The White Devil

See it if You love Shakespeare and any finely acted drama by his contemporaries, this John Webster play will surely please. Talented cast overall.

Don't see it if you can't understand old English and don't want to exercise your brain, or you prefer to avoid plays with any gore and guts.

Also The sets and costumes were modern, for the most part, and at several points, the director blended in some pre-recorded audio-visuals of action and speeches that were more easily conveyed on film.

A very fine production.... Read more Read less

See it if You like a campy night of blood and sex with great language.

Don't see it if you want a simple night out.

See it if for politics that mirror our own, rarely seen Jacobean thrill ride, worthy conceptualization, interesting anachronisms, much A+ acting

Don't see it if hate revenge drama, have problem with heightened language, need entire company to be A+, can't keep up, not willing 2 suspend disbelief

See it if for some fine performances and interesting set and directorial choices. There was really only one storyline and no heroes - only villains.

Don't see it if Too long. I imagine it was trimmed but I got restless after 2 hours. A few pretty weak performances. See a WS tragedy instead.

See it if you can follow along with Shakespearean language. You would like 70's clothing in a story set in 1600s.

Don't see it if you want to understand the dialogue and enjoy the setting. Super fast elevated language that takes too long to figure out.

Also I hate to leave shows at intermission, but there was no point in staying as I had no idea what was going on. The language is so hard to follow, I was only getting 1-in-10 words.
There were 2 people in the entire audience who clearly enjoyed it - they kept laughing every so often. The rest of the theatre was deathly silent.... Read more Read less

See it if you're very curious about a rarely done jacobean revenge tragedy with a few modern details [i.e. costumes, video].

Don't see it if The production fails to make the elaborate plot clear. The tone and acting are inconsistent; the lighting, costumes & music seem arbitrary.

Also I stayed after the intermission but regretted it - it doesn't improve. Everyone is working hard (sometimes too hard), but I simply don't see the point.... Read more Read less

See it if You're already confident that you will enjoy this particular material that has been selectively updated to include modern props/elements

Don't see it if You mind working to follow plotting, you don't enjoy heightened language, you need staging to enhance a show, you dislike gore

Also The lighting was bothersome to me as it was shining in the eyes of many audience members. I noticed more than a few people left during intermission. I was drawn to the show in part to see Robert Cuccioli. He gave a solid performance, I just didn't like the material.... Read more Read less

See it if Shakespearean theater

Don't see it if Dislike plays updated to modern settings

See it if you don't mind working a little bit at the theatre. This is a pretty complicated play.

Don't see it if you get squeamish with blood and sex.

See it if You want to see a rarely produced classical play! Why see the same shows over and over?

Don't see it if You want to see a show with a plot you’re already familiar with. Classical stuff gives you the squirms.

Also The tone was a little inconsistent and seemed unsure at times. A lot of drama was played for laughs, sometimes to good effect and sometimes not.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy a good thriller that's seductive and bloody. It'll have you on the edge of your seat for sure

Don't see it if you want a cozy play

See it if You want a great night of theatre with actors who tackle the text with raw emotions.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of classical theatre.

See it if want to see a talented ensemble bring the sexy and dramatic to Webster's play. They can handle the complicated and the set is unique

Don't see it if you don't like elevated language or conceptualized shows

See it if you want a production with Shakespearean language that echoes our world today

Don't see it if you want something simple- this play makes you think!

See it if you want to see some great acting and a story that explores misogyny, corruption and our obsession with media

Don't see it if you'd prefer something shorter and light-hearted

See it if you like Shakespeare and the like. This is all about great language and plotting.

Don't see it if you want something that's easy to follow and understand. This play is a sticky wicket---the production is top-notch