“His prose can be clunky and overwrought, but his voice is unpretentious and unfailingly honest.”[2] Editors Weekly recognizes Rapp's ability to take the dark subjects of his life and look at the hopefully, positive side that is within.

“While the book sometimes plunges too deeply into its twin themes of love and loss, Rapp recognizes the healing power of drama and theater, writing that acting is "an escape of sorts."

The show was written and performed by Rapp, featuring his own original songs, as well as numbers from the musical Rent, and covers including R.E.M.

"Basing a public performance on private grief is a dodgy proposition, worsened in this case by the fact that Rapp has nothing to say about either person that can make them matter to anyone but him.

Huffington Post published "the pace, writing and sheer passion behind this show instantly push it from your mind as you find yourself at ease with Rapps' delivery and impressive vocals as he's backed by a tight five piece band.