A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Classical Theatre of Harlem) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Expertly realized Shakespeare -- mash-up with Harlem Renaissance, Duke Ellington, Cotton Club, world class jazz singers/dancers -- appeals.

Don't see it if If you want to deprive yourself of exquisite theater. Read more

See it if you're a fan of the great Classical Theater of Harlem & its creative take on the ol' Bard; want to see a Broadway-worthy show done al fresco

Don't see it if you like your Shakespeare un-messed-with & indoors; you think the Delacorte has a lock on these plays ( not so! 🙂) Read more

See it if You'd like a thoughtful reimagining of Shakespeare that keeps the tried and true source material while injecting vibrancy thru a modern take

Don't see it if You are a Shakespeare purist or don't like Shakespeare's work, or if you don't like outdoor shows staged in an amphitheater-style venue. Read more

See it if Quintessential NY summer vibes event! Another fun, LOLing production that really owns it with Harlem cultural influences. Excellent cast.

Don't see it if Russell Peters is out most of the run, outdoors (bugs), harder to hear, some parts got slow, non traditional. 2 hours; no intermission. Read more

See it if This is Shakespeare as it should be. It is not a profound play but here it is done perfectly

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare but you will miss a classic Read more

See it if You are looking for a night at the theatre that feels like a love letter to theatre itself and also a fun night out.

Don't see it if You are a Shakespeare purist. There are many ad libs and generous cuts, as with most modern productions of the comedies. Read more

See it if You like a Harlem-centric Midsummer Nigt's Dream, with jazz flavor, and you want some outdoor theatre with the Delacorte closed.

Don't see it if You're expecting it to be completely faithful to the Bard.

See it if into a creative, Jazzy take on a classic. Great comic performances, adding clever innuendos and topical comments. Colorful, great costumes.

Don't see it if well... despite the excellence, it felt slow in some scenes; we are not done tweaking the bard!