See it if You loved Hamilton. You love spoofs on Hamilton and other Broadway shows Feels like a Mel Brooks show with great wit and humor. Loved it!
Don't see it if You don't like parody or spoofs
See it if you want to be thoroughly entertained and are a fan of Forbidden Broadway. The cast was great very creative
Don't see it if you don't enjoy a spoof or are expecting to see a mini Hamilton
See it if You love parodies, musical theatre, laughing out loud, clever writing and a very talented cast and just a real good time.
Don't see it if If you haven't seen any musicals.
See it if you are a fan of musical theater (not just "Hamilton," but especially if you are) and enjoy smart funny satire wonderfully performed.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy small Off-Broadway spaces.
See it if You love Hamilton. Enjoy well crafted spoofs. Great singing in the style of various artists.
Don't see it if If you cannot follow rap. Do not enjoy small cabaret theater.
See it if like music and laughing - very clever writing
Don't see it if dont like to laugh and be engaged. If you dont see many shows a lot could pass you
See it if If you are a Hamilton fan, even if you haven't been lucky enough to see Hamilton you will still laugh and smile the whole time
Don't see it if If your not a Hamilton fan
See it if you appreciate clever parody, great impersonations, wonderful performances and you like to laugh.
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"The master parodist's masterpiece...While Alessandrini has always displayed a superior talent for clever wordplay in his parody lyrics, what makes 'Spamilton' such a remarkable work is that he keeps up with Miranda's intricate rhyme patterns...That's part of the brilliance of Gerard Alessandrini. Beneath the laughter and silliness, there's always an awareness of the fragile state of theatre."
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"A rebranded version of 'Forbidden Broadway' in a modified format, marked by bizarre, hilarious tangents...One is less amused by his lyrics than impressed by their sheer technical skill...As an object of satire, it proves to be surprisingly elusive. Alessandrini repeatedly struggles to find a big idea that would skewer 'Hamilton' in the manner of his classic takedowns...He is a tad lumbered by 'Hamilton's' inventiveness and youthful high spirits."
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“‘Spamilton’ arrives in great shape…One of the reasons the show continues to provoke contented smiles and satisfying laughter is that it is at least as much a tribute to the world of musical theater as it is a satire of the form. While there are plenty of in-jokes to please the in-crowd, you don't need a Ph.D. in theater lore to have a great time…The move to midtown includes enough new material and revisions to its original production to make it well worth a revisit."
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"Whether you're its biggest fan or, like me, a bit more skeptical of its achievements, there's something for you here...It isn't the equivalent of seeing the real thing, of course, but if, like millions of others, you can't get tickets to it, this will supercharge the experience of listening to the cast recording; or if you've already gone and want another perspective, this is as rational and clear-eyed a one as you're apt to find."
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"I admit to being able to catch only about half the lyrics, but what I did catch was amusing...All of the five terrific performers have great voices and talent to spare as they portray 'Hamilton's' revolutionary characters with winking wickedness...'Spamilton' doesn't outstay its welcome but it also makes its case early on and quickly. As such, there is the feeling that another regular edition of 'Forbidden Broadway' with just a 10-minute bashing of 'Hamilton' would have been just fine."
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"The work of the brilliant 'Forbidden Broadway' creator Gerard Alessandrini who has a way with words that are non-stop hysterical, filled with hysteria...With a tireless cast that has just been revamped and now in place, playing multi-roles, you’ll get the gist of this hip-hop/rap-driven revue that has some historical significance but enough to keep you interested and more than chuckling throughout...These Spam-ilites are wickedly funny with rapid-fire renderings that will make your head spin."
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"'Spamilton' is as silly and knowing as its 'Forbidden Broadway' predecessors, and similarly hit and miss. The show’s greatest strength is its cast, five talented performers who capture the actors they are mimicking with impressive precision, to occasionally hilarious effect...Alessandrini is a master at coming up with new derisive lyrics to attach to familiar Broadway tunes...While he deserves kudos for tackling rap, it’s clearly not a form in which the author revels or excels."
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"Alessandrini is dancing with the devil with 'Spamilton,' tasked with re-writing material by a genius. For the most part, his writing sticks to the wall...The young cast is high on energy, and while all of impersonations may not resonate, there’s plenty there to keep the laughs coming...Alessandrini’s script works best when it sticks close to the 'Hamilton' source material. Several homages to Sondheim drag down the show’s pace."
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