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Here's my review of Friday night's performance. While I was bashed on another board for it, upon reflection I stand by every word. I want to make clear that it is intended to be honest and is by no means an exercise in snarkiness. As has been pointed out to me, some of the actors have an array of credits, however, those are the exception and not the rule. I really wanted to like this show and arrived at the Palace last night with great anticipation in seeing a full scale revival of an America...

I posted this review on another board and after taking some flack and reflecting on it, I want to make clear that it is intended to be honest and is by no means an exercise in snarkiness. As has been pointed out to me, some of the actors have an array of credits, however, those are the exception and not the rule. I really wanted to like this show and arrived at the Palace last night with great anticipation in seeing a full scale revival of an American Classic. Perhaps, it is a case of you jus...

There was no animus in my words. I think that Broadway per se' is the gold standard by which all other performances are measured. It is the big time. Sorry and regrettably I report that this was not of the caliber that I have come to expect from B'way in general or in connection with a piece of American lore. There is no intended Snarkiness planted in my words, rather the reflections of a fair guy feeling a sincere opinion.

My apologies.

By no means! No offense intended, truly. Sometimes in generalization there's may be an inadvertant overreach! Sorry!

I really wanted to like this show and arrived at the Palace last night with great anticipation in seeing a full scale revival of an American Classic. Perhaps, it is a case of you just can't go there again. Or maybe the show for all of its past glory just does not withstand the test of time. However, the show's story line of racial tension remains relevant and despite the dated slang should have been presented with the reverance that this turning point in American Theater deserved. Frankly, I ...