I don't know where the line between the original play, the Shevelove book and Nathan's revisions begin, but I gotta give props for "It's only a play" and its political implications.
"Basically we have two kinds of leaders: ineffectual and corrupt." --->
I love when art and politics are married flawlessly. This is seriously much smarter and thought-provoking than I thought it was going to be, and I applaud the entire cast, crew, and creative team.
There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.