You And I

See it if If you want a period piece that is classic in time. Conflict of two generations.

Don't see it if If you want a modern piece or a faster paced production.

See it if Love, work, income, property, family, passion, education, economic conditions, all in conflict for two generations living in the 1920s.

Don't see it if You prefer the fast pace of modern plays over the steady deliberateness of a classic drama.

See it if you'd like to see a somewhat enchanting early 20th century period-piece. Well-written, visually stylized (set, costumes) & well-performed.

Don't see it if you prefer an epic magnanimous boffo production. It's a lovely night out @ the theater, in a great old venue, listening to pretty dialogue.

Also The location adds to experience.

You're kind of immersed into OLD NY once you walk in (tiny theater, 2nd floor of old building).

It's a family play about a conflicted dad leaving his job & actually taking-up the "what ifs" (painting) he didn't do way back when. Plus his son's impending marriage, OR his trip abroad to study architecture in Paris for 3yrs. Well-directed, reminiscent of old-school movies' dialogue & over-dramatized "acting".

The beautiful Elisabeth Preston is particularly well-cast as "Nancy" (the mom), in that her character had wanted to be an actress before she married, so her lines are delivered near-perfect w/that certain old-movies dramatic flair. Charming, completely believable.

The other standout is Aidan Eastwood ("Ricky"), as the bit naive son. Well-performed era-style of acting, dashing in the first half, then heart-breaking as the play progresses.

Entertaining evening (we even enjoyed the creative set change), & well worth the trip to the lower east side.... Read more Read less

See it if U enjoy this type of drawing room com/drama that doesn't dig too deep but entertains & uses a large cast to bring in some colorful character

Don't see it if You don't care for plays where everyone is nice and things all work out for the best.

Also There is something very comfortable about the Metropolitan Theater. I always enjoy myself there. The acting is always solid - at the very least. Costumes and sets are really well done. If you haven't been to this theater, just go. It's a hike but since the tickets are cheap, make an evening of it and go out for dinner at one of the cute little neighborhood restaurants.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy classic American theater and a chance to see a rarely performed play by an unrelated playwright.

Don't see it if you prefer contemporary plays or lavish productions.

Also Considering the off-off-Broadway production, the acting is of a very high quality. The theater is tiny so the actors are often a few feet from the audience, and yet they remained in character and focused the entire performance. They also have an excellent sense of the style of the work.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to experience this production's skillful rendering of gentle & heartfelt characters. This aspect of Barry's writing glows here.

Don't see it if seeing less than perfect plays would burden you.

See it if Enjoy intimate performances in small theatre and great acting. Revival of early 20th century play but still relevant.

Don't see it if You prefer big broadway productions or musicals.

See it if It's an early 20th century family drama performed by amazing actors. A very, very good play with difficult characters.

Don't see it if Not interested to go to an Off Off Broadway theater which is in an old house that only adds to the feel of the play.

See it if you like enchanting early 20th century period-pieces. It's well-written and well-performed.

Don't see it if seeing a work in progress burden you.

See it if An early 20th century play, well acted and amusing, that asks whether you should give up art for love or vice versa and the consequences

Don't see it if Play is standard three-act drama so if you are looking for an edgy play this is not for you

See it if You enjoy lovingly-resurrected classics from another era. You appreciate thoughtful staging, witty dialogue, and acting with nuance & heart.

Don't see it if You prefer Broadway spectacles. Metropolitan is for those who can appreciate the magic of creative stagecraft executed on a limited budget.

See it if you enjoy a refreshing, clever, riveting, well-crafted play, in a very intimate theater where you feel you are in the room with the actors.

Don't see it if you only enjoy musicals or large productions.

Also This is one of the best plays produced by Alex Roe, Artistic Director of Metropolitan Playhouse. Set design in this small theater always amazes me. And the costumes, especially the evening dresses, are very beautiful.... Read more Read less