MACBETH ON BROADWAy

Good afternoon,

I wish it was goodnight because I’ve got a killer headache that was not there before I saw the play.

I’ll admit I am more of a musical person, but event here I have discriminating tastes, not ever song is good, and most are forgettable.

The play was a good length despite its 3 hours. I’ve been antsier at shorter productions which just goes to show how interesting this production was.

It didn’t make much sense and I found a fellow subway rider with the same impression. IT was the exact same Macbeth with the same script only it was supposed to be occurring in the 1940’s. I don’t mind this, I actually welcome adaptations so that people who might not understand Shakespeare can enjoy the work. The problem is this was no adaptation. it was the exact same play  which i think contributed to my headache because i was trying to figure out if they were in an alternate universe or if the director had thought the change of costume would liven it up a bit.

The cast was briiliant though especially Patrick Stewart and theThree witches. So I recommend the show, but it won’t be your usual Macbeth, nor will be be like a Julia Styles movie adaptation.