Recently I’ve been “attacked” as not enjoying anything, so let me echo the praises of GFTNC and HANGMEN. I saw last night’s GIRL (having been ultimately swayed by the simplicity of the Tony performance), and so appreciated the incredible performances, direction, design, and musical artistry. This is how playwrights should interact with popular music catalogues (looking at you, Lynn Nottage), and I was thrilled that something quiet and mature could find its temporary place on Broadway. This should have a stellar life in regional theatres, much like ONCE.
HANGMEN didn’t reinvent any wheel but it continued to show how McDonagh is a master of the form and uses structure to surprise and subvert (and pervert). |
