Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages)

See it if Fun, funny, feel-good show with fantastic performances (esp Jason O'Connell!) And - who doesn't love silly dancing? Be truthful.

Don't see it if Come on purists - It's Austen. Not Kafka. Have fun with it. Jane would approve.

Also I had a revelation watching this production. Darcy falls somewhere in the autism spectrum - maybe Aspergers.... Read more Read less

See it if You like farces that are very silly.

Don't see it if Want a dramatic presentation of Pride & Prejudice.

See it if Inspired by screwball comedies of Kaufmann and Hart , it's a wacky adaptation true to the spirit of the novel.

Don't see it if You don't like slapstick, actors playing multiple roles, minimal scenery and cleverness.

Also How often do you get to laugh out loud- and at Jane Austen, who, we are told may be spinning in her grave.... Read more Read less

See it if you liked S&S. It's a witty, if silly, interpretation, faithful to Jane in spirit. The staging is gobsmackingly clever & the actors amazing.

Don't see it if you are an absolutist about accuracy and hate any updating/modernizing. There's a little too much slapstick and screeching going on.

See it if You enjoy Jane Austin and historical stories about life and love in years gone by. Lots of fun, twists & turns, love & romance.

Don't see it if you don't like manners and formalities in the affairs of the heart. Too much screaming...

See it if you're a Janeite (best to re-read/watch movie before). Ingenious take on classic..bordering farcical.

Don't see it if you don't like to mess with tradition. Act 1 is perfection. Wheels fall off a bit in Act 2. KH (Jane) overacts and takes into broad skit.

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 both pride and prejudice and farcical humor. Or even if you don't normally like farces

Don't see it if you're looking for something that takes itself seriously

See it if You might enjoy watching a novel rendition of a classic story.

Don't see it if You are easily confused by multiple parts being played by a few actors or are looking for a more polished play.

Also I had mixed feelings about this. It is mildly entertaining with some good acting. However I had trouble following some of the multiple parts being played by the eight actors. The play needs work and is too long in my opinion. I was thinking that at times they were making up some of the lines as they went along. Also the scene changes were awkward at times.... Read more Read less

See it if Don't miss it. Funny, witty, charming, entertaining. Ms. Hamill incorporates the most important story elements. The 8 actors are fabulous.

Don't see it if you don't know the story . So read the book or watch the movie and then go.

See it if you enjoy the quintessence of great theater melded with great literature and breathtakingly good performers.

Don't see it if you think "lion King" is great theater. Sorry to offend "Lion King" lovers -- it's a joke in this wonderful, not-to-be- missed show.

See it if You enjoy contemporary, intelligent, feminist adaptations of classics. Fast-paced, joyful, full of heart and wit. Kate Hamill 4 President.

Don't see it if You don’t like Austen or can’t follow 8 actors quick changing all the roles, often at lightning speed. Modern, deliberately anachronistic.

See it if you would like to spend 2 1/2 hours being joyfully entertained by talented people who seem to be having a great time.

Don't see it if you have a problem getting to the West Village

Also Kate Hamill is a star and we LOVE what she sees. This one should find its way to Broadway, and maybe it will... Read more Read less

See it if You love creative staging combined with great silliness!

Don't see it if You hate Jane Austen or confuse easily or you are feeling grumpy.

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 a new spin on the Jane Austen classic.The story’s still there but w/actors playing multiple roles, inventive staging & comic bits

Don't see it if You’re a purist or if you don’t like slapstick comedy. Sometimes it’s a little over the top.

See it if Anyone who has seen previous works by Bedlam will know what a treasure awaits them. More fun if you know the book but not required. Funny.

Don't see it if You don’t like fancy word play or multiple parts played by the same person.

See it if You enjoy smart,clever and intelligent interpretations of a classic. Lots of fun,the cast was laughing along with the audience.

Don't see it if The theater is somewhat inconvenient,that said,the show is fun

See it if You liked Kate Hamill’s S&S. It’s an irreverent take on Austen that stays true to (but modernizes) the themes and emotions of original.

Don't see it if Not for Janeite purists. Be prepared for gender blind casting, silliness and modern music.

Also I loved her Sense & Sensibility but hated her Vanity Fair (to me, that was silly but to no effect.) Here the social, economic and emotional content is modernized and made amusing but also distilled and true to the original. Nothing will match the surprising inventiveness of her first adaption of a classic (we know what to expect now) but I was vastly entertained. The cast is terrific at their multiple (and sometimes cross-gender) roles. The audience, which I was happy to see included many young people, was really engaged.... Read more Read less

See it if you're a fan of Kate Hamill and want a funny, uproarious interpretation of Pride and Prejudice. You like slapstick comedy with energy.

Don't see it if you're a Jane Austen purist and believe her works should be performed with gravitas. You don't like actors switching characters often.

Also There is no reason not to see this production if you like Jane Austen and enjoyed Kate Hamill's Sense & Sensibility. The characters' essences are distilled into hilarious caricatures. All performances were great, but I especially enjoyed the actor who plays Mary Bennett/Charles Bingley.... Read more Read less

See it if Not quite as entertaining as the company’s Sense and Sensibility and a bit over the top, it’s still a super fun evening.

Don't see it if You do not appreciate “messing with the classics”. It is wacky and silly but very clever.

See it if you like farce-even farces that don't completely work

Don't see it if farce irks you

See it if you want to see a cleverly written and staged interpretation of Jane Austen.

Don't see it if You’re an Austen purist or get restless easily

Also Very clever and fun, but too long by 20 minutes or so.

See it if you like comedic acting - very light and funny

Don't see it if are interested in a traditional interpretation - lots of screeching - loud show

See it if you can. The performance was deservedly sold out.

Don't see it if you are looking for a reverential period production of Jane Austen's work.

Also This was nothing like what I expected, from its anachronistic sound track to its multiply doubled and tripled roles. Only six actors distill Austen's work brilliantly and make it a perfect evening of theatre. Thank you Ms. SmartyPants for insisting I see it.... Read more Read less