Great Lakes Theatre
September 27-October 20, 2013
http:www.greatlakestheater.org or 216-241-6000
http:www.greatlakestheater.org or 216-241-6000
For this production of “Richard III,” the
script has been significantly cut for greater expedience, restructured for
enhanced comprehension, restaged in a contemporary setting to facilitate
relevance, and performed with remarkable skill and artistry. Purists will see all these alterations as
blasphemous; the rest of us will simply thank director Joseph Hanreddy as we
leave the theater at a reasonable time and after being thoroughly entertained.
Roy Berko.
RICHARD
is a finely crafted production and is a perfect compliment to SWEENEY TODD as the partners of the “
maniacs gone wrong” duet that comprises
Great Lakes Theatre’s fall 2013-2014 season. Go see both!
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.Fran Heller
There are few moments in theater making when every element of the production melds into a perfect whole. Richard III is one such, a masterpiece and one of the most thrilling Great Lakes Theater productions of Shakespeare in recent memory. While there is plenty of bloodletting in director Joseph Hanreddy's masterful production, what struck me about his contemporary take is how relevant this 500-year-old history play remains.
To see a full review of this show, read Fran Heller's review at the Cleveland Jewish News
Mark Horning
Richard III by Great Lakes Theater is must see
Shakespeare that will impress everyone with its sharp execution. Newcomers and long standing fans of the Bard
will agree that this is truly an exceptional performance that should be shared
by all.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.Christine Howey
The
cast is led ably by Lynn Robert Berg as Richard, limping about on his twisted
legs as he coos and snarls to put people in their place. It is a masterful and
often witty performance that never becomes tiresome.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
Andrea Simakis
What I can say is go see it! What I can say is--bravo!
To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.
Art Thomas
There's more to this reimagined production than contemporary costumes. Messengers deliver communications through cell phones and computers appear on the battlefield. At the core however, Lynn Robert Berg captivates the audience with the evil title character. Joseph Hanreddy's direction effectively capitalizes on the extremes in what might be Shakespeare's most passion filled play.
Click here to read the complete review at WestLife
