Henry IV (Hamlet Isn't Dead) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You like Shakespeare's plays done in a contemporary style. If you like rock music added to your Shakespeare.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare or Shakespeare done untraditionally. You don't like intimate spaces with no sets and obstructed sight lines.

See it if you are a Shakespeare fan; like a fun, fast paced, well acted performance

Don't see it if you don't like very small space with actors on top of you; you like a more pure Shakespeare

See it if you like modern, fun, condensed adaptations of Shakespeare that preserve Bill's original language. Attn school drama classes: FIELD TRIP!

Don't see it if you are a WS purist or you get stressed trying to decipher Shakespeare's language. The actors' delivery and movements convey the story well.

See it if You enjoy updated stagings of classic works with a small ensemble in an intimate theater.

Don't see it if You are a Shakespeare purist.

See it if You like your Shakespeare condensed and delivered with a rock score . ..really condensed . A three hour play was done in 1 hour

Don't see it if You expect strong actors who understand verse.

See it if You want a little gender-bending and rock music with your Shakespeare. Well-intentioned, but misses the mark, alas.

Don't see it if Execution was a mixed bag, performance and talentwise. Singers and musicians were standouts. Overall, was a bit too "let's put on a show"-y. Read more

See it if you like somewhat of a modern take on Shakespeare by enthusiastic company of young actors.

Don't see it if don't like watching plays in "living room" sized space, have a hard time deciphering Shakespeare language or prefer traditional Shakespeare.

See it if You want to support young actors who truly love what they do.

Don't see it if You're a fan of Shakespeare and expect a traditional interpretation of Henry IV. This is a campy Rock/modern show.