Thursday, September 3, 2009

The New York Theater Scene----2008--2009-Pt. 2

PLAYS___RUINED Lynn Nottage,s Explosive Drama About Human Survival DuringThe War In The Congo.Superbly Directed By Kate Whoriskey.By Far The Play Of The Year.

GOD OF CARNAGE ___Yasmina Reza,s Alternatly Funny And Shattering Look At Two CouplesTrying To solve Conflicts Between Their Respective Sons.Superb StagingBy Matthew Warchus .

DIVIDING THE ESTATE____The Late Horton Foot,s Beautifully Constructed Play About Family Infighting Over A Piece Of Real Estate.Superb Performances By Everyone.

REASONS TO BE PRETTY___Neil LaBute,s Scathingly Honest Look At America;s Obsession With It,s looks.

33 VARIATIONS_____Moises Kaufman,s Uneven Look At A Termanally Ill Musicologist Trying To Solve Beethoven,s Last Mystery. A Depressing ,And Spotty Evening.

To Be Continued.

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