Tom Lenk ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer') stars as Tilda Swinton in the New York premiere of this comedy about life with one of the galaxy’s greatest living actors. More…
In 'Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist' an isolated and aimless gay man with a "roommate wanted" ad on Craigslist finds his life, family, and relationship flipped upside down when the ad is answered by effusive and other-worldly actress Tilda Swinton, who demands she be allowed to study and dissect his sad life for her next big movie role. The two very different personalities clash immediately as things get comically chaotic and surprisingly cathartic.
See it if You know Tilda Swinton, because it will be amusing for you. You like funny shows. You want an enjoyable night out with friends.
Don't see it if You don't know who Tilda Swinton is, because it may not be as fun for you (although still entertaining I would think!).
See it if You enjoy a fun, current, touch-of-drag cabaret show that has some heart and great fun!
Don't see it if You like fully realized productions with scenery, dance and some distance between stage and audience.
See it if you want to see a hilarious play with a superb cast. Tom Lenk was wonderful!
Don't see it if I'm sorry but I cannot think of any reason not to see this wonderful show.
See it if you enjoy the hilarity of the main character's personality and know her films and her life. It's necessary to get all the laughs.
Don't see it if you are not interested in the main character or how and imagined "star" interrupts one man's relationships with his partner and parents.
See it if You know someone involved w/the production. You want to support a play in the very early stage of development.
Don't see it if You want a concept that can sustain for over an hour:this wears thin after 10 minutes. You don't know anyone w/the production.
Also This felt like an extended inside joke. There were people in the audie... Read more Read less
See it if Watch a show and the food is good.
Don't see it if Not the best show. Some of the show was funny but not alot.
See it if you aren't cut off from pop culture, know who Tilda Swinton is and smiled at the title, don’t mind a $20 food/drink minimum.
Don't see it if you want raunch, insult humor, or more controversial subjects. This is a benign show about not letting failed relationships get you down.
Also I had a fun time but my friend who sees a lot of drag was unimpressed.... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see Lenk give an incredibly funny performance in a quirky fun play.
Don't see it if Pop culture jokes aren't for you.
See it if You're a fan of Tom Lenk or Tilda Swinton. He's the main draw but you should be familiar with Swinton's work for the jokes to land.
Don't see it if You're expecting a full production as this is mainly a cabaret show. Or if you want to see a fleshed out story.
Also This is pretty much just one joke (isn't Tilda Swinton weird?) done ov... Read more Read less
See it if you're a Tommy Lenk fan; you're amused by Swinton's otherworldly diva-ness & ubiquity (helps to know her oeuvre)
Don't see it if you're expected a fully staged or designed play (seat-of-the-pants tech & portable set on cabaret stage); you find $20 minimum excessive
See it if The audience loved it they were hysterical as I sat quietly Trying to figure out the jokes
Don't see it if You’re not up on current movie genre
See it if you’re a fan of Tom Lenk, Tilda Swinton, or camp. Lenk is the real draw. He gives an energetic, mesmerizing performance.
Don't see it if you’re looking for a serious, well thought out piece of theater. This show is pure fun.
Also I really can’t figure out all the negative reviews here. This show is ... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy campy productions or are a fan of Tom Lenk.
Don't see it if you want to see a professional production
Also The bubble wrap coat was lovely.
See it if you are into over-the-top camp and skewering Hollywood. An absolutely brilliant must-see performance by Tom Lenk as Tilda.
Don't see it if you are triggered by talk of suicide, dislike drag, or looking for polished "theater".
See it if You like Tulsa Swinton. You like drag. You're an actor. You. Enjoy campy over the top fun!
Don't see it if You're not into any of the above. $20 minimum at the table.
See it if you might enjoy an occasionally funny concept; though it never seems to really take off. The food at Laurie Beechman is worth the trip!
Don't see it if camp and drag are of no interest; or if you expect a laugh-riot as I did.
See it if you follow @TommyLenk on Insta, love his quirky pop culture & fashionista humor, you are a fan of Charles Busch, camp, divas & drag cabaret
Don't see it if limited run, blink & you will miss it! Cabaret style seating & food/bev minimum. Helps to adore Tilda to catch the references
See it if You're a fan of Tom Lenk, & wanna have a good laugh. Tom is Brilliant in this show, but the rest of the cast is not at the same level.
Don't see it if Modern & Edgy Farce isn't your thing. It's a fun show, but it's very uneven at times, & the venue wasn't great...Tons of distractions!
See it if You like campy shows with pop culture jokes, are not looking for a lot of depth of characters or story and just want to unplug for an hour.
Don't see it if You don’t know who Tilda Swinton is or don’t want to commit to the $20 food/drink minimum.
Also The risotto balls are as FABULOUS as Tom Lenk’s Bubble wrap coat!
See it if you want a fun evening with a fantastic cast
Don't see it if you get bored easily with somewhat repetitive action or you want a meaty story
See it if You are seeking funny show where actor doing hilarious impression of Tulsa Swindon disrupts another characters life.
Don't see it if You do not like camp or pop culture references.
See it if you love jokes about "ACTING!" and other riffs on identity and narcissism
Don't see it if you don't know anything about Tilda Swinton or current cinema. Lots of cultural jokes.
See it if you like Swinton or Lenk, enjoy quirky dark comedy, or like comedic shows with a dominant semi-monologuing lead.
Don't see it if You're not invested in Swinton or Lenk, don't want to pay the $20 food/drink minimum, or are looking for a well rounded cast.
See it if You like wacky humor
Don't see it if You like your plays serious
See it if You like the idea of someone embodying the strangeness of Tilda Swinton in drag, and if you are up for a silly evening with ultimate heart.
Don't see it if You don’t like camp or drag, or are looking for a serious evening out.