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PHOTOS: Playbill
: A First Look at Sweet and Sad, With Shuler Hensley and Maryann
Plunkett
All six actors are excellent, but the standouts include ... and Hensley, who is cutely awkward at first but soon reveals his charismatic side. Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The formidable cast delivers performances that make each character a complete person. Mr. DeVries and Mr. Hensley provide alleviating comedic interludes while the rest of the cast anchor the play with philosophic conundrums. Danielle Schoeck, Culture Mob Tim (Shuler Hensley), the actor-waiter who lives with Jane in Manhattan and is a perfect fit in this family, stands his ground on a few politically touchy points. He even dares to question the justification for designating the victims of 9/11 as "heroes". Marilyn Stasio, Variety ... performed with stunning, quiet naturalism by its six-member cast. Ben Brantley, New York Times ... exquisite performances from an accomplished cast. Jeremy Gerard, Bloomberg Under Nelson's own stunning direction, this finely-turned ensemble ... once again delivers naturalistic acting at its peak of perfection. David Finkle, Theatermania By now, the superb cast has settled even deeper into their roles. They truly seem like kin, complete with the petty sniping and relaxed familiarity that mark any family gathering ... One looks forward to spending time with the Apple family again, even while dreading whatever national crisis it may involve. Frank Scheck, New York Post As made clear in the first play, the trilogy takes its subdued style from the plays of Anton Chekhov. Elegantly scripted, thoughtful and humorous, Sweet and Sad is performed with convincing naturalism by a perfect ensemble. While having seen That Hopey Changey Thing would certainly enhance one's appreciation of Sweet and Sad, the evening stands firmly on its own as anything but disposable. Michael Dale, BroadwayWorld.com Nelson's direction and the acting is impeccable. It's too bad that a play so smart and touching runs only another week and a half. Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Daily News The exquisite performances from an accomplished cast argues strongly that Sweet and Sad is the first great play to emerge from the horror of 9/11. Bloomberg Richard Nelson directs his top-notch, seasoned actors with a light touch, achieving a warm, unforced realism that is utterly convincing and involving. David Cote, Time Out ... an ensemble so casually talented you forget the division between audience and actors. As someone who mostly avoided the memorializing of 9/11 I can think of no better tribute to the dead than this show. Scott Brown, New York Magazine LINKS: WSWS.org
: Sweet and Sad - An honest, probing look at life on the
anniversary of 9/11
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