Sam Mendes stages impressive Shakespeare production at BAM
BY MICHAEL SOMMERS
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
OFF BROADWAY REVIEW
Said to be Shakespeare’s first big hit and also the first of his plays to be acted professionally in America (in 1750), “Richard III” has remained among his most popular works for more than 400 years.
The 1593 drama is certain to be a huge hit all over again at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Harvey Theater, where The Bridge Project’s impressive production opened on Wednesday with Kevin Spacey providing a truly memorable performance in the title role.
Good luck in nabbing a ticket – but if you are a fan of Shakespeare and Spacey, you really should try, since both are in tremendous form.
