Henry V (Hamlet Isn't Dead)
Henry V (Hamlet Isn't Dead)
79%

Henry V (Hamlet Isn't Dead) NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%
(30 Ratings)
Positive
80%
Mixed
20%
Negative
0%
Members say
Entertaining, Clever, Funny, Great acting, Delightful

About the Show

Hamlet Isn’t Dead’s all-female production of Shakespeare's complex, swashbuckling history play tackles the pursuit of glory, the pleasure of humor, and even a little French romance.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (30)

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32 Reviews | 9 Followers
82%
Delightful, Entertaining, Great Acting, Quirky

See it if You like a tight and well-paced cut of Shakespeare, you're excited by the well-executed concept, you like pop music

Don't see it if The quality of the acting runs the gamut from outstanding to meh and you can't get past that, you like bells and whistles.

104 Reviews | 15 Followers
74%
Entertaining, Funny, Great Acting, Great Singing

See it if Megan Greener as Henry V is a delight - she captures Henry's charisma and pathos in a unique and powerful way.

Don't see it if The directing was effective for character work but at points it was hard to follow WHERE certain characters were and what they were doing.

1 Review | 0 Followers
84%
Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Funny

See it if You're a fan of classical acting and get excited watching professionals dealing with Shakespeare's language in an efficient way.

Don't see it if You are "unfortunately" not ready for gender mixed roles plays

31 Reviews | 7 Followers
80%
Entertaining, Great Acting, Great Singing, Resonant, Thought-Provoking

See it if you enjoy some bad ass bitches taking on the bard! The performances are spectacular!

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare.

55 Reviews | 76 Followers
75%
Funny, Great Acting, Intelligent, Intense

See it if you like condensed versions of classics that tell the same tale, in the original language, but add modern elements, often humorous.

Don't see it if you prefer your Shakespeare free of modern taint; you hate trying to figure out WTF the actors are saying bc, face it, the language is wack.

91 Reviews | 11 Followers
60%
Confusing, Disappointing, Overrated, Slow

See it if you want to lend support to young female company, with good intentions

Don't see it if some racing thru the lines without imparting weight or meaning, running around (tiny stage) without meaning.. might confound you...

2 Reviews | 1 Follower
90%
Clever, Great Singing, Hilarious, Quirky, Relevant

See it if you want to witness an example of an strong, benevolent leader in the midst of war, and appreciate great comedic timing.

Don't see it if you are looking for a serious, "typical" production of Shakespeare.

1 Review | 0 Followers
100%
Absorbing, Intense, Refreshing, Resonant, Thought-Provoking

See it if Fierce ladies, fierce speeches, fierce acting. Henry V is Shakespeare's Wonder Woman with this all female tour de force!

Don't see it if You do not want to support an awesome young company putting on great shows

Critic Reviews (1)

Classical NYC
August 1st, 2017

"A riotous and nuanced 'Henry V'...Rightmyer offers one of the most intelligent cuts of the script I have ever seen...The cast works truly as an ensemble, so that it seems almost disingenuous to single any one actor out for her contribution to the whole...The St. Crispin Day's speech...is given new breath, new desperation, new hope and vitality in Greener's honest telling...One of the best productions of this play it has been my pleasure to attend. Highly recommended."
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