Twelfth Night (The Flea Theatre) NYC Reviews and Tickets

74%

(41 Reviews)

Positive

76%

Mixed

22%

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Enchanting, Confusing

About the Show

A new take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy set in the decadent and lavish roaring 1920s.

This new production of Twelfth Night features the grace and style of The Great Gatsby with the seedy underground jazz clubs of the 1920s and original music and choreography to bring the bygone era to new life.

The story focuses on twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated from one another after a violent shipwreck. Viola, who disguises herself as a man, falls in love with Duke Orsino, who himself loves Countess Olivia. Countless other hijinks ensue as Viola bumbles her way through this new world that she finds herself in.

Member Reviews (41)

Unpolished but spirited production of, One of will's best comedies

See it if entertaining: playing on mistaken identity, lands desired laughs; added music & dance enhance; enthusiastic (unpolished) performances

Don't see it if when 12th Night's fully realized, it's incandescent, this isn't; acting's uneven/amateurish; attempt to set in 1920s jazz era not convincing

Clever idea, Confusing, Slow

See it if 20's theme with jazz music, some dancing Shakespeare.

Don't see it if Too long, and I couldn't follow at times and I know the story

Language all over the place, Applaud attempt, Some good performances, Dance sequences forced, Scene shifts killed pace

See it if want a decent community theater attempt at Shakespeare set in the 1920s with original music & at least 5 excellent acting performances

Don't see it if no patience for pacing, casting, directing, miscues OR you can't honor the attempt

Uneven direction, Underdeveloped, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if you want to get rid of some of the bad taste that the Public's As You Like It left in your mouth

Don't see it if you want a fully developed and prepared concept by director Alexis Confer Read more

Overrated, Fluffy, Good singing, Disappointing, Ambitious

See it if u'll enjoy an earnest well-intentioned community theatre production w/added singing & dancing which isn't integrated well into the play.

Don't see it if you expect consistently good acting.A few of the performances were good, but a couple were very weak. Costumes were also all over the place.

Confusing

See it if into the bard's work set in the roaring '20s. An amiable troupe employing natural acting and musicianship; some good performances.

Don't see it if well... it is all over the place. The '20s angle came off forced, and despite my familiarity with the play, I found it hard to follow. Read more

Quirky, Disappointing, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You want to see a cute 'community theater' - like production set in the 1920s with singing and dancing.

Don't see it if You want a NYC-professional playing of this Shakespearian classic. You like Shakespeare in its original form.

A must-see for shakespeare’s fans, A great performance!, Enthusiastic cast!, Well-acted!

See it if You love Shakespearean plays. You’ll be delighted by an enthusiastic and prepared cast.

Don't see it if You care little for Shakespeare‘a plays with convoluted plots. Although I still think you should go for the verbose intellectual stimulation Read more

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