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Other Desert Cities review – Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ed Harris shine in timely Broadway revival
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Hudson Theatre, New York Allison Janney and Joe Keery co-star in a powerful drama about a family reunion turned political minefield Just in time for the holidays, Jon Robin Baitz’s family reunion drama, Other Desert Cities, is back with an even starrier cast than its 2011 premier
Hudson Theatre, New York Allison Janney and Joe Keery co-star in a powerful drama about a family reunion turned political minefield Just in time for the holidays, Jon Robin Baitz’s family reunion drama, Other Desert Cities, is back with an even starrier cast than its 2011 premiere. The revival is a headline-grabber for marking the stage debuts of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Joe Keery , alongside the Broadway returns of Ed Harris , Allison Janney and Lily Rabe. But if this raises eyebrows as a takeover of Hollywood vanity, those concerns are easily quelled by the performances – especially those of the newcomers.
John Benjamin Hickey’s staging is well attuned to its cast’s abilities, more than justifying its speedy return to Broadway. This Pulitzer finalist play still has a lot to say. Continue reading...
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