Steeped in humor and an acceptance, this musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like’ can’t help but make you feel good.
Orlando encounters Rosalind in disguise as Ganymede in the forest of Arden in San Francisco Playhouse’s musical version adaptation of “As You Like It.”There’s never a bad time to introduce a new musical based on one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.
The large cast of 17 has its risks right now, as evidenced by opening night being delayed two weeks because of COVID cases among the ensemble, but it’s full of strong performances. Michael Gene Sullivan is a warm, good-humored presence as Duke Senior, who holds court in the forest after being deposed by his villainous brother, Duke Frederick . The Duke’s infectious optimism is comically countered by the melancholy Jaques’ gloomy cynicism . Nicholas Yenson’s amusingly out-of-his element jester Touchstone also provides plenty of mocking commentary as a foil for the young lovers.
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