Henry IV, Part I at Antaeus Theater

Henry IV, Part I

Antaeus Theater
110 E. Broadway Glendale

Shakespeare's growing-up tale of a young man caught between the joys of hanging around London pubs with the drunken and immoral Falstaff, and taking his rightful place beside his father as a prince fighting to maintain the crown amidst civil war, is part comedy and part tragedy. From drunken revelry to the bloody battlefield, this engaging tale of fathers and sons remains one of Shakespeare's most exciting histories.

Thru - May 3, 2015

Show Times TBA

Show Type: Drama

Box Office: 818-506-1983

www.antaeus.org/

Henry IV, Part I Reviews

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Stage and Cinema - Recommended

"...Whether the Antaeus Company is cleverly trying to tell a bigger modern story through Shakespeare's late 16th-century construct or carelessly reducing the bigger history to a smaller one, the basic tenets remain confirmed and well presented. Hal grows up, Henry loosens up, and Falstaff is just funny enough. The bottom line here is that you don't need to be an English historian to enjoy watching Henry IV Part 1…but it might help."

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- Jesse Herwitz

StageHappenings.com - Recommended

"...Antaeus – a clever font of talents, both before us and as support – has presented us a terrific partner-cast production of 1 Henry IV on their tiny stage. Both casts were directed by veteran Michael Murray on Francois-Pierre Couture's excellent minimalist set, under Michael Gend's expressive lighting - they do spend their limited monies wisely there."

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- Dale Reynolds

Neon Tommy - Not Recommended

"...Anteaus's "Henry IV, Part I" is generally uninspired, difficult to access and, frankly, tedious. The production's insistence on revering the text without meeting it halfway puts insurmountable demands on the audience and makes the world of the play (if there is any) extremely difficult to access."

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- Ryan David McRee

NoHoArtsDistrict - Recommended

"...This is a compelling and poetic version of what could easily have been, in lesser hands, mere syllables and syntax."

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- Radomir Vojtech Luza

Culture Spot LA - Recommended

"...While the set is minimal and the costuming takes the form of dark modern suits and plain dresses, there is certainly enough in the drama to keep us entertained. With nefarious plotters, the swordfights and especially the antics of Falstaff, Henry IV is a must-see for Shakespeare fans as well as those who simply appreciate the art of acting and want to see one of this stage season's most titanic performances."

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- David Maurer

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Henry IV, Part I Reviews

Stage and Cinema - Recommended

StageHappenings.com - Recommended

Neon Tommy - Not Recommended

NoHoArtsDistrict - Recommended

Culture Spot LA - Recommended

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