King John NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(3 Reviews)

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Members say

Great acting, Riveting, Masterful, Delightful, Clever

About the Show

Fools and Kings Project presents 'King John,' Shakespeare's rarely produced history play, in an outdoor setting: filled with wars over crowns and gold, craven courtiers, bickering in-laws, and a power-mad Cardinal.

The Crusades are over and King John is on England's throne--but for how long? The despot's best friend is his mother, the wily, seductive, ruthless Queen Elinor. The brains behind the Crusades, Elinor is well known for her lethal charm, both on and off the field of battle (she is said to have famously battled the Infidels wearing little more than a negligee and a smile). John is her youngest son, and she is determined that he stay in power...

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Member Reviews (3)

90

Clever, Great acting, Riveting, Intense

See it if you're a fan of Shakespeare. King John isn't one that's done very much.

Don't see it if you hate Shakespeare.

94

Great acting, Riveting, Resonant, Masterful, Absorbing

See it if you love history.

Don't see it if you're a Donald Trump supporter.

100

Delightful, Great acting, Masterful

See it if you love Shakespeare, history, drama.

Don't see it if you're looking for a comedy.

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