Romeo and Juliet (Wheelhouse Theater Company) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (63)
See it if You like edgy takes on classic Shakespeare.
Don't see it if You've seen enough productions of Romeo and Juliet to last a lifetime
See it if You love Shakespeare and already familiar with R&J. The poetic language comes at you thick and fast, and if you listen hard it will soar.
Don't see it if Shakespeare is like "greek" to you and a timeless classic tragic love story just isn't your thing.
See it if You like Shakespeare somewhat modernized, great acting, fast moving.
Don't see it if You are a strict traditionalist about Shakespeare
See it if You want: Versatile young actors Great enunciation Perfect fight scenes Terrific interpretation Clever direction Enthusiasm Fun night out
Don't see it if You do not like the abridged version of Shakespeare's plays You do not like anything changed into a modern concept Have no spirit
See it if you like small ensemble Shakespeare productions, imaginative staging and direction, awesome group of actors and production team!
Don't see it if you aren't a fan of the story, can't sit through it without an intermission and if you aren't into Shakespeare feeling contemporary
See it if You enjoy beautifully told Shakespeare. Great actors playing multiple roles, often in the same scene. 90min, no intermission, perfect length
Don't see it if You don't like lighter takes on Shakespeare's tragedies. Intimate black box theater with an insufficient AC unit- that's the only bad bit.
See it if like interesting modern dress productions of Shakespeare
Don't see it if you dislike Shakespeare done with only 6 actors and where some of the directorial ideas are odd
See it if you enjoy Shakespeare, intimate theater spaces, fun & shortened takes on Romeo & Juliet at 90 min, no intermission, which was nice.
Don't see it if you're looking for a very serious, dark take on Romeo & Juliet. This is a lighthearted, fun, enjoyable version.
Critic Reviews (2)
"A cast of six spirited actors all perfectly portray multiple roles…The Wheelhouse Theater Company presents this fast-paced and faithful version of the romantic classic...Wise and Mr. Harrington’s staging is visually compelling with a number of clever touches...The integrity of 'Romeo & Juliet' is never compromised by this streamlined and vigorous representation, and this American cast uniformly handles the verse with finesse."
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"If the team set out to shatter the preconceived ideas of a traditional 'Romeo and Juliet,' then it should be proud. Intentions changed, sometimes making traditionally serious moments joyfully comic, and frequently casting classic lines in new light…The Wheelhouse Theater Company prides itself on its ensemble‐focused efforts, and in this they don’t disappoint. They’ve sown seeds in a fertile space, and the result is a new and exciting varietal."
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