Shakespeare's play Richard II is not a comedy. Nor was it meant to be. Yet you wouldn't know it judging from the random outbursts of titters and even the occasional guffaw from among audience members at the very sight of Michael Urie in the title role in Red Bull Theater's production of the play, opening tonight at Astor Place Theatre.
SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:10PM on November 10, 2025