John Lahr's review of SWEENEY -- a Must Read

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 11:07pm

Probably the most intelligent review of the show yet. And yes its a rave:

http://www.newyorker.com/critics/theatre/articles/051114crth_theatre

Also reviews for SEE WHAT...and JERSEY BOYS

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 11:18pm

Wow..."luminous and a sort of landmark."

John Lahr is almost as much of a wordsmith as Sondheim is.

[paradox_error]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 5:33am

Wow.

That was a joy to read.

I HAVE TO SEE THIS! SOMEHOW!

[Plum]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 7:31am

Okay, I realize it's a pretty well-known show, but...he gave away pretty much the whole thing. Geez.

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:28am

Amen, Plum. That's why I never read Lahr until AFTER I see a show. He's a thoughtful and enthusiastic critic, but he cannot resist telling the entire plot of the play.
And if he is reviewing a comedy, he will pepper his review with all its best jokes.

[Jon]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:46am

Thank God he didn't reveal the BIG plot twist near the end.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:51am

John Lahr ALWAYS gives everything always. His recent review of Third was basically a copy of the text...

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 10:39am

Couple of things wrong here... He gives WAY too much away, which I don't call good reviewing.

And the reason he calls it out for being landmark?... That was done to the same effect back in 1938 (yes, 67 years ago) in a little play called "Our Town." Audiences were asked to use their own imaginations to create an on-stage environment. I wonder what ever happened to that "forgotten" play?

Still, the man can express himself very eloquently. He knows how to write.

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 10:56am

Wow. What a well-written review. Makes me wonder why reviewers aren't all this well-spoken.

[MissNY]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 12:26pm

*slight threadjack*

Anyone seen it since it opened and know the current runtime?