(Seen 4/22/09)
A stark presentation of Friedrich Schiller's MARY STUART, adapted by Peter Oswald, features expert performances by a distinguished cast, in this Donmar Warehouse import. Janet McTeer totally embodies the doomed Mary Stuart, and Harriet Walton is a worthy counterpart as Elizabeth.
The venerable Brian Murray's superb portrayal of the Earl of Shrewsbury particularly stands out in the excellent company of featured players.
Director Phyllida LLoyd has staged it fluidly and impressively, with dramatic and simple settings by Anthony Ward, and effective lighting by Hugh Vanstone. It is a worthy revival of a difficult play.
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Observations by Ira J. Bilowit
He has been writing about the theatre in numerous publications for over fifty years, and has been involved in producing and writing for the theatre during same period.
Professionally, he is a member of the DRAMA DESK (former Vice Pres.), the American Theatre Critics Association, the Dramatists Guild, and the International Association of Theatre Critics.
Former Managing Editor/Feature Writer/Reviewer for SHOW BUSINESS; Editor/Publisher of New York Theatre Review; Contributing Editor/Feature Writer for BACK STAGE.