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“Naughty double entendres are sprinkled throughout, with mentions of cum guzzling, giving head, and fingering that aforementioned hole—you must believe me—and there’s also a fetching reference to Madeline having made it with her legs thrown wider than anyone, I mean higher than anyone....”

“Lively choreography and powerhouse vocal performances...overcome a so-so story.”

“Suffs is a winner, with a wonderful mixture of earnest storytelling, humor, and heart.”

“They are pretty much the stars of the show—and of course the car should be above the title.”

“You can still feel the multi-layered invention on parade, and it’s often breathtaking.”

“But this play still works because it’s told through one person’s increasingly sensitized perspective.”

“It takes that play, messes with it, f**ks it up the ass, and soars.”

“Also, in lieu of CGI, this version relies on stagecraft to visualize the water, the weather, and the wildlife—and it’s done with great imagination and precision.”

“So, this is a mixed bag, but recommended because it’s an original play starring three Tony types, and it doesn’t cover obvious territory.”

“All of this plays a bit with historical facts, seeing as in actuality, Basquiat was thrilled to work with Warhol and craved his benediction.”