miajakobsen's Reviews (152)


If the concept of God has any validity or any use, it can only be to make us larger, freer, and more loving. If God cannot do this, then it is time we got rid of Him.

Everyone needs to read James Baldwin.

Classics are usually a hit or miss for me, and this was a fucking HIT. Wow.
emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I’m listening / to these men who aren't quite men yet / but aren't boys / make noise / and throw their knives / their toys are people's lives

This musical is perfect in every aspect. Each lyric and detail is incredibly meaningful. All of the characters are written so well, and I love their development. This is a devastatingly beautiful show, and William Finn does a wonderful job of making you feel all the emotions. I really could talk about this musical forever, thank you William Finn for this work of art.

This needs to be required reading.
dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I could talk for hours about the role colours have in this play.