Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages)

See it if you don’t mind a version of P&P where Lydia is the most complex character; you like Mel Brooks’ comedy at its loudest & flappiest.

Don't see it if you won’t tolerate Mel Brooks’ style poorly done by the lead. Be honest because this play is not quick. People left @ intermission.

Also The sad thing is Hamill is the weak link in her own show. (She wrote the script and plays the lead.) Her comic repertoire consists of only 3 moves: making the same pathetic grimace over and over, shrieking, and crawling around on all fours. Every other performer exhibits more range than she does and not just because they’re doubling roles. Any of them—even the men—would have been a better Lizzy.

Rest of the cast is good. Group movement is well choreographed. Act 2 is when Hamill, as playwright, offers her unique point of view on Lydia. Austen isn’t sacred to me (I actually liked Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) so I have no beef with the madcap stylization, but the novel and the characters are really emptied of their richness here. No reason farce can’t also have heart or romance.

Since everyone’s throwing it out there: yes, I saw Sense & Sensibility and thought it was ok; no, P&P isn’t as good.... Read more Read less

See it if you like slapstick humor, don't care about what was originally written and have patience for mugging and endless costume changes

Don't see it if you want insights and purpose for a re-interpretation of a classic that could have a lot to say about the status of women in 2017.

See it if You want to see a horrible interpretation of Pride and Prejudice. If you like cheap laughs this show is for you.

Don't see it if You hate long shows where the plot goes nowhere. Horrible interpretation of this novel/movie.

Also We almost left at intermission. We wanted to see it act two would be better and it failed miserably.... Read more Read less

See it if You don't go to shows often and like comedy or shows that don't make sense

Don't see it if You usually always always see shows and expect something close to the classic. This was nothing like that at all! Ur was way to long!

See it if You love Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, you love slapstick, and you loved their version of Sense and Sensibility.

Don't see it if you hate pointless slapstick. This company completely lost the poignancy and profound truth of Pride and Prejudice. I left at intermission.

See it if You enjoy the most extreme, broadest farce, bordering on slapstick.

Don't see it if you're expecting a thoughtful, wry, comedic, clever, innovative interpretation of Pride & Prejudice.

See it if You like broad comedy and don't really care about Jane Austen's story and characters.

Don't see it if You loved Jane Austen's sharp characterizations. You enjoyed Sense & Sensibility and expect something similar. Left at intermission.

See it if you are interested in an absurdist take on a classic Jane Austen story. Men play some women's roles. None of it was entertaining.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy slapstick comedy and people screeching at you. I think I missed the point of the play.

See it if You like characters who scream & scream thinking it makes their character funny. See it if you like not very good slapstick.

Don't see it if If you expect a clever twist on Pride & Prejudice. You will be sadly disappointed.

See it if you like cheap humor and watching terrible writing and directing choices come to life

Don't see it if you respect the story of pride and prejudice

See it if You like scewball comedy Farce Absurd

Don't see it if You revere Jane Austen’s beloved Pride and Prejudice- and are not open to a Pretentious and overly stylized version.