Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages)

See it if Love a stripped down version of a classic retaining all the charm

Don't see it if Like standard interpretations

See it if You are open to a humorous, manic version of the novel.

Don't see it if You expect the play to reflect the spirit of Austen's work, or want something like the BBC production.

Also Loved Kate Hamill's "Sense and Sensibility" and also enjoyed her "Vanity Fair." In this play the contrast between British reserve and all the freedom of movement that worked so well in "S & S" has been lost; now there are lots of gags and screams but these often seem gratuitous. The audience was delighted but my anecdotal study says that true Austen fans were not. Glad Kate Hamill keeps breathing new life into the classics and hope she doesn't fall into copying herself.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy fast, burlesque, intelligent comedic versions of classic stories told by master performers.

Don't see it if You need your Austen to have Colin Firth, period authenticity, and a demur demeanor. Don't want to have a good time? Don't go!

Also We loved Kate Hamill's VANITY FAIR, so we were more than willing to take the train upstate to see what she could do with PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. While different in tone, it was every bit as wonderful (if not better). I really hope Hamill fans will be able to make the trek to upstate New York, because the setting allows for the actors a lot of leeway in terms of staging. When this comes to New York City - and we'll be in the audience when it does - it will be in the Cherry Lane, which is a much more confined space; no more gamboling on the great lawn, running in and out of the forest, etc., with the majestic natural backdrop of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. This company of 8 is dazzling; changing characters in the blink of an eye, stopping the show with comedic improvisations worthy of the Marx Brothers (I don't think Austen wrote that into the text), and...wherever this plays, don't miss it. This is a Faberge egg of a production.... Read more Read less

See it if You love (or hate) Jane Austin. Funny, fast paced, charming, perfect comedic timing. Wonderful!!!

Don't see it if You don't like humor or want your period pieces dry.

See it if want a really fun version of this classic story (Act 1 is played entirely for laughs). The acting and writing both are excellent

Don't see it if want a really serious version of the story

See it if you want a hilarious night of theater in a beautiful location overlooking the Hudson.

Don't see it if you don't like theater under a tent (even if it's a really nice tent like this one is)

Also P&P is Kate Hamill's adaptation of the Austin novel. She's also adapted "Vanity Fair" and "Sense and Sensibility," which you may have seen. The cast of eight cover all the roles with hilarious skill. We had a wonderful time.... Read more Read less

See it if a wonderful rethinking of Pride and Prejudice. Just delightful to watch and the audience loved it.

Don't see it if You want a musical.

See it if You love the book

Don't see it if You get bored easily