Whiskey Pants: The Mayor of Williamsburg

See it if The cast and band are so so so good! The story is refreshing and the lyrics are very witty.

Don't see it if You need to pee! There is no intermission.

See it if you are intrigued by the concept of Sweeney Todd meets Natasha Pierre. Solid score, stellar performances by new actors on the scene.

Don't see it if you're expecting a spectacle, huge musical; or if you're strictly a core theatre repertoire enthusiast.

Also This newest iteration of Whiskey Pants takes a show that Fringe Festival goers fell in love with and bumps it up a notch. Gritty, engaging, and a fascinating next step in the evolution of this story. I can't wait to see what happens next!... Read more Read less

See it if you love operas, dystopian themes, hope and dreaming.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals or operas; prefer plays; enjoy joyful themes.

See it if you are interested in the ever-growing fad of immersive/360 degree theatre, and like free alcohol with your show!

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of operas, or have difficulty following a plot that isn't explicitly spelled out.

Also Wow! I had a feeling that I would enjoy Whiskey Pants, but it has exceeded my expectations!

The first thing I noticed: The costumes. Each actor had their own unique look that spoke waves about their character. Charles looked like a (more) demented Willy Wonka. Patience's flowing white dress portrayed purity, with the red highlights reminding us that she's fallen victim to Williamsburg. And Abigail; Her muted purples and subtle pinks heavily contrasted the dark, intense blacks and reds the rest of the cast wore, which really made her character seem like the odd one out.

Next, the singing. Praise the glass, all members of the cast were phenomenal vocal powerhouses! The two that stood out for me were the actors who played Thomas and Patience (I saw the show on 10/8, but I lost my playbill so I forget the names of the actors who played that night. Those notes felt hard to hit!

The only part I didn't fully enjoy was the ending. Thomas's character turned "bad" far too abruptly.... Read more Read less

See it if A unique and powerful score that won't leave my head! It's a very strong musical piece with a stellar cast.

Don't see it if You hate dark fables. This feels like a fantasy world we could easily fall into. (Shrieks!)

See it if For its stellar voices, striking design and powerful music. A smart fable that feels part family drama part Urinetown.

Don't see it if Set is very minimal for what feels like a big musical and the sound design is inconsistent. There are some cringy lyrics that muddy up plot.

Also I loved the show and was very moved. The cast and crew were warm giving us all free whiskey before the show and sitting with us and engaging with us through the performance. The show is maybe one song too long and some of the songs felt way too fast to understand the lyrics fully but that is all forgiven by a score that elevates the show to a whole new level. Go see it.... Read more Read less

See it if For the music!!! A truly original sound backed by a very skilled design and great actors.

Don't see it if You want to see a play. This is a really good opera.

See it if You like out-of-the-box theatre with extremely original ideas and very timely views of our world . An immersive experience.

Don't see it if You like classically staged theatre with all the usual types of sets, scenery and costumes.

See it if You like a richly entertaining contemporary apocalyptic opera which dares to ask you if "it's dangerous to dream"

Don't see it if You don't like cast members giving you free whiskey shots

Also This show makes the proverbial apocalyptic "event" less central than the story of a father, his daughter and a handsome outsider. This personal touch is welcome. It feels like being at home with Sondheim, in a place where Philip Glass will refill your glass. I liked the singing and the bass clarinet.... Read more Read less

See it if For its incredible score. Its unlike anything else out there. Its Sondheim and Bernstein and Malloy and Wagner. What a thrill!

Don't see it if You want a pop fun musical. This is gritty and smart and different.

See it if You enjoy theatre a little on the avant-garde side, the score is like Sondheim, Jason Robert Brown, and Intrabartolo (BARE) had a baby.

Don't see it if You enjoy traditional staging and traditional musical theatre

See it if you enjoy being immersed in the setting of a story and interacting with the characters in an intimate environment.

Don't see it if you are adverse to theater in the round staging.

See it if you like Phantom of the Opera and sung-through shows, and a free shot of whiskey to boot!

Don't see it if you can’t sit 100 minutes without an intermission

See it if You like gorgeous music beautifully sungby a uniformly talented cast

Don't see it if You want to see a traditional piece of theater or don’t like productions without dialog.

See it if you enjoy a rock opera with a very talented cast. It was thoroughly enjoyable, and everyone gets a shot of whiskey when you walk in.

Don't see it if you are a teetotaler who doesn't like rock music.

See it if you like immersive theater, with a distopic setting, and minimalist setting that makes you focus on the actors.

Don't see it if you prefer classical musicals with huge scenography, a large ensamble, and a more joyful plot.

Also I really enjoyed this show. The plot is interesting, not cliched, and I could find some aspects of this reality in the distopic reality the show is set in, making this musical also kinda thought-provoking. The 8-member cast is great, they all are amazing singers and really great actors.... Read more Read less

See it if EXCEPTIONAL music sung flawlessly by a super talented cast! Story is unique & the staging & performances really immerse you into it's world

Don't see it if You dislike sung-through musical. The music is Sondheim-esque, reminded me a bit of Sweeney. VERY IMPRESSIVE complicated beautiful score.

Also See this gem of a show if you can. The space and staging is very intimate & special. Would love to see it get additional life after this production either in a larger off Broadway or Broadway house.... Read more Read less

See it if Outstanding show. Superb music and voices. Simple but beautiful staging. Simple story done really well. What an amazing surprise.

Don't see it if you don't like complex music and musicals. You don't care for drinking.

Also I can't stress enough how professional this music is. This is beyond Broadway quality. Exquisitely unique and complex harmonies made easy to listen. You won't find easily recognizable tunes here. You will find new ones that you can take home with you.
Listen to a couple of songs on their website. Beware that they sound even better live than the recordings.
And the singers...
Incredible flawless voices.
Such great talent.
The staging is simple but very tasteful and it really matters not with the lighting smart and precise choreography.
If I have to find any minor flaw...
The first 2 songs after the opening are a bit too centered in the word whiskey. Could have alternated with drinking at places. But that's my extreme nitpicking. This show is a must-see.
It is quite brilliant.... Read more Read less

See it if Powerful, complex operatic music. Rich orchestra and vocals. All the performers were excellent musicians. A music “high”.

Don't see it if Story is a family drama about being in denial (drowning in whiskey), that doesn’t come together. Silly ending.

Also You don’t need to like whiskey.

See it if Want to see a new superb opera. Masterful singing and staging elevate this intimate opera

Don't see it if You don't like opera

See it if Broadway-level operetta with talent to match. #1&2 on this site’s leaderboard recommend it. They are right! See this wonderful show!

Don't see it if While the music is Broadway quality, the story is a little weak, especially the ending. Don’t let this stop you - this show is worth seeing!

See it if if you would enjoy a really good musical that has great voices, songs, costumes and orchestra,

Don't see it if you can't handle a musical without dialogue.

See it if Amazing singing of a Broadway caliber score makes up for a thin plot and overly minimal staging. The singing is wonderful. Solid cast.

Don't see it if You don’t like sung through musicals or need sing along time music. You prefer elaborate productions.

See it if you enjoy melodic and original music, and great voices. Male singers are especially outstanding. High level production-thumbs up!

Don't see it if you need a large-scale show and care less about quality and talent. Don’t like unique and unusual but yet melodic scores.

See it if you like relatively light, immersive musicals/operettas, like ensemble heavy shows

Don't see it if you don't like whiskey. cannot emphasize this enough.