Theatre in Chicago
May 9
2017, 10:30:59 PM
I saw 3C when it was in New York and thought it was terrific. It had some legal problems with the owners of Three's Company and I didn't think it would get any regional revivals. I'd recommend seeing it if you can.
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Has anybody seen 4:48 Psychosis?
Oct 24
2014, 06:14:07 PM
I think Michael Billington nailed it when he asked, "How do you judge a 75-minute suicide note?"
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Best show now
Oct 24
2014, 06:10:10 PM
DISGRACED is the best play on Broadway right now, but I haven't seen THE REAL THING yet.
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Suggestions
Mar 10
2014, 03:50:28 PM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will be playing for free in the Park in June.
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Bountiful to become Lifetime TV movie
Mar 10
2014, 02:45:45 AM
I think Cuba Gooding Jr. is actually a fairly good actor who has admittedly done some terrible work. I thought he was great in MACHETE KILLS and perfectly fine in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL.
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A Raisin in the Sun Previews
Mar 10
2014, 02:43:15 AM
Yikes. I still want to catch this, though, since I've only seen the movie.
Also, I thought Sean Combs was pretty good in MONSTER'S BALL.
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57 Varieties
Mar 10
2014, 02:41:11 AM
I agree with others that it was too long--and I sometimes have problems with Churchill--but I thought it was a decent show. Definitely could have cut, say, the rock throwing skit.
"Often, these scenes are virtuosic performances of minimalism; in fewer than two minutes, Ms. Churchill has us invested in characters that another writer could use to build an entire play. At its best, it examines extreme people in ordinary moments—like a woman, her face spotted with zit cream, berating her h
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Off-Broadway suggestions
Mar 10
2014, 02:32:06 AM
I would go with A DOLL'S HOUSE at BAM if that gets extended again. Terrific production.
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Shakespeare in the park 2014
Jan 22
2014, 04:21:39 PM
I just hope there are two Shakespeares this year.
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Frank Langella as King Lear
Jan 18
2014, 09:26:59 PM
I understand what you mean, but I quoted something he said in an interview to make a point about the experience of his performance--if he thought Lear didn't understand love but still managed to move me, I wouldn't really care.
And you're right, Isabella Laughland was pretty weak; there was no particular reason I didn't mention it.
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Frank Langella as King Lear
Jan 17
2014, 09:52:19 PM
I love Frank Langella and think he is a terrific actor, so yes, I would suspect it has something to do with the direction.
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Frank Langella as King Lear
Jan 17
2014, 05:23:49 PM
I was really disappointed.
"I fully expected to love Frank Langella’s King Lear. After all, aging movie stars may be even better candidates for the role than those versed in Shakespeare. Saturated for decades in shallow adulation, applauded for their every move, they have far more to fear in losing what Mr. Langella calls our 'metaphorical crown[s],' the 'props we all use to justify our existence.' Moreover, with his powerful gravitas, his Nixon jowls, and his cue ball head sparsely
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NOISES OFF revival...
Jan 17
2014, 03:14:56 PM
Yeeeeeaaahhhh!
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OUR best of 2013 lists
Dec 28
2013, 04:36:55 PM
A little late, but here's mine:
1. TWELFTH NIGHT
2. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
3. JEKYLL & HYDE
4. THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY
5. AFTER THE FALL
6. BAD JEWS
7. THE GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN
8. RICHARD III
9. MARIE ANTOINETTE
10. THE NANCE
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Best Death of a Salesman film adaptation?
Dec 28
2013, 04:34:19 PM
Gotta disagree. There are few actors I love as much as Dustin Hoffman, but he was an awful Willy Loman. Though I haven't seen it, I suspect the Lee J. Cobb is the best.
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OUR Worst of 2013 Lists
Dec 8
2013, 06:15:32 PM
I liked JEKYLL & HYDE...
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which show to see
Dec 8
2013, 06:15:04 PM
No question. TWELFTH NIGHT.
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OUR Worst of 2013 Lists
Dec 8
2013, 04:58:19 AM
I actually think Clive was the worst.
Without a doubt.
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Need Help Picking 3rd Show
Dec 8
2013, 04:55:42 AM
TWELFTH NIGHT!
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Julie Taymor's Midsummer Night's Dream Reviews
Nov 24
2013, 07:08:54 PM
Yeah, when I saw it there was about a 20 minute delay after the intermission. Wouldn't be surprised if someone was injured. But you should really try and see it if you have the chance. It was worth the wait.
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