www.broadwayworld.com: McAvoy leads a superb ensemble in this theatrical tour-de-force that captures timeless passion through spoken word, contemporary poetry, and raw physicality. Cyrano seduces in raps and rhymes, using his linguistic brilliance to help another man win the heart of his one true love-above all-championing his own unbridled love for words.
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This sounds like an interesting idea for a revival of Cyrano. It sounds like the more minimalist angle here (including the decision to go without any kinds of swords or guns as props) sets the stage for Cyrano more as a slam poetry night. I also was surprised to hear that their Cyrano knows modern references, such as the Steve Martin movie. It makes me wonder what time period it's meant to be set in - perhaps present day? Even so, I'm surprised more critics didn't tick that off as out-of-place given the historical content of the Spanish and French battles that remain in the show. In general, I think this production also indicates the formation of a pattern: new wave shows or revivals of old material, done simply. The other show we read about that featured that ambience was the Eddie Redmayne revival of Cabaret, said to be less flashy and more intimate than other renditions of the musical. It'll be interesting to see if this format of revivals picks up further later on.
This sounds like a really amazing show. I love all of the work that I have seen James McAvoy do and although I have never seen him on the stage before I am sure that it is just as amazing. He is an amazing actor and the the amazing reviews of the whole ensemble seem to ensure that this cast is just as wonderful all together. I love the idea of the set that transforms throughout the show. The transformation from the plain box to the staircase to nowhere is such a beautiful metaphor and I would be so curious to see how the scenic designer and lighting designer manage to accomplish that transition. The note about the muttered goodbyes at the end of act one is also a beautiful addition by the sound designer that is sure to tug at a lot of heartstrings and move the audience into the second act.
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