Measure for Measure (Barefoot Shakespeare Co.) NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%

(2 Ratings)

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Members say

Intelligent, Ambitious, Great acting, Relevant, Refreshing

About the Show

This staging from Barefoot Shakespeare Company and Company of Fools explores how our actions are guided by our deepest fears and foibles and asks what happens to a society when women's voices are silenced.

Vienna is in turmoil after two decades of societal upheaval, and Duke Vincentio has abruptly decided to flee the city, leaving his faithful deputy, Angelo, in charge. Determined to put an end to moral corruption in Vienna, Angelo decides to strictly enforce even the most Puritan laws on the books. When a young man named Claudio is sentenced to death, his sister Isabella pleads to Angelo for Claudio's life.

Content Warning: This production contains content that may be objectionable.

Show-Score Member Reviews (2)

Relevant, Refreshing, Intelligent, Great staging, Great acting

See it if you enjoy Shakespeare! The casting was phenomenal. The story was told in a way that honored the time in which it was written & today.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy intimate and slightly interactive theater experiences.

During previews

Intelligent, Great writing, Ambitious

See it if I’m a big fan of Shakespeare, so to see this live was truly incredible. I really liked the writing and how they adapted it for the stage.

Don't see it if Some people don’t like Shakespeare. Wouldn’t recommend for those who don’t like him!

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Barefoot Shakespeare Company