THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Reviews

[RyToast1]

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Reviews#1

Posted: 11/14/10 at 12:22pm

Hey guys, I didn't see a review thread, and I think it's odd that this is out since the Playbill article said

"In a rare move, producers are asking that the press delays publishing their reviews until Nov. 16, in order to avoid conflicts with the opening of the Broadway holiday musical Elf on Nov. 14."

but here is the glowing review from the Times.

http://theater.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/theater/reviews/14merchant.html?ref=theater

[NYadgal]

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Reviews#2

Posted: 11/14/10 at 8:03pm

I think the Times review nailed it.

It's a SPELLBINDING production, with such nuanced performances. I was absolutely captivated by it.

Al Pacino and Lily Rabe are both brilliant - and the strength which Ms. Rabe shows in performing during this period of grief and mourning is magnificent.

Brilliant, brilliant.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[dramamama611]

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Reviews#2

Posted: 11/14/10 at 8:59pm

I'm hoping to see this, but the ticket price is keeping it dangling like a carrot in front of me.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Kad]

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Reviews#3

Posted: 11/14/10 at 9:42pm

I loved the production in the park, particularly Lily Rabe. I'm glad to see it hasn't lost its magic. It was easily one of the best productions of a Shakespeare play I have seen.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[themysteriousgrowl]

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Reviews#4

Posted: 11/15/10 at 7:57am

Absolutely phenomenal. Brantley's got it right, and most of the other critics agree, it seems, with a few minor quibbles here and there (though there doesn't seem to be a concensus on any perceived weaknesses). Rabe, Pacino, and and Jennings are giving three of the best performances in the city right now.

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[ColorTheHours048]

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Reviews#5

Posted: 11/15/10 at 1:37pm

Lily Rabe's performance alone is worth the price of admission. Throw in an almost equally incredible performance by Al Pacino and a near-perfect production of a difficult Shakespeare piece and you've got quite the night at the theatre. I haven't seen the production on Broadway, but I can say without a doubt that this is probably the best show currently running.