The Taming of the Shrew (Delacorte)
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The Taming of the Shrew (Delacorte)
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The Taming of the Shrew (Delacorte) NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%
(189 Ratings)
Positive
83%
Mixed
12%
Negative
5%
Members say
Clever, Great acting, Entertaining, Funny, Ambitious

About the Show

As part of its free Shakespeare in the Park lineup, The Public Theater presents the Bard's zany comedy of the sexes with an all-female cast. Starring Tony winner Janet McTeer and directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (189)

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33 Reviews | 13 Followers
86
Clever, Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if Really clever concept on this sexist play. I was definitely entertained and enjoyed the rocking out at bows. Such a fun evening!

Don't see it if you're not a fan of all same sex casts.

36 Reviews | 9 Followers
86
Absorbing, Clever, Great acting, Hilarious

See it if You know who Jacquetta of Luxemborg is You can stand Shakespeare You want to hear Judy Gold break the fourth wall

Don't see it if You get offended easily You don't know what you're getting into You don't understand Shakespeare

35 Reviews | 6 Followers
85
Ambitious, Relevant, Refreshing, Hilarious

See it if you enjoy Shakespeare and all-women casts

Don't see it if You are easily offended by misogyny, even when it's being lampooned

26 Reviews | 13 Followers
85
Clever, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if you enjoy fresh, new takes on the Bard and his work powered by an all-woman cast and director!

Don't see it if you don't enjoy many liberties taken both in design and text.

37 Reviews | 6 Followers
85
Clever, Original, Refreshing, Funny, Great acting

See it if You love clever interpretations of classic works, are looking for a classic New York experience, don't mind waiting in line for tickets

Don't see it if You like shows performed exactly the way they were written, you plan out your theater tix months in advance, you don't like sitting outdoors

45 Reviews | 76 Followers
82
Ambitious, Couple of standout performances, Original, Modern, Still cliched

See it if you like non-traditional Shakespeare. Janet McTee's Petruchio is sexier than any male lead I've ever seen. Gayle Rankin's Bianca STEALS IT!

Don't see it if you are not familiar with the original. Kiss Me Kate is not enough. Attacked the misogyny head on, but fell head first into racial tropes.

30 Reviews | 9 Followers
80
Clever, Hilarious, Great acting

See it if You want to see a hilarious female-driven take on this problematic Shakespeare classic

Don't see it if You're an actual mysogynist, or if you can't bear Shakespeare being tampered with.

26 Reviews | 6 Followers
80
Clever, Confusing, Funny, Original, Refreshing

See it if like Shakespeare

Don't see it if you don't like modern stagings of Shakespeare

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