Henry V (American Theatre of Actors) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You like your Shakespeare interesting in staging but respectful of and faithful to the material

Don't see it if You prefer grand productions with period details, or just don't like Shakespeare Read more

See it if You enjoy fantastic acting. The spare setting and costumes were perfect to showcase Shakespeare's language and the brilliant cast.

Don't see it if You prefer light entertainment.

See it if You enjoy Shakespeare performed by talented if unknown actors; and can deal with minimal sets and costumes.

Don't see it if You are looking for a star-studded, glitzy production

See it if you want to see a solid Henry V in a reasonable time... Some excellent actors and competent direction help this production greatly.

Don't see it if you're not that into Shakespeare or you have an issue seeing a grand scale production without the grand scale (very bare).

See it if you love Henry V. It helps to know Henry IV and the other histories on earlier reigns but is enjoyable regardless. Good acting, battles.

Don't see it if You mind even slight stumbling in your Shakespeare. While fine, this production is not perfect, And it runs some 3-plus hours. Read more

See it if You love Shakespeare's Henry[s] and want to see V played with heart in an intimate space. The performances are worth the price.

Don't see it if You can't sit through an entire Shakespeare Henry play - this is NOT Hamlet/MacBeth, and they can't change the plot/dialogue!

See it if You love Shakespeare and Henry V specifically. This is the full script, no pruning to focus on the high points. Overall, well done.

Don't see it if You want a new interpretation or an edited version. This is a workman-like production - but it gets the job done.

See it if you enjoy Shakespeare and are comfortable with performance in modern dress.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of Shakespeare or only want to see a traditional staging. Read more