The Mother of Invention NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you think that a scattered, aimless plot and pacing might be fitting for a story about Alzheimer's. But there are better Alzheimer's plays.

Don't see it if you'd be frustrated by going back and forth between attempts at dramatic insight and broad comedy, which end up accomplishing neither well.

See it if you don't mind sitting through one unwarranted woe after the other served up by characters who it's difficult to empathize with. Nonsense.

Don't see it if despite a few wonderful performances, you have trouble watching monologs being performed while holding an urn of dad's ashes.

See it if You are looking for a realistic look at aging with a memory disorder

Don't see it if You are not wanting something classic or very funny

See it if You enjoy plays that realistically portray dysfunctional families and the heartbreak when a parent has Alzheimer's Disease.

Don't see it if You require complete clarity throughout a play. There was some dialogue that I found confusing. If you have an issue with nudity. Read more

See it if If you like quirky off Broadway shows.

Don't see it if You want to sing and dance and have your spirits lifted.

See it if You like intimate theatre that supports new works, want a glimpse into a dysfunctional family coping with Alzheimer's.

Don't see it if You can't sit through a show that has no intermission or if brief nudity bothers you.

See it if You are curious about how families deal with the onset of Alzheimer's disease. This show dealt more with the relationship of siblings

Don't see it if It is a topic that you may find upsetting. However, there is humor that helps keep the show entertaining as well.

See it if You enjoy thoughtful pieces about real-life stories. This play really makes you think about aging and age-related illnesses like Alzheimer's

Don't see it if You are looking for a happy, uplifting play. This play is extremely well-acted, but the content is dark.