What a pleasure it is to be in the presence of writing by a smart playwright. Donald Margulies' Sight Unseen, about love, ambition, and the twists and turns in the life of a popular artist, is clever, bright, incisive, with an excellent cast, all perfectly timed and tuned by director Daniel Sullivan. Laura Linney has blossomed into one of the finest actors on the New York stage -- she seems to be the character she plays, with the subtle changes in her emotions delicately shown with infinite depth, clarity, and power. Ben Shenkman as the self-centered but insecure artist is an excellent foil for her, as is Byron Jennings as her crusty, yet compromised, husband. And Ana Reeder, as an interviewer with an attitude, is just fine.
Douglas W. Schmidt's imaginative multi-set design, Pat Collins' lighting and Jess Goldstein's costumes complete the picture of this real theatrical pleasure. Your mind and emotions are fully engaged in Margulies's quite moving speculation and exploration of Art and Love.
Previews:
May 6, 2004
Opened:
May 25, 2004
Ended:
July 11, 2004
Country:
USA
State:
New York
City:
New York
Company/Producers:
Manhattan Theater Club
Theater Type:
Broadway
Theater:
Biltmore Theater
Theater Address:
261 West 47th Street
Phone:
(212) 232-5200
Running Time:
2 hrs, 15 min
Genre:
Drama
Director:
Daniel Sullivan
Review:
Parental:
adult themes
Cast:
Byron Jennings (Nick), Laura Linney, Ben Shenkman, Ana Reeder
Technical:
Costumes: Jess Goldstein; PR: Boneau/Bryan-Brown; Lighting: Pat Collins; Set: Douglas W. Schmidt; Orig Music/Sound: John Gromada.
Other Critics:
TOTALTHEATER David Lefkowitz +
Critic:
Richmond Shepard
Date Reviewed:
June 2004
