Julius Caesar (The Public Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You need a refreshing interpretation! It's flawless with its timely references to modern world

Don't see it if You are politically sensitive

See it if You like being pulled into the show. I don't want to spoil it, but this boasts one of the best "Friends, Romans, Countrymen" scenes ever.

Don't see it if You won't actually listen to the words. While the Public does its typical good job of clarity, some is obfuscated in the contemporizing. Read more

See it if You enjoy Shakespeare, you don't mind modern touches on classics, you like shows that make you think

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

See it if -Like political humor, want to see some amazing acting, are pissed about our current political situation

Don't see it if -You support Trump, don't like Shakespeare,don't support the Public Theater,offended by murder, like classic adaptions

See it if You are a fan of Shakespeare in modern situations

Don't see it if Trump supporter, don't like the classics

See it if You enjoy Shakespeare set in modern times and you like to frame modern problems through ancient lenses to better understand your beliefs

Don't see it if You are put off out the obvious allegorical connections and their ultimately bloody conclusion

See it if you like Shakespeare, and for the unique ambience and energy of Shakespeare in the Park. This is one of the better outings in recent years.

Don't see it if you have trouble with Shakespeare. The Trump as Caesar interpretation was somewhat confused, avoid if it bothers you.

See it if You enjoy Shakespearan plays and appreciate them with a modern twist.

Don't see it if You have no interest in Shakespeare's Old English, and are easily offended by full frontal male nudity and the depiction of Trump as Caesar.