Cyrano NYC Reviews and Tickets

82%

(32 Reviews)

Positive

91%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Entertaining, Clever, Funny, Delightful

About the Show

The poet with panache–and a legendary nose–plays anew under the Theater Tent. Longtime HVSF company member Jason O’Connell leads a five-person cast as Cyrano, the brilliant thinker, wordsmith, and swordsman.

From the show:

The poet with panache–and a legendary nose–plays anew under the Theater Tent:

Longtime HVSF company member Jason O’Connell leads a five-person cast as his own Cyrano, the brilliant thinker, wordsmith, and swordsman. He’s a thorny romantic with an outsized reputation and a barely-contained love for his childhood sweetheart, Roxane. Can she sniff out the truth in this sophisticated suitor’s heart before it’s too late?

Member Reviews (32)

Modern, outrageously comic tear-jerker extraordinaire

See it if You love the original classic but always yearned for the classic’s emotional size without the fustian. Terrific acting. Jason splendid.

Don't see it if You don’t want to both laugh and cry.

Intelligent, Great acting, Delightful

See it if Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at Boscobel is always enjoyable. It is a perfect way to spend a summer evening.

Don't see it if You do not enjoy outdoor theater Read more

Must see, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if If you like moving performances, original staging and one of the greatest actors of our time PETER Dinklage . I cried at the war scene.

Don't see it if If you listen to critics who panned it, decide for yourself, the acting and singing was fabulous! It closes Sunday so try get there.

Intelligent, Hilarious, Delightful

See it if You like intelligent comedy. The writing and acting are spectacular! So much fun!

Don't see it if I can’t think of a good reason not to.

Jason o'connell rocks as always, Bring mosquito repellent, Don't miss it, Fantastic interpretation

See it if C it 2 laugh widely & cry freely at the same play To appreciate a take on Cyrano that is faithful to heroics & romance but has a fresh wit

Don't see it if If you don't like tom foolery or intentionally over the top performance, or if you might be turned off by a somewhat indulgent adaptation Read more

Intelligent, Great staging, Great acting, Funny, Delightful

See it if Traditional classical productions without In your face political correctness as a subplot. Fine acting and staging in a bucolic venue

Don't see it if Only interested in fluff Read more

Clever, Great acting, Funny, Entertaining

See it if You like drama 'light' done in that unique way which HVSF does so well with a great cast and an amusing touch. This is well worth the trip.

Don't see it if If you like your drama 'straight' with a large cast and all characters 'in character' and you can't be bothered to travel to Cold Spring NY.

Exquisite, Great acting, Quirky

See it if You are up for a take on the original that is clever & entertaining. Great setting & fine actors!

Don't see it if You prefer sitting in a theater to being in a natural setting

Critic Reviews (2)

"A Nose by Any Other Name in a Hudson Valley ‘Cyrano’: Jason O’Connell and Brenda Withers’s adaptation of 'Cyrano de Bergerac' at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival asks us not to take anything at face value."
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"'CYRANO' at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival"
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