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    4.6 (825 reviews)
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    With our complimentary cocktails!
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: A great drunken party, with a side of Shakespeare. We got some discount tickets through a friend and it seemed like a theater experience right up our alley, as we are not theater people. The theater itself was small and guerilla-style, with seating around the room and the "stage" being the floor in the middle. We were offered a complimentary small cocktail upon arrival and were encouraged to drink throughout the night, as befitting the name of the production. The gimmick here is that one of the leads has to do 4 shots of vodka at the beginning of the play, and possibly 2 more shots during the performance, by the pleasure of the "king and queen" (2 people who opted to pay more $$ to sit in the special seats). The play of the night was Romeo & Juliet, and our Romeo dutifully downed the 4 shots and we were off to the races. All the actors play multiple parts, and everyone was great, we were especially impressed with the guy who played Mercutio and the priest, who had some amazing acrobatic moves and put the sexy in sexy priest when he doffed his habit to grind along to Ginuwine's "Pony", a la Magic Mike! During the performance there were some stopping points, where the king and queen rang a little bell and had Romeo drink some more, which they did. I mean, why wouldn't you? Needless to say, it was total mayhem, but it was really fun and we had a great time. If you're up for some very irreverent Shakespeare, this is for you.

    Alisa J.

    Went and saw the Halloween special drunk Dracula. This show was absolutely hilarious. Loved it so much and I liked how they were interactive with the audience. Great comedy show.

    Dwain C.

    Colloquially, it's an absolute hoot! Bawdy, hilarious and an incredibly intimate atmosphere with theatre characters we all grew up with. We bought tickets based on a rec from an old work colleague. His wife was playing Juliet and It was a delightful way to spend our last night in NYC. Would go again!

    Drunk Dracula for October!
    Noah J.

    Wonderful performance and great little venue. They keep it funny, fun and short enough not to get annoying. Drinks are slow but for this kind of event reasonably priced. I would absolutely recommend.

    The Romeo shot upon entry to the theater
    Lou A.

    The show was so entertaining that I saw it twice this past weekend. Service was great and the staff was attentive. The cast was versatile and excellent with their characters and improvisation. Not your typical Shakespearean play but definitely one fitting for the times we are in. I would highly recommend this production if you're looking for something fun and different to watch.

    Catina S.

    Ehhh the reviews were good on Google and yelp. It was $29 on Groupon. It wasn't that funny to be honest. they are lucky I didn't pay full price. I would've been totally pissed. Also the drinks were $20 and there was no liquor in it at all so this is just a ploy to get you to come by drinks at the bar. The lady comes around with the last call sign when it's almost over but why buy non-alcoholic drinks I don't think the actors are really drinking. It wasn't funny to me, but to each his own.

    The cast posing with our honorary patron queen
    Brian M.

    If you're not necessarily a fan of Shakespeare, but your wife is then Drunk Shakespeare is a definite win/win compromise. First off everyone is offered a shot on the way in. That's a positive start right there. The drinks are a bit pricey, but hey you are in New York so get over yourself and enjoy. There is drink service right to your seat throughout the show. There's also not a bad seat anywhere within the cozy little performance area. Finally the performers are just fun people enjoying what they are doing. Plenty of energy and plenty of laughs. I was so pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. Keep up the great work Drunk Shakespeare.

    Brenda F.

    Total chaos, super funny, with a bit of everything. Improv at it's finest is the only way to describe it. Your ticket comes with a shot included ( it is drunk Shakespeare after all).I honestly did not remember Macbeth storyline since I read this ages ago in high school. I went with zero expectations, and it was honestly such a unique fun experience. Balcony seats are best in this small library theater,but that's my personal preference. Get the Groupon and save some $$. Bring your friends and prepare to laugh so hard. Definitely do it at least once.

    Jimmy K.

    OMG! What an experience. We laughed so much and had a great time. The entire cast is so talented and entertaining. The improv and the jokes are so relevant. They update their material to keep up with pop culture. They performed Macbeth and crushed it. Even if you don't know Shakespeare it is worth checking out for the humor alone. Highly recommend

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    Amazing! Such a fantastically entertaining show! If you have the chance, sit close, drink lots and revel in the talent!

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    This show was amazing. Loved the actors and audience interaction. Would come and watch again.

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    Absolutely great show. The slayer drink was delicious. Sorry I broke the glass

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    The most you can have in an hour and a half. The cast was excellent and the atmosphere was laid back. Loved every minute!

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    Amazing show entertaining and they were super talented !! Thank you for sharing your talent and amazing acting

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    Ask the Community - Drunk Shakespeare

    Is it 21+?

    Yes!

    How expensive are drinks during the show? I bought floor seating and don't want to break the bank even more.

    We got 2 drinks and chips for $35

    What's the dress code?

    I wore nice jeans and a flowy top. Some are more dressed up. Just wear comfy shoes as you climb a lot of stairs.

    What's the best seating?

    Floor seating is fun if you enjoy interacting with the cast but is a little more $$

    Has anyone been able to successfully redeem their yelp deal? I have gottenno response from venue or?

    I would hop on Groupon and grab that deal instead. It's a way better deal and I can vouch that it works.

    Is the Late show different from the other show times?

    All the shows are different in what is depicted. You could go to the show three different times and see different things, and that's what makes it unique.

    1. Do they serve food or should we plan on eating dinner before the show? 2. Any dinner spot…

    They do have light snacks available for purchase but no real food, so plan for dinner before or after!

    Do they ever do anything other than MacBeth?

    I have seen it twice, 2015 and 2017, both times were Macbeth and the same drunk actor. I think they do change drunk actors but not sure how often. They were suppose to add a second play but not sure if that has happened yet.

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    Would love to see them reenact another Shakespeare play besides MacBeth (Romeo and Juliet would be amazing).

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