Tony nominee Maria Aitken ('The 39 Steps') leads alumni of The Acting Company and ensemble members of Delaware's Resident Ensemble Players (REP) in Shakespeare's beloved comedy. More…
"If music be the food of love, play on!" When her ship is wrecked, Viola washes ashore in the unfamiliar land of Illyria and embarks on a journey to find her lost brother. Brimming with music, love, and longing, William Shakespeare's enchanting play transports audiences to a world of comedic mayhem, mistaken identity, and unrequited passion, where nothing is as it seems, but anything is possible.
See it if you want a clear, brisk accounting of Shakespeare’s greatest true comedy.
Don't see it if you’ve see this play often & only need to see a new production if that production is truly inspired.
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See it if You love everything Shakespeare and want to see talented actors perform.
Don't see it if You want interesting staging, while the actors are great, the staging is boring, and there is a lot of standing around.
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See it if you never tire of Twelfth Night; you like when supporting characters have new depth
Don't see it if you want a Twelfth Night that feels as bawdy & festive as it could (there’ve been funnier ones staged not too long ago)
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See it if fine production to see if you don't want to wait in line for the Central Park production later this summer. Talented cast.
Don't see it if you've seen too many 12th Nights. This one was good, but I preferred Anne Hathaway in Central Park and Sam Barnett in the Rylance on Bway
See it if You love Shakespeare or Twelfth Night or you're wondering why this guy is still relevant after 400 years, or you want to support arts in Bk
Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare plays and find them hard to follow (although I think this one was easier to follow than a lot).
See it if You like your Shakespeare comedies, and prefer them fizzy, frothy and light.
Don't see it if You have diabetes, and too much sugar makes you ill. Also, the casting (age) makes this improbable play even more so.
See it if you are willing to settle of ok Shakespeare. It is not badly done but there is no genius in any of the players.There is mirth and cleverness
Don't see it if your standard for Shakespeare has been ruined by the Globe productions. This is very earthbound but decent enough not to embarass
See it if you like Twelfth Night in any way, shape or form.
Don't see it if you don't like a slightly slow, experimental upgrade with a strange, frame-like set and prison encasement in which Malvolio is tortured.
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See it if You enjoy spicy, contemporary version of a Shakespearean classic. Comical and wimsy in every way. Appropriately staged in a wonderful theate
Don't see it if You don’t enjoy a Shakespearean play no way no how
See it if You want to see a very intelligent, detail-oriented direction, with an interesting take on some key scenes, and keen eye for clever comedy.
Don't see it if You want a comedy that's fast-paced and uproariously funny. This is funny in a kind of smart, subtle way.
See it if you enjoy Twelfth Night and want to see an interesting staging of it.
Don't see it if you aren't a fan of Shakespeare and want to have a period version of this show (not quite sure when it actually takes place)
See it if Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” is a play you have read but not seen performed. An exquisite production! Great ensemble! The songs shine.
Don't see it if Not in the mood for Shakespeare’s comedy.
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See it if you're not familiar with the play and want to see a production to become familiar with Shakespeare.
Don't see it if It's hard to believe that Twelfth Night could be boring and bland. This production fell flat and felt amateurish.
See it if you love Shakespeare comedies
Don't see it if youre not a huge fan of classical theatre
See it if You love Twelfth Night and want to see a different take on it. Lots of funny moments. Good music.
Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare's comedies.
See it if You want to be delighted at one of Shakespeare's comedies. This is a very well conceived performance.
Don't see it if You don't enjoy fresh interpretations of Shakespeare's work.
See it if A very interesting staging of a comedy classic. Loved most of the actors.
Don't see it if Tired of Shakespeare comedies!
See it if You want to see a workmanlike presentation of the script.
Don't see it if You want to be transported. This is not an inspired production.
See it if you love well spoken, well acted Shakespeare. Very strong, very accessible production. Every word and intention was clear. Pretty set too!
Don't see it if you prefer your classics avant garde.
See it if You enjoy 12th nights and want to watch it. Your fave characters are the sir Andrew team.
Don't see it if You have seen a lot of 12th nights. You hate when people do a shakespeare voice. You don’t enjoy shakespeare.
See it if you like Shakespeare's funnier play with good actors that are relatable. A new theater with a modern look and the acting felt very fresh.
Don't see it if you don't like romantic comedy by Shakespeare done in a refreshing way. A new theater with a modern look to the seating and staging.