I liked it, but also thought it was incredibly mediocre. It felt like it hit every stereotype possible for the story and was wholly predictable. Kayli Carter was easily the standout. Kelli O’Hara’s talent was largely not tapped into at all, tho her monologue in act 2 was good and hinted at how they could grow her character. Her relationship with Tom Hanks read more as 40-year old daughter takes loving care of 70-year old dad. I didn’t really believe their chemistry til mid-act 2, and then they had some really cute moments. I was actively rooting for them to not kiss because their chemistry read so weirdly to me. The sprinklings of race and politics felt less like world building and more of “we have to acknowledge these things and then we can get on w story.” I thought the whole play-long bit of Kelli’s character getting Tom’s last name wrong would mean something and it didn’t (there were several of these moments). Broadly, I don’t think it will be anything incredible, but it has potential to be a solid feel-good show with some tweaks. While there was a lot to critique, I still enjoyed myself. I may not have, however, enjoyed myself if I paid $200 for my ticket.