Tony Award winner Kenny Leon directs an all-black staging of Shakespeare’s cherished comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication for The Public's free, outdoor summer season. More…
In this modern production, we find the community of Messina celebrating a break from an ongoing war. But not all is peaceful amid the revelry, as old rivals engage in a battle of wits, unexpected foes plot revenge, and young lovers are caught in a tumultuous courtship – until love proves the ultimate trickster, and undoes them all.
See it if you like creative Shakesp. Set in 2019 Georgia. Benedick shines. Crowd pleaser. Fast paced, but long...some slow spots.
Don't see it if you want to hear the verse spoken well by all actors; some do better than others. Still, a clever, well-directed adaptation.
See it if 1 of Will's great comedies; high-energy, laugh-out-loud production; beautiful singing & kinetic dance
Don't see it if best when Beatrice & Benedick jousting w each other are equals, here Bea dominates Ben; broad in your face production lacks wit
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See it if you’re looking for a fresh, modern interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. The acting is terrific.
Don't see it if you’re a Shakespeare purist. Also, the last 2 minutes suffers from a forced message that’s completely irrelevant to the play. Very strange.
See it if You enjoy a good Shakespeare play. Great acting, singing, and story. Super funny and accessible.
Don't see it if You are tired of Much Ado About nothing and have seen it enough. Putting it in the modern era didn't really serve the story.
See it if So good the repartee sounds unscripted. Most entertaining comedy I’ve seen in a while. Shakespeare in the Park at its best.
Don't see it if you prefer productions that are stilted, antiquated, & ultimately disposable for being so disengaged from what’s enduringly funny/relatable.
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See it if you like adaptations that remain faithful but contextualization and line delivery is modern. Wonderful performance from Danielle Brooks.
Don't see it if you don't like any Shakespeare, you do not like political context, do not want to sit outside. Around 3 hours including intermission.
See it if A terrific cast brings this classic to life in a new way. The use of modern music enhances the play. Great costumes.
Don't see it if If you're not fond of Shakespeare, or if you prefer your Shakespeare old-style, maybe this isn't for you. Poor you.
See it if great acting in a play one has seen so often. well stage and never dragged.
Don't see it if seen too many Much Ados. Another one is not really needed. The contemporary thing seems to be just tacked-on that didn't add anything.
See it if you want wonderfully staged Shakespeare comedy set in contemporary black America. Funny, entertaining. Great acting, esp. Brooks & Coleman.
Don't see it if you don't want Shakespeare's original text, albeit made accessible by great performances/staging. A trifle long at times, but quite good.
See it if You want to see one of the best Beatrice's ever or a fabulous night out in the park. I wish more Shakespeare were done in this style.
Don't see it if No real reason not to, unless you hate Shakespeare comedies or getting rained on.
See it if You like Shakespeare as performed by the Public Theater in Central Park, you will be delighted with this interpretation.Great fun!
Don't see it if You prefer Shakespeare perforned in the traditional manner with no undates & music.
See it if You want a thoroughly delightful rendering of one of the Bard's most effervescent pieces.
Don't see it if You do not care one whit for any sort of contemporary takes on Shakespeare's work.
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See it if you love Shakespeare and you don't mind updated versions as long as they are true to the spirit of the original.
Don't see it if you don't like Shakespeare OR you don't like Shakespeare if it is updated or has any changes in time and place.
See it if You like Shakespeare in an original away
Don't see it if Updating Shakespeare bothers you.
See it if Such a fresh take on my favorite Shakespeare play. Resonant messaging for today’s climate with songs and performances that enhanced it all.
Don't see it if You don’t want your Shakespeare relevant and accessible, as it was meant to be! Also Danielle brooks was a wonder!
See it if you love Shakespeare, Shakespeare in the Park & NYC - this is a great production with a modern twist that delights and feels relevant to all
Don't see it if lots of characters are too hard for you to keep track of. It's long -- 2.5 hours.
See it if you love great performances al fresco.
Don't see it if you aren't a Shakespeare fan in general. Despite the modern setting, this one feels very traditional in execution.
See it if you want to see a different presentation of shakespeare. normally don't like shakespeare but this I got into
Don't see it if you enjoy typical presentation of this type of play
See it if this modern day version of Shakespeare shows that The Bard's work never goes out of date. Wonderful cast puts women in charge.
Don't see it if you don't like intelligent comedy wonderfully presented in a glorious setting.
See it if Shakepeare set in present day Atlanta with upper-class black people with "street" energy. "Stacy Abrams 2020" poster looms unexplained.
Don't see it if You want to see a seriously conceived Shakespearean production and are not interested in a Showtime at the Apollo or flash over substance.
See it if One of the best productions of Shakespeare in the park
Don't see it if You only like classic Shakespeare
See it if Exuberant, near-perfect staging that brings out the text's magic, all while feeling like a John Legend concert.
Don't see it if I could quibble with the ending or some actors' chemistry, but it wouldn't diminish this excellent production hitting all the right notes.
See it if you've never seen Much Ado before or can't get enough of it. This adaptation is fun and original in a lot of ways. B&B are great to watch.
Don't see it if you'll be bothered by a production that doesn't succeed in every sense. Some characters/scenes are stronger than others.
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See it if you like Shakespeare's comedies and enjoy a fresh interpretation with an excellent cast.
Don't see it if you do not want to laugh!