An Enemy of the People (Wheelhouse Theater)
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An Enemy of the People (Wheelhouse Theater)
79

An Enemy of the People (Wheelhouse Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(40 Ratings)
Positive
83%
Mixed
15%
Negative
2%
Members say
Relevant, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Absorbing, Intelligent

About the Show

Wheelhouse Theater Company presents a streamlined mounting of Ibsen's classic meditation on the democratic system, the tyranny of the majority, and the poisoning nature of bureaucracy and economic self-interest.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (40)

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155 Reviews | 46 Followers
83
Absorbing, Ambitious, Great staging, Great writing, Great acting

See it if you like classics that are still relevant today performed by a great cast in 90 minutes with no intermission - up close and personal.

Don't see it if you would prefer light theater that provides an escape from todays politics or you can't sit that long without intermission.

62 Reviews | 26 Followers
82
Great acting, Edgy, Intelligent, Profound, Relevant

See it if You want something thought provoking, enjoy clever user of small space, don't want to see a comedy or a musical

Don't see it if You want mindless entertainment, expect huge productions and staging, if you don't like serious content

416 Reviews | 190 Followers
82
Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Thought-provoking

See it if You want to see a modern version of a totally relevant Ibsen play about politics, and one man''s crusade to "do the right thing".

Don't see it if You dislike modern staging of classic plays. You are tired of any type political plays. Read more

99 Reviews | 47 Followers
79
Timely, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Compelling acting, Entertaining

See it if A 19th century play reflecting current politics interests U. Profit vs the common good is a timeless dilemma. Solid acting-clever staging.

Don't see it if Polemical plays bore you. The play is not about unique character and the plot is predictable. If you want a lavish production, this isn't it

50 Reviews | 13 Followers
75
Absorbing, Great staging, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Intense

See it if New takes on a classic, thought-provoking shows.

Don't see it if You're more of a traditionalist when it comes to classical Ibsen.

442 Reviews | 127 Followers
75
Intelligent, Entertaining, Relevant, Resonant, Intense

See it if you are an Ibsen fan and want to see an updated version of this classic.

Don't see it if political haranguing and rhetoric don't keep you interested.

79 Reviews | 17 Followers
70
Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Intense

See it if Ambitious experiment adapting Ibsen to relate to contemporary politics. Minimal staging, strong acting, message confusing at times.

Don't see it if Not for viewers who are only interested in an entertaining evening, this play can be intense and thought provoking.

107 Reviews | 30 Followers
70
Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Innovative

See it if You like the classics and don't mind a modernized, succinct version with solid acting & innovative staging in a small (too warm) space.

Don't see it if -You like Ibsen unabridged & w/ more stage elements -Actors yelling for emphasis bothers you. -You don't want reminders of today's politics

Critic Reviews (3)