More Than All the World NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(32 Reviews)

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Members say

Ambitious, Great singing, Clever, Absorbing, Entertaining

About the Show

This epic, historical musical was inspired by Christopher Marlowe's 1593 play, 'Edward II.'

'More than All the World' relates the true story of England's controversial King Edward II, whose reign was so riddled with scandal and unrest that it led to an all-out civil war, with one faction led by the monarch, and the other by his scorned wife, Isabella, The She-Wolf of France. The piece features a period-infused pop/rock score and a fast-paced, stylized libretto.

Member Reviews (32)

Great score, High calibre singing, Packaged brilliantly, Has legs, Vastly entertaining

See it if you want au courant, lens into 14th century Edward 2 court translated into glam rock storytelling with eye popping spectacle & prod. values

Don't see it if you don't like intelligible rock music, you're offended by sexual situations, or leather, feathers, & spandex give you the vapours Read more

Absorbing, Great acting, Great singing, Must see, Masterful

See it if You want to see an amazing performance with an amazing cast. Great rock score meets Shakespere, meets Game of Thrones.

Don't see it if You are homophobic, don't like rock or are a "Broadway" snob. If you are the person who is fashionably late, you will sit the steps. Read more

Ambitious, Great acting, Great singing, Great staging, Great writing

See it if You like rock musicals. It's based on the life of Edward the second and tells his story with clarity and theatricality. Big band big cast.

Don't see it if Gay love offends you. This couldn't have been done any more tastefully. You could take your Mother and neither of you would be offended. Read more

Clever, Ambitious, Great singing, Great writing, Epic

See it if you like a glam-rock take on medieval British history, gay relationship drama in historical context; great performances, costumes, singing.

Don't see it if you don't like nearly 3-hour musicals, tales of medieval British monarchy, gay themes, costumes and styles at odds with time period.

Great cast, Gorgeous fun costumes, Fun

See it if you enjoy well-done rock musicals. Great cast and direction.

Don't see it if you're offended by a gay-themed show. Read more

Ambitious, Intelligent, Must see, Riveting, A raucous regal rock ruckus!

See it if If you love spunky exquisite productions & great intelligent music. If you love numerous breath-taking moments from various singer/actors!

Don't see it if You can't make it this week. It closes this weekend.

Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining, Intelligent, Refreshing

See it if You like well produced Off Broadway musicals with good music and good acting.

Don't see it if You don't like rock music musicals. You are looking for more elaborate staging.

Confusing, Disappointing, Great singing

See it if You can handle a gay gay sexual show

Don't see it if If you are easily embarrassed Not for young children is an understatement

Critic Reviews (2)

"Ambitious, sprawling, and unruly...The head spins with all we are asked to keep straight...Throughout, director Klein whips the 18-member company into a whirlwind of action, but varying acting styles and often highly stylized and eccentric British and French accents make for a shifting tone...Maybe we are meant to embrace the inconsistency of it all as part of the experience, but what unfortunately is nearly lost in the shuffle is the story."
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"The score, a pleasing pastiche of styles ranging from Medieval to contemporary pop, is terrific. As the show unfolded, other notable crowd-pleasers sprang to mind, like 'Rent,' 'The Rocky Horror Show,' and—dare I say it?—'Hamilton.' Ransom has expertly distilled a vast amount of material, roughly spanning 30 years, into a cogent, absorbing narrative...This unpolished yet insightful 'More Than All the World' pulses with a raw, urgent intensity that is undeniable."
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Trailer

Creative team

Christopher Marlowe / King Edward II