All's Well That Ends Well (Hedgepig Ensemble)

See it if you want a "problem play" mostly solved. Great characters, speeches, fun reveals. Barebones...so the play's the thing. WS writes gr dialogue

Don't see it if you dislike Shaksp. Impt to listen carefully, since lines are unfamiliar. One actor subpar; cuts c've gone deeper. Review plot beforehand.

See it if you want to see a top-notch production of infrequently performed, 2nd-drawer Shakespeare.

Don't see it if productions with lots of characters & lots of action in a very small space make you claustrophobic.

Also Hat’s off to director Emily Lyon. Through brisk staging, judicious editing, sharp focus & keeping 1 foot firmly planted in today’s world, even while remaining faithful to the thrust of the original, Lyon has located within the text for “ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL,” decidedly 2nd-rate Shakespeare, a taut, compelling, contemporary drama & conveyed that to an appealing cast who execute the game plan without a hitch. Special kudos to Sara Hymes as the play’s pivotal character, Helena. As she grows in front of our eyes from a frightened young woman to a full-fledged agent of her destiny, she manages to detoxify a lot of the bitterness of the original (though there’s still much for us to chew over in considering the twisting ethics of the plot). And there are lots of laughs, most of them verbal, thanks to the mental & linguistic dexterity of Andy Baldeshwiler (Lafeu) &, especially, Gregory Jon Phelps (Parolles). The best rendering of this problem play this aging Shakespearean has ever seen!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy straightforward Shakespeare w/out unnecessary flourishes. You want a solid, classical cast. You want a less seen Shakespeare.

Don't see it if You want a more well-known, & more produced Shakespeare: All's Well is less done for a reason: icky sexual politics & an unlikable romance.

See it if you enjoy Shakespeare and want a new take that makes it more relevant to our current times. An energetic cast brings it alive.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of Shakespeare - the language can still get in the way, or if you do not appreciate off-off Broadway staging minimalism.

See it if You like Shakespeare, performed by a group of skilled actors who, for the most part, are very comfortable with his language.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare.

See it if you like productions with strong female characters and witty dialog

Don't see it if you're not a fan of Shakespeare or updating of classics.

See it if you like Shakespeare and want to see a very under performed play; great acting and fun staging

Don't see it if 2+ hours of the bard is not your thing; not his best play; has some weird themes and unlikable characters

See it if you like shakespeare

Don't see it if you're uncomfortable with dubcon

See it if Terrific cast , great direction, brought to life one of Shakespeare's difficult comedies.

Don't see it if You wanted "Mamma Mia"

See it if You're a fan of re-imagined Shakespeare & enjoy a company of strong ensemble actors.

Don't see it if You have trouble following old English or don't enjoy feminist takes on classic works.

See it if you're a fan of off-Broadway classics about manliness, friendship, loyalty, and a virgin maiden's (dubious) choice of husband.

Don't see it if you don't like Shakespeare.

Also The creative costuming, staging, and direction made the language easy to understand.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see Shakespeare done well. Great play, well acted, with lots of life and energy. Well spoken verse, clear and fun to hear.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare, or only like period Shakespeare.

See it if you want to support a female director and love seeing Shakespearean plays, especially where the protagonist is a woman.

Don't see it if you find unrhymed iambic pentameter (blank verse) mightily tiresome.

See it if You’re interested in a refreshing, fun take on Shakespeare! You like to laugh AND think! You want to see excellent acting across the board!

Don't see it if You have no sense of humor or don’t like Shakespeare? You prefer bad acting?

See it if you want to root for some fierce ladies and enjoy a good laugh. It's a really clear telling of a tricky Shakespeare play!

Don't see it if you don't have the patience for Shakespeare.

See it if you want a chance to catch a great telling of this Shakespeare play that almost never gets done. If you want to think and bit and laugh alot

Don't see it if complex language is a no-go for you. The actors handle it well, but it's dense!

See it if Great show; great acting.

Don't see it if Great night out

See it if You like classical text that's still relevant and poignant today.

Don't see it if You have no heart or mind. :)

See it if you like clear, funny, digestible Shakespeare. The cut of the play is really smart and makes it super easy to follow.

Don't see it if you can't sit still for two hours (there's an intermission). Although, you can sit in an on-stage chair which lets you wiggle a little.