such a classic, and this production is so good that it deserves to be seen by everyone that is a fan of musical theater. My wife and I applaud the East Village Playhouse for mounting this lovely production and wish it many years of continued success. BRAVO!... Read more Read less

See it if Old time romantic musicals make you smile ear to ear. Stellar production with brilliant singing, acting and directing. I'm coming back again

Don't see it if You hate intimate theater experiences - I love this little theater. It's the way real theater used to be performed in NYC in the 60's, 70's