I can guarantee you that this "Measure . . ." will be like no other that you have seen. Some viewers will say that Falls has taken liberties with Shakespeare; but hey, my own opinion is that Shakespeare himself did whatever it took to get people into his theatre. As usual, the Goodman has gone overboard with the scenery; but that means you'll love this show if you like nifty movable stage sets. With a lot of scenery, a large ensemble of actors, and groovy 1970's disco music, it's easy to become distracted. I nearly missed at least two really important bits of action, and the lady next to me missed them entirely, which made her experience of the play completely different from mine. Try to stay focused on the crucial action or character of the moment (if you can determine what that is), because unexpected things happen, especially in the final moments of the play. It's a unique experience, and an unforgettable evening.

this is nothing but a ridiculous and pretentious exercise in reciting a "newly" defined Shakespeare in a macabre jungle of sex, corruption and dirt. Falls tries to shock through a raw treatment, juxtaposing promiscuity, music of the 70s, all the dirt-and-drugs of the 70s' “freedom,” and a poor re-write and “actualized” script that delivers un-“delightful” Hieronymus-Bosch-imagery. this equation of Shock+Shakespeare is too much of a viable combination for one stage.

alas, this is a[nother of Falls’] failed experiment if not, ultimately, an insult to the [paying] audience.

Overall enjoyed the performance. Some of the blocking seemed a bit awkward and some of the actors seemed to overact. Either some of the humor or urgency were missed by overacting. But all in all enjoyed the show.