For anyone who hasn't seen Jonathan Cake in Much Ado About Nothing at the Duke....

[April Saul]

Posted: 3/28/13 at 12:27am

Go! You have only another week or so left to catch this. I saw it today--perhaps it was a good thing that Motown had no mezz tickets left for their matinee, because that was what I'd set out to do!--and it is just delightful. The acting and staging both wonderful, but man, that Cake is irresistable! I'd just about follow him anywhere at this point...and the tickets are so discounted that it's really a terrific deal.

Sorry if there are pre-existing threads on this; I think it was mentioned here some time ago, but I couldn't find them and felt compelled to post. There are so many not-great productions on Broadway just steps away from this theater, and this Much Ado was pure pleasure, at least for me

[quitetheatrical23]

Posted: 3/28/13 at 2:44am

I second that! I saw the show this afternoon as well and thought it was terrific. one of the best productions of Much Ado I have seen and I have seen quite a few. Maggie Siff was also great...

[PalJoey]

Posted: 3/28/13 at 7:23am

Thanks. I hadn't heard about this.

[April Saul]

Posted: 3/28/13 at 9:51am

Yes, Maggie was terrific, too! If anyone needs a discount code, PM me...I would love to see more folks make it to this.

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 3/30/13 at 2:10pm

Based on April's recommendation I went to this last night and am so glad I did.

Jonathan Cake is pure perfection as Benedick. The scene where he was duped into thinking Beatrice has feelings for him was HILARIOUS! Plus it must be noted that Jonathan Cake is so hot and sexy in this role it's enough to drive you mad.

I also enjoyed Maggie Siff and the young actor who played Claudio. I hope to see him do more stage work. A very promising talent.

The direction, costumes and music were all delightful. Don't miss this one.