Much Ado About Nothing (NYSX)

See it if if you like Shakespeare and comedy that is very witty

Don't see it if you like flimsy dancing muscials

See it if you feel like you would enjoy a quirky fresh take on one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy quirky takes on classical plays.

See it if you want to see a fun, well acted version of Much Ado, adapted to the current day; you enjoy actors interacting with the audience.

Don't see it if you want to see period costuming and elaborate sets; you have issues with strobe and fluorescent lighting.

See it if You like great, innovative theater that pulls you in and keeps you involved. A brilliant modern take on the Shakespeare play, original text.

Don't see it if You refuse to try Shakespeare, even with rave reviews. But try it! You'll like it.

Also The actors are phenomenal and the play speaks to a modern audience. Ring-g-g-g! Beatrice, answer your cell phone.... Read more Read less

See it if you love or even just like Shakespeare

Don't see it if you think none of Shakespeare's works are relevant today

Also Terrific acting in a very intelligent play. The spoken words in this play are all Shakespeare and the meanings are always very clear.... Read more Read less

See it if you like creative, fresh new interpretations of classic works of literature.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of William Shakespeare.

Also Much Ado About Nothing has been one of Shakespeare’s most enduring works since it first premiered on the sixteenth century stage. There’s a reason. Underneath the laughs, the play remains as smartly entertaining as ever. The oft-performed piece about love, marriage, and mistaken identity (not necessarily in any order) has some serious undertones about the dangers of gossip and shaming. During the play, we realize just how little has changed— except that in 2017, there are more sophisticated ways to spread that gossip: namely, social media. Make no mistake, however: Much Ado About Nothing is indeed a comedy, with New York Shakespeare Exchange’s lively new reinvention of The Bard’s timeless piece incorporating elements of farce, word play, and even slapstick. Intentionally or not, Ross Williams‘ renegade adaption also allows the actors themselves to occasionally poke some gentle fun at the playwright’s famously quaint, overindulgent dialogue— and it suits this production perfectly.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy Shakespeare comedies and like the authenticity of his words.

Don't see it if You are not into Old English.