Othello (Match: Lit)
Othello (Match: Lit)
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Othello (Match: Lit) NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%
(28 Ratings)
Positive
89%
Mixed
11%
Negative
0%
Members say
Great acting, Great staging, Intense, Absorbing, Ambitious

About the Show

Match: Lit presents Shakespeare's iconic tragedy about a general driven to jealousy by an enemy posing as a trusted friend.

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104 Reviews | 34 Followers
80
Great acting, Intense, Intimate, Well-paced, Well-choreographed

See it if you enjoy a faithful interpretation of the play, great acting, passionate delivery, and an intimate space in which actors constantly move.

Don't see it if you dislike Shakespearean tragedies or small productions. Read more

103 Reviews | 32 Followers
79
Intelligent, Intense, Absorbing, Great writing, Thought-provoking

See it if you want to see a straightforward production of one of Shakespeare's masterworks and for the great performance by the actor playing Iago

Don't see it if you don't like modern dress Shakespeare or plays staged with the audience on four sides of the action. Some scenes may be blocked from view

57 Reviews | 7 Followers
75
Great acting, Slow, Great staging, Ambitious

See it if you like shows in the round, Shakespeare

Don't see it if you are tired of Shakespeare plays.

186 Reviews | 37 Followers
70
Intimate, Entertaining, Funny, Great writing, Intense

See it if you like Shakespeare, Othello, and intimate, small productions where you are physically close to the cast.

Don't see it if you don't like Othello, Shakespeare, or small, close productions.

104 Reviews | 15 Followers
67
Entertaining, Confusing, Great singing

See it if You wanna see very strong performances by women.

Don't see it if You're interested in Othello for it's more uncomfortable aspects (misogyny, racism and their relation to intimate violence)

21 Reviews | 5 Followers
100
Ambitious, Entertaining, Enchanting, Exquisite, Great acting

See it if You love seeing different interpretations of Shakespeare's works

Don't see it if You are easily confused by Shakespearean language

29 Reviews | 29 Followers
86
Intense, Intelligent, Ambitious, Great staging, Intimate

See it if You like a fresh production of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. Intimate production, clever and understandable.

Don't see it if You dislike intimate theatre. It's in a small space, in the round, only one row on each side. Also, if you are sensitive to suicide/murder. Read more

30 Reviews | 15 Followers
85
Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You are a Fan of Shakespeare & enjoy theatre in the round in a very intimate space Get there early if you need an elevator. 4th floor venue

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare or a very small venue

Critic Reviews (1)