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Review by: raphaelv, Jun 30, 2007 |
| An outstanding, gripping and moving production which is as timely today as when it was first produced. Christopher Plummer is phenomenal and I felt gave the finest performance I have seen on by an actor since since Richard Burton in Equus. All of the other cast members are excellent, particularly Dennis O'Hare. The staging is superb, with a magnificent set and appropriate costumes. Sitting in the audience, it seems like you can feel the ... read more heat in the courtroom. It's a show I would urge anyone to go out of their way see before it closes. |
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Respect shown by both actors is refreshing Review by: Aleksandra, Jun 21, 2007 |
| The performanances of both main characters was worthy of purchasing a ticket. The energy and the mutually respectful relationship both main actors develop helps to balance the play no matter what side you take on this devisive topic. I say, go see it. It's a classic story and you wont regret it. |
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Think! That is the answer. Review by: NERP, Jun 3, 2007 |
| Thank God for America! Oops? Can I say "God"? lolo You will get this if you see the play. Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehy did not disappoint me. Denis O'hare played his part too well. I think he and Maggie over dramatized their parts. The story line is very interesting. I believe the main point is not very clear. But that is OK, you can try to figure it out over dinner afterwards, my husband and I did. Overall, I recommend it to ... read more serious theatre goers who want to THINK and not only be entertained. Hope you enjoy! |
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Superb Review by: Judith P., Jun 1, 2007 |
Superb acting, rarely seen on stage lately. Theater at it's best. The never ending struggle between blind (but necessary for some) faith and the logic of reason.
Definitely, go . Don't miss it, and form your own opinion. Eather way, you cannot remain indifferent. Isn't that what real theater should be? Judith P. |
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Review by: Judith P., Jun 1, 2007 |
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Great Review by: Phantom Boy, May 26, 2007 |
| Superb. That is the only way to describe the production. Plummer was a phenomenally good Drummond. Only Hornbeck was disappointing |
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Very Good Review by: , May 17, 2007 |
I enjoyed this drama, even though you think the subject matter may be dated some of it is very relevant today.
I liked both Brian Dennehy & Christopher Plummer. |
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Review by: Tom B , May 6, 2007 |
There is a war, an ancient war. It pits reason against faith, tradition against modernity. Its genesis was at dawn of humanity, but it came of age at the battle of Copernicus. But once the defenders of faith were finally forced to let go of their idea of an Earth-centric universe, and face the physical reality of our orbiting a mass of incandescent gas, you'd think people might have become a tad more willing to accept subsequent theories ... read more backed by overwhelming physical evidence. Global climate change, for example. Or evolution.
Alas, such is not the case. Which is why, more than 50 years after its first production, "Inherit The Wind," still resonates as fundamentally true. The play, as you likely know, is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" trial in which a Tennessee teacher, John Scopes, was recruited to be a defendant in a case designed to challenge Tennessee's prohibition against teaching anything other than creationism in its public schools.
And though the production is first rate (although I'm a tad disappointed with Santo Loquasto's set -- it's not up to his standards), with bravura performances by both Brian Dennehy and Christopher Plummer, plus a wonderfully acid turn by Tony-winner Denis O'Hare as the reporter covering the trial (more on that in a moment), it ultimately felt too stodgy -- and too innocent -- to make the impact it needs to. For as universally-accepted is the correctness of evolution, teaching creationism as a valid explanation for the origins of the universe was until recently the policy in Kansas and was only rejected in February of THIS year.
My concern is that audiences may look at this production, with its period costumes and non-air-conditioned court rooms and think the battle between science and zealotry was fought and won years ago.
The show opens with a mixed quartet singing "I Shall Not Be Moved," which I think points to the core issue: believers will stick to their positions no matter how compelling the evidence against them. Whether it is the true theocrats in the Islamic world, or the wanna-be theocrats of the religious right, the bumper sticker sums it up: "God said it, I believe it, that settles it." That's a very dangerous position to hold, and while I'm glad "Inherit The Wind" is defending that position, I think we need more (and better) artistic defenders of reason and verifiable truth.
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INHERIT THE WIND Review by: LimelightMike, May 3, 2007 |
Inherit the Wind dramatizes the 1925 Scopes "monkey trial" in which a Tennessee science teacher, John Scopes, was tried and convicted for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution, violating a Tennessee law that forbade teaching any theory that conflicted with the Biblical conception of Divine Creation. This revival of Inherit the Wind comes after the original 1955 mounting of the play, a 1960 big-screen adaptation starring Spencer Tracy and ... read more Frederic March, and a 1996 Broadway revival.
On the evening of May the 3rd, the Lyceum was packed to the rafters with adoring fans of grand theatrical passion, intrigue and allure. I (and my dear friend, James) sat ON-STAGE with 'legends' Brian Dennehy and Christopher Plummer, and let me tell you, it was BEYOND surreal -- Taking witness to the goings-on from the spectator's box. Quite the treat, to say the very least.
Christopher Plummer as Henry Drummond was, in a word, FANTASTIC. His performance left me breathless and craving more and more from the man. He owned the stage from the moment he set foot on the boards. His character was drivena dn tenacious all at once, and it showed in his TONY nomination worthy performance. On the otherside of the spectrum, there lies one, Brian Dennehy as Matthew Harrison Brady, well-mannered Christian. The man's onstage zest and vigor is truly incredible to see (and) feel in most cases. The two of these men, at one another's throats, was a beautiful thing to watch unfold onstage, so very close to the action!
The supporting cast also deserves a rousing nod of recognition and grand esteem for their performances as well. Special shout-outs go to: Byron Jennings as the fist-pounding, Bible-thumping Rev. Jeremiah Brown, Denis O'Hare as a well-rounded (and oftentimes, hilarious) E.K.Hornbeck, a focused and true-to-form Terry Beaver as the Judge, Beth Fowler as the caring (and somewhat underutilized) Mrs. Brady, the adorable Maggie Lacey as Rachel Brown, and of course, Benjamin Walker as the schoolteacher in the wrong, Bertram Cates. The entire ensemble of townspeople, worshippers, jurors, and a slew of other intricate extra roles throughout were also great at getting the story across to the masses.
If you haven't seen it yet - GET TICKETS TODAY! Even if you have made the journey to the Lyceum - DO SO AGAIN! Do not miss out on this masterfully-crafted theatrical venture. An event 'not-to-be-missed'.
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Like Dracula, WIND will not stay dead! Review by: RALPHIE, Apr 25, 2007 |
POISON STRIKES AGAIN with another retread of Broadway's classic distortion of history. Likely most people will judge this play based on whether they're pro or anti Darwin; but there's more to it than that. For a better view of the Scopes Trial, I challenge anyone to Google "Scopes Monkey Trial" and spend 120 seconds reading the true history, and putting it in focus with the agenda driven play. The real story is ten times better ... read more than INHERIT THE WIND.
Spending an evening watching two blowhard actors shouting at each other can cover up the basic dramatic flaw that trashes both Darrow and Bryan by portraying Bryan as a blithering idiot, rather than as one of the most articulate men in American history (he ran for president three times). This silly and atrocious writing undercuts Darrow as well; what drama is there is winning a legal argument with an idiot?
I see lots of Broadway, both good and bad. I've got nobody to blame for the time squandered on this tired old play. |
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