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Hark! Gather ye, O lovers of mirth and merriment, for the hour is nigh to revel in the hilarious chaos that is Drunk Shakespeare - a New York Times Critics’ Pick! Bring the Juliet to your Romeo, and partake in a rollicking journey through the Bard’s finest works, with a belly full of laughter! Think an uproarious mashup of Shakespeare’s genius with a modern boozy twist.
Grab your $29 pulse (a $59 Value) for a Balcony Ticket and behold the chaos from high above! For 90 glorious minutes, five brave thespians shall perform scenes from Shakespeare’s majestic plays, but with an improv spin! One of the actors will drink five shots before stepping onto the stage - it's a sight worth seeing, indeed!
Go bigger with the $39 pulse (a $73 Value) for a Mezzanine Ticket. Four sober actors endeavor to keep the script in hand whilst the inebriated one stumbles, fumbles, and delivers lines that might be as Shakespeare never intended. You may even find the scene gets interactive from time to time!
Finally, go for the best seat in the house with this $49 pulse (a $93 Value) for a Stage Side Ticket. You're guaranteed a front-row seat to the most uproarious debauchery! Picture this: Hamlet, stumbling through his famed soliloquy while giggling like a jester at the court.
To go, or not to go - there is no question! With a group of friends or flying solo, Drunk Shakespeare is a live theater experience like none other...
$39 For a Mezzanine Ticket To Drunk Shakespeare (a $73 Value)
$49 For a Stage Side Ticket To Drunk Shakespeare (a $93 Value)
"Drink sir, is a great provoker." So is the famed line from Macbeth, and the perfect way to sum up a night at Drunk Shakespeare! Named "The Best Thing to Ever Happen to The Theater" by Slate Magazine, this live show takes The Bard's work and adds in relevant references, taking audience participation, and a boozy flourish.
Time Out calls it a "live-action Drunk History," and so it begins as follows: with classically trained actors stepping forth to honor the great Shakespeare, performing his most cherished works. One brave soul amongst them raises the stakes, drinking whiskey with abandon - five shots, to be precise - whilst the rest of the cast endeavors to keep the show afloat!
The stage is set at The Ruby Theatre, a hidden Victorian drawing room with a splendid collection of paintings to take you back to Shakespearean times. This intimate setup will have you right in the middle of all the action!
You'll sip on rounds of craft cocktails from the bar and munch on tasty snacks (for purchase) as the classically-trained cast members throw back a few shots and throw caution to the wind creating a completely new show each night!
As the drinks flow, both on stage and in the audience, the revelry is only heightened. Prepare to laugh until your cheeks hurt, get swept up in the rowdiness, and cheers to a wildly unforgettable evening...
You may view the full Performance Schedule here.
Your $29 Balcony Ticket (a $59 Value) Includes:
Your $39 Mezzanine Ticket (a $73 Value) Includes:
Your $49 Stage Side Ticket (a $93 Value) Includes:
Drunk Shakespeare earns a standing ovation with 4.6 Stars on Yelp from 785+ reviews:
"So we got the pulsd.com voucher for mezzanine tickets and OMG we were laughing so hard! It was such a great experience. The actors were amazing and the vibe was so fun. We all participated as well so it felt like you were a part of the crew. As they get more drunk you'll be LOL-ing like crazy. Highly recommend!"
"I wish I could give more stars! Without a doubt one of the funniest things I have ever seen let alone been to a live performance of. These actors are unbelievably talented. They are interactive and the writing is incredible. They recite real Shakespeare lines and tie in today's events. Every night is different so will definitely be attending another one!!"
"A great night out! Fun and interactive. Everyone should run to see this again and again!"
"All I can say is what a great experience! We did not stop laughing throughout the night. All the cast are extremely talented actors. They recite real Shakespeare dialog with incredible comedic improvisation. We highly recommend this show! You will not be disappointed!"
May purchase as many vouchers as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Drunk Dracula contains fog, strobe effects, & loud noises.
Expires on Saturday October 25, 2025.
