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I saw this last night and wanted to add my praises. This is a remarkable show. I had read the book several years ago and loved it. But over time I had forgotten some of the major plot points. That was probably a good thing, as I was able to experience the play fresh and be surprised as events unfolded.
Alex Sharp is truly amazing. I don't think he was off the stage for a second. Whenever he's not the center of attention, he's busy in the background doing these intricate tasks. It must be exhausting! Juilliard should be very proud of its recent graduate. It's such a meaty role, and he makes the most of it.
The lighting and the staging are spectacular, and the stage itself, with its graph-paper look, reminded me of the cube in Love and Information. Most of the audience waited after the curtain call for the "extra" scene, but it didn't take a genius to figure it out because the characters refer to it!
I was holding my breath during the scene that takes place in the London Underground. So well done!
I had bought the $27 seats, and we were in the very last row of the theater (maybe it's called the rear mezzo). The view was perfect from there. I would recommend getting as far into the center as possible. Don't miss this production!
Updated On: 9/21/14 at 08:01 PM