The Tempest (Gallery Players) NYC Reviews and Tickets

77%

(19 Reviews)

Positive

84%

Mixed

16%

Negative

Members say

Ambitious, Entertaining, Quirky, Great acting, Delightful

About the Show

Gallery Players presents Shakespeare’s classic, "The Tempest," a timeless tale of young love, old enemies, and the magic of storytelling.

From the show:

Exiled to a fantastical island, Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, unleashes a storm to shipwreck his traitor brother Antonio and the complicit Queen Alonsa of Naples, causing them to believe they are marooned on the island. Wanting to protect his daughter Miranda, and plotting to seek revenge using illusion and skillful manipulation, Prospero’s machinations ultimately bring about revelations, redemption, and newfound love.

Member Reviews (19)

Ambitious, Edgy, Well staged, Intelligent, Slow

See it if Streamlined, inclusive & gender neutral this Tempest emphasizes the rustic comedy/Caliban section over the aging, circumspect Prospero

Don't see it if Text & vocals take a back seat to Palmer's busy, showy staging despite non-existent set Fine principals but Cuskern's Prospero carries show

Smart, Clear arc, Some strong performances, Shoestring production

See it if you love the play & would like to see a fairly complete version.

Don't see it if you are looking for a blockbuster production. Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

July 23rd, 2019

Dan Rubins

"Not sufficiently gripping or consistently crystal-clear...What does stand out about this production, though, is the Gallery Players' vibrant commitment to inclusive casting...This 'Tempest' asks us to share Miranda's vision of a world where those differences no longer alienate us."
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