John Doyle’s signature minimalism fails to amplify the storytelling in this revival of Marc Blitzstein’s satirical play in music. Lane Williamson reviews.
Venues: Classic Stage Company
17 November 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at Classic Stage Company
Classic Stage Company ⋄ 30 October - 22 December
By Lane Williamson
A volcanic performance by Raúl Esparza outshines the flaws in this revival of Brecht’s allegory play. Lane Williamson reviews.
4 May 2018
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: Summer and Smoke at Classic Stage
Classic Stage Company ⋄ Through 25th May 2018
By Nicole Serratore
Marin Ireland and Nathan Darrow heat up this minimalist production of the Tennessee Williams’s play.
2 October 2017
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway
Review: As You Like It at Classic Stage
Classic Stage Company ⋄
By Lane Williamson
Lane Williamson finds a lifeless production in director John Doyle’s hands, starring Ellen Burstyn.
10 April 2014
Reviews • Off-Broadway
The Heir Apparent
Classic Stage Company ⋄ 9th April – 4th May 2014
By Natasha Tripney
Dumb brilliance.
1 March 2013
Reviews • Off-Broadway
Passion
Classic Stage Company ⋄ 3th February - 7th April 2013
By Richard Patterson
Beauty is power.