Twelfth Night (Axis Company) NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%

(14 Ratings)

Positive

100%

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Members say

Clever, Absorbing, Entertaining, Delightful, Great acting

About the Show

Randy Sharp's stark, musical take on Shakespeare's painful comedy.

Skillfully reimagines the timeless essence of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' through the distinctive lens of Axis Company's Drama-Desk nominated live musical approach. This streamlined adaptation breathes new life into the most painful of comedies, intertwining the raw emotion and musicality that have become the company's signature.

Randy Sharp's vision, marked by a compelling blend of stark aesthetics and live performance, invites audiences to experience a fresh and dynamic interpretation of Shakespeare's classic, elevating the theatrical journey with a unique synthesis of drama and music that resonates long after the final curtain falls.

Show-Score Member Reviews (14)

Makes sense of 12th nts confusions, Rhapsody in grays, If music be the food of love play on, Exquisite visuals, Ravishing

See it if looking for 12thNight that makes sense of paradoxes there-in, hypnotic aural soundscape adds 2 your viewing pleasure, like Axis' work ethic

Don't see it if UC all in black & white & don't perceive grays, hate a classic interp, don't believe in sexual confusion, need uncut Shakespearean text Read more

Funny, Great acting, Exquisite, Absorbing, Clever

See it if Musicl adptn of the Bard cmdy where same sex attrctn's as relvant tday as it was cent agoWell-perf w strg voices&band,grt cstms on black box

Don't see it if U have always had an issue with the Bard's language.This time,u will not only have a contagious good time but also understand what it means.

Great sound, Delightful, Funny, Clever, Great acting

See it if you would enjoy a quick-paced version of the Bard's play with a little music, excellent costuming, hair and makeup, and, good lighting.

Don't see it if you seek a traditional production with full staging.

Convoluted, "music" not notable, Mixed bag of acting, Amusing

See it if you read a synopsis beforehand and/or have seen this play before; are into Shakespeare; you'll miss the Delacorte this summer

Don't see it if you're a Willie purist or not into his plays at all; this was not one of my favorite adaptions but I still love the Axis

Confusing, Intelligent, Slow, Clever, Absorbing

See it if Director Sharp's intelligent, lean staging focuses on the sense of self-identity (esp around self delusion) over the usual comedic antics

Don't see it if The austere production gets a little confusing w/the surprise return of Sebastian & his valet Also the sightlines are somewhat hindered

Great acting, Exquisite, Confusing

See it if into Shakespearean shenanigans. Great, playful acting, exquisite costumes of a restrained color palette, minimal but creative staging.

Don't see it if well... Truly great at times, slow in others. The ending, serving as a bookend, can use further development. Read more

Lovely to look at, Touching, Charming, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if A condensed version that gives us the best of the play, with live music, terrific cast, and twins what look like twins

Don't see it if Shakespeare play in Moliere costumes

100

Absorbing, Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever

See it if Loved the performances of the talented cast, the wardrobes were very impressive, staging, sound and lighting design were all great! So fun!

Don't see it if The set design was very simple, but it worked for me!

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