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See it if Musical about its own making, from inception to festival & ultimately Bway. Fun music and dancing, well performed by small cast.

Don't see it if Rise to the big time goes through the usual cliches, e.g. how much do we compromise artistic integrity. "Meta" device sometimes drags.

See it if you want to see a very different show--a show about how the show itself was made. Very meta, but very clever

Don't see it if you are looking for a more traditional musical

See it if You love musicals, fun stories and appreciate great talent and harmonies.

Don't see it if You want a large staged production.

Also This show is refreshing, fun and innovative. The 5-person cast carries this show with talent, charm and skill. High praise for the acting that engaged the audience from the first note.... Read more Read less

See it if you like wonderful singing and acting in a musical that is heart-felt, funny, clever and performed in an intimate setting.

Don't see it if you don't like fun, clever musicals with meaning.

See it if If you want to have a fun time

Don't see it if If you don't like shows with few actors

See it if REALLY original Broadway theater that is different from the average Disney show. My favorite show EVER

Don't see it if You are the slightest bit homophobic or if you need a formula approach to Broadway shows

Also I was lucky enough to see the 10 year reunion of this show and it was like a rock concert. Heidi Blickenstaff has the greatest voice on Broadway ...The writing is so clever with so many inside theater jokes and the musical numbers are so original, this show will illicit every emotion you have and some you didn't even know you had. If you get the chance, RUN, don't walk to see it... Read more Read less