Macbeth at CSC

I thought it was awful and inessential and typical John Doyle CSC stuff. There's nothing special about this production at all, and I wasn't all too thrilled with Stoll's performance. It's only 1:40 so it really rushes through the plot.

JPeterman said: "I was thinking of seeing Assassins with them next year. Doyle is also directing it and there are a few well known actors init, as many of you know.

I have never seen anything at Classic Stage Company. Do they typically do quality work, or should I lower it on my priority list?"

I very rarely like anything they do these days, and I feel like Doyle directs everything the same way. He strips everything down completely so everything is so so dull. All of his productions resemble each other.

Assassins might be okay because of the cast and the strength of the material but I would lower expectations.

JBC3 said: "While many really do not like Doyle's approach, I will note he usually fares far better with Sondheim as both his Sweeney Todd (extended many times when it was on Broadway) and Passion at CSC were well-received. I wouldn't write off Assassins quite yet."


I didn’t see Sweeney or Passion, but I didn’t care for his Company or his Pacific Overtures. So in my book his record with Sondheim is far from spotless. 
 

However, I agree with little_sally that Assassins MIGHT be salvaged by the cast, and by the strength of the material - though the strength of the material didn’t help this production of Macbeth.