The Father (TFANA)

See it if you love great drama, wonderful acting and Strindberg

Don't see it if you want something uplifting and not an intense psychological drama

See it if For the majestic John Douglas Thompson, coming apart at the seams at the hands of his tactically superior wife. The dark humor is a joy.

Don't see it if You don't care for an epic battle of the sexes circa 1887. It seems like yesterday. It feigns a sexism we see today, though we hide it now.

See it if you like shows about marital strife. This one is evocative of both "Gaslight" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf".

Don't see it if you dislike bare sets (this one isn't completely bare, but it comes close) or if you can't handle one or two overly long monologues.

See it if you are a fan of John Douglas Thompson, who gives yet one more great performance in a challenging role!

Don't see it if you don't like really intense tragedy.

See it if love great acting and Strindberg. Excellent new translation. Tight, taught and fast moving production.

Don't see it if Don't like Nordic School of drama

See it if In a relationship, got a partner, want to understand your parents? See this superb production. Sorry, you only have one more day, till 6/12.

Don't see it if You might have a tough time getting in, but try. I see no reason not to see this battle of the sexes play. Getting hitched? Think twice.

See it if you want to see a great performance (by John Douglas Thompson), you like Strindberg or interested in his response to A Doll's House

Don't see it if you're in the mood for something light and fluffy. There are moments of humor, but this play is delivered in a dramatic, serious way

See it if you know someone who's loosing their mental powers. It may help you understand them better. You will be confused - like the main character.

Don't see it if you're expecting a showy performance or a story told in a clear manner. It's a small show about a heartbreaking topic.

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See it if Riveting production , deftly directed,brilliant performance by J.D. Thompson and outstanding Maggie Lacey, and cast. Powerful,relevant!

Don't see it if Strindberg's view on marriage and the sexes don't engage you.

See it if You are in a serious mood

Don't see it if if you want something light and cheery

See it if You want a well written dark look at marriage and family.

Don't see it if you need more than strong dialogue to be entertained.

See it if you want to see really good actors go all in on a canonical work; if you're interested to hear a very contemporary adaptation by David Grieg

Don't see it if you do not have an existing investment in the play, the actors or the director; if you're looking for a fun night out

See it if It was a privilege to be in the audience to experience Mr Langella's performance.

Don't see it if This is a must see play and performance

See it if to witness a devastating drama by Strindberg performed with immediacy and great intensity​. A must-see for true theater lovers.

Don't see it if you prefer a Hollywood ending and the war of the sexes and dysfunctional family life are not for you.

See it if You want to see Strindberg's modern take on the battle of the sexes, with an amazing performance by John Douglas Thompson.

Don't see it if You can't stand that the whole mishegoss could have been avoided with one DNA test. Where is Dr. Phil when we need him?

See it if You never saw a Strindberg play. Strindberg was a contemporary of Ibsen, and wrote this reacting to "A Doll's House". V. good, Ibsen wins.

Don't see it if No interest in Strindberg/Ibsen, or traveling to Brooklyn.

See it if You have never seen John Douglas Thompson. you will find him to be one of the true treasures of contempary theatre.

Don't see it if You can't give a 100 year old play a little leeway.

See it if You are a fan of John Douglas Thompson. You want to see some great acting in a classic Strindberg play

Don't see it if You hate Strindberg

See it if You like to be surprised

Don't see it if The subject matter is too close to home

See it if You want a clear look at life of an Alzheimer's patient

Don't see it if You don't like intense dramas

See it if you enjoy excellent acting

Don't see it if you are confused about the story line of a play

See it if You like the discussion of gender roles

Don't see it if You are impatient. There is no intermission

See it if You have feelings about gender roles. You are into alternative staging and classics.

Don't see it if You don't like historical literature.

See it if You like theatre for a new audience

Don't see it if you don't like strinberg