Richard III (New York Classical Theatre) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (10)
See it if You want to see a fresh perspective on Richard. This actor was one of the best I have seen. Have liked other NY Classical productions
Don't see it if You dont like abridged plays or sitting outside to see a play.
See it if you want to "ease into" Shakespeare--bright pace, no phony accents, beautiful setting--or you already love him. Children were engaged.
Don't see it if you can't abide murders and conniving; you are afraid of ghosts; your mind is closed to Shakespeare,
See it if this production's strongest aspect is excellent performances. Richard III and King Edward/Catesby stood out in particular. Nice sets!
Don't see it if bothered by graphic portrayal of strangulations or have trouble sitting on/getting up from grass. A tad too much doubling/trippling of roles Read more
See it if you want to see almost universally great acting and staging with no set
Don't see it if you think Richard III is a drama (it's not) and feel good because you "appreciate" Shakespeare made inaccessible/incomprehensible Read more
See it if You want a cheap, easy to access alternative to the Public's Shakespeare in the Park or you enjoy/are becoming familiar with Shakespeare.
Don't see it if You are easily distracted & struggle to refocus (the occasional siren or overhead plane can be heard), you dislike moving from point A to B. Read more
See it if A typical NY Classical's play; if you've been to their previous performances you know what to expect and won't be disappointed.
Don't see it if You don't like sitting on the ground or lugging your own chair; the actors do pretty good job projecting their voices but don't expect Read more
See it if You love Richard III. Delaney Fenner creditable as Richard, but Equity Member Lucy Lavely (Buckingham/Clarence) outshines her. Heavy cuts.
Don't see it if Dislike a) Shakepeare's history plays (unimaginable in my view) or b) staging that rotates around the audience. NY Classical's great. Go! Read more
See it if evening in the park with Shakespeare's words & energetic, talented, lively company of actors commanding your attention is your desire
Don't see it if histories are not your thing, sitting on the ground is below your pay grade, your attention is easily lost with sirens, jets & helicopters
Critic Reviews (2)
“This ‘Richard III,’... feints toward novelty while offering little in the way of originality — the actors all inhabit the genders of their characters as originally conceived.”
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There’s much that can be debated about what New York Classical Theatre omits from its version of Shakespeare’s Richard III, but what’s most noteworthy is that this production (alfresco, free of charge, and devoid of a queue to get in) is two diverting hours of well-acted, summer-stock Shakespeare for a heterogeneous audience.
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