Whiskey Pants: The Mayor of Williamsburg

See it if you like small scale musicals and want free shots of whiskey. Some of the music is really good.

Don't see it if you want strong plot in musicals. Music also gets fairly repetitive.

See it if You love Whiskey and want some free booze, like a sensual show and great singing.

Don't see it if You don't drink, have little imagination, and/or need a full production

Also I loved it. They had me at free whiskey shots and sensual singer/dancers. This is fun ride. Hang on and enjoy!... 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 Wish for a quirky/cool happening.

Don't see it if Want depth and variation in the songs.

See it if You like offbeat musicals set in a hypothetical apocalyptic New York

Don't see it if You need to understand most of the lyrics that are being sung, the band is so loud you can't hear them.

Also Story is hard to follow since you can only hear about 35-40% of the lyrics at best, the major flaw of this production.... Read more Read less

See it if you like odd all singing dystopian shows with minimal scenery. Very off Broadway, different

Don't see it if Want a happy musical or a fully developed show. This is bare bones

See it if you enjoy sung through musicals with intricate orchestrations performed by terrific voices.

Don't see it if you need a plot that makes any sense, elaborate sets, or seek variety in your musicals. Most of the music was beautiful, but too similar.

See it if you like sung-through scores, stentorian singing, and resourceful set and lighting design...or whiskey (the free whiskey shots help)

Don't see it if you expect lyrics to carry cogent dramatic ideas; expect subtlety beyond the level of a feeble fable.

Also Wore out its welcome for me after fifteen minutes. This is basically a steampunk, dystopian Ten Nights In A Barroom, set to a relentlessly declamatory score.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of well done steam punk, opera and allegories.

Don't see it if you expect any spoken dialogue or multidimensional characters and plot.

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 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 If you want next-gen musical mixed w/opera. You enjoy immersive theatre. You want to hear terrific singing.

Don't see it if You don't like sung-through musicals. You prefer more traditional musicals or opera. You prefer elaborate plots : this is a wiap.

Also I would've scored it higher if the sound balance was better. The band is on the same level as the performers, so it was sometimes difficult to hear the lyrics.... Read more Read less

See it if You like musicals, Williamsburg, and drinking. Score an extra 5 pts If you like a free shot before the show.

Don't see it if Your don't drink or like musicals.

See it if you want to see some very talented actors and singers perform. The story was not great, but some songs were. Read the character descriptions

Don't see it if you can't sit for 1 40 minutes without a break. Don't want to see a show similar to Urinetown.

Also All dialogue is through song, which is nice, but the band over powered the singers, this really needs to be corrected, since the story is in the song, and you miss a lot of it. The show is a bit too long. Some of the songs could have been shortened. The band was an amazing orchestra, and looking forward to future works by this troupe if not this show.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate expert singing and creative costumes and don't require intriguing plot twist or dialogue, elaborate set, or thought-provoking

Don't see it if you don't like musicals, you like only musicals with melodic scores/thoughtful lyrics, or you can't sit 100 min. w/o interval. I napped.

See it if You are looking for a shot of whiskey and some great voices. You are looking for something different with good energy from the actors.

Don't see it if If you are looking for a profound story.

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 enjoy original musicals without a clear plot line.

Don't see it if You are looking for a typical big Broadway musical.

Also This show, despite its flaws (confusing plot and repetitive score) is well done. A very talented cast and great musicians make for a delightful experience.... Read more Read less

See it if Opera is your passion despite incoherent lyrics, sets that get in the way, cartoonish costumes/makeup, awkward acting/dancing.

Don't see it if You're looking for reason, relevance, or something new, or if you seek credible motivation.

See it if you enjoy hearing excellent singing and music without much else; costumes were excellent, visually opulent; you love free whiskey.

Don't see it if you don't like sung-through musicals; you can't sit for nearly 2 hours without twitching; you aren't a whiskey fan who enjoys free booze.

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 Edgy, sung thru dystopian musicals intrigue you. A free show of whiskey is given to ya!!! I really do admire and love this theater troupe.

Don't see it if Cautions noted above.

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 I was taken in by the music, Some seriously terrific voices and musicians there. At first, I thought the plot was silly but it's not.

Don't see it if if you want a linear plot