"Full of intrigue... lush and fantastical." - The New York Times
"Probably the most intriguing version of Hamlet I have ever seen!" - Times Square Chronicles
"Akunin's script is dazzling, and his new (or should we say alternate) Hamlet is a breathtaking journey: full of wit, humor, tragedy, and twists." - Stage Buddy
"A fresh interpretation of Hamlet has hit the NY stage... Solidly directed with clever stylistic choices by Irina Gachechiladze and led by a powerhouse cast" - Via Broadway
"Shakespeare's Hamlet, made into a detective story, investigates international political intrigues and flirts with the dichotomy between fiction and reality" - Theatre is Easy
"Striking presentational elements, terrific direction, fine performances and an interesting concept" - Theatrescene
"Akunin is brilliant" - JustOffBj.com
"Scenes are made more spectacular by Giya Kancheli's sound score which feels light, like pinpricks on the skin." - OffOffOnline
"Witty and sharp language... from a writer particularly sensitive to political upheavals and crime" - The Knockturnal
"One of 'the Best Off-Off Broadway' shows!" - TimeOutNY
"Not to miss! Akunin's adaptation illuminates a contemporary international political issue: how to eradicate the old to make way for the new." - Playbill.com