Twelfth Night (Court Square Theater) NYC Reviews and Tickets

83%

(29 Ratings)

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Members say

Entertaining, Clever, Funny, Delightful, Great acting

About the Show

Shakespeare's timeless play is portrayed inclusively by a young, talented cast.

Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare's most cherished works, remains timeless in its capacity to blend comedy and moral exploration, tackling themes of truth, loyalty, and deceit. Its "Happy Ending" is, at best, a compromise, highlighting the diverse approaches we all adopt when confronting emotional challenges.

Using these techniques, the play resonates with contemporary audiences just as it did centuries ago, encouraging us to perceive gender and fluidity as integral aspects of the human experience, not modern novelties.

This rendition, featuring a young, talented cast selected for their abilities rather than any considerations of race or gender, aspires to be inclusive, open-minded, and inquisitive, all while examining the underlying humor in the human condition, in alignment with Shakespeare's original intent.

Show-Score Member Reviews (29)

Great acting, Funny, Enchanting, Clever, Entertaining

See it if You're game for a fun take on a classic, performed by a talented cast making creative use of a small, intimate theatre

Don't see it if If you dislike modern anachronisms in your Shakespeare, or expect elaborate sets & costumes

Refreshing, Great singing, Great acting, Funny, Absorbing

See it if you like Shakespeare and comedy

Don't see it if you’re looking for a big production with musical acts

Hilarious, Great acting, Delightful

See it if Hilarious and energetic performance. A lot of great comedic choices

Don't see it if Ran long. No good if you can't handle some Shakespeare

Delightful, Clever, Great singing, Great acting, Hilarious

See it if Great perf of a complex comedy where same-sex attraction is as relevant today as it was centuries ago. Each character is well-played &*

Don't see it if Some unnecessary loud moments. Shakespearean language: not my cup of tea. Read more

Mixed acting, Holds your interest, Funny, Fun

See it if you enjoy Shakespeare - this is the best adaptation I have seen this year. If you enjoy off-Broadway productions. This was fun.

Don't see it if You expect Broadway caliber actors (some are good, others are lacking). If you dislike modern takes or music in your Shakespeare plays Read more

Ambitious, Refreshing, Hilarious, Great acting, Entertaining

See it if you enjoy Shakespeare’s works and wanna see a modern take on Twelfth Night. Talented young cast. Energetic and exquisite acting.

Don't see it if you hope for classic acting style or expect big production. Although the stage is small, it is well used.

Hilarious, Great writing

See it if you want to see a very basic and solid production of one Shakespeare's more fun plays.

Don't see it if you want more frills in the production, classic styles of acting as the cast is funny but not as big in performance as traditional Read more

Funny, Entertaining, Great acting, Minimalist, Promising

See it if you like to see/support young cast in their dedicated/passionate acting in a promising production that just need work in set/costume design

Don't see it if expecting elaborate/big production. Though in small venue, stage & space is well used for maximum cast movements in minimalist stage design.

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