Portrait of a Queen theater review sounding notes
A critique of Portrait of a Queen at the Henry Miller Theater finds the third person presentation of Queen Victoria lacking depth. Performances by Dorothy Tutin and cast members are praised, but the play’s superficial handling of letters and parliamentary scenes reduces engagement. The piece notes strong acting yet weak integration of historical content and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erica Dahl
Queen Victoria
William Francis
England
Lord Melbourne
Albert
Canterbury
Dorothy
Tatin
Derek Waring
Prince Albert
Nicholas Smith
Rothschild
Disraeli
Suez Canal
Dennis King
Benjamin Disraeli
James Cassins
William Gladstone
Victoria
Dorothy Tutin
Henry Miller Theater
Second Time Around Iphegenia In Aulis at Circlé
Betsy Thacy reviews the Circle in the Square version of Iphegenia in Aulis noting Irene White replacing Irene Papas as Clytemnestra altering interpretation toward comic tragic irony. Achilles is now played by Gastone Rossilli. Jenny Leigh as Iphegenia improves with poise. Timing and vocal modulation weakness weaken overall sharpness of the production. Circle in the Square at 159 Bleecker Street, AL 4-2150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Thacy
Iphegenia
Aulis
Circlé In the Square
Irene Papas
Clytemnestra
Miss Papas
Irene White
Miss White
Clyfemnestra
Achiles
Agamemnon
Achilles
Gastone Rossilli
Jenny Leigh
Ss White
Mitchell Ryan
Menelaus
Alan Mixon
Mr. Ryan
Bleecker Street
Netherlands Dance Theater Makes US Debut at City Center
The Netherlands Dance Theater presents four programs in New York, mixing modern and ballet works. Highlights include Lemaitre and Gosschalk in Dualis, Jot Sanders Impressions, and Tetley The Anatomy Lesson, with strong technique but uneven dynamics. Marian Sarstadt and Lemaitre shine in Pas de Deux. The run continues at New York City Center through April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Netherlands Dance Theater
Hans van Manen
Bartok
Gerard Lemaitre
Kathy Gosschalk
Lemaitre
Miss Gosschalk
Jot Sanders
Paul Klee
Gunther Schuller
Glen Tetley
Marcel Landowski
Jaap
Marian Sarstadt
Benjamin Harkarvy
Adolphe Adam
Giselle
Coppelia
Bourres
Sarstadt
The
Netherlands Ballét Theater
New York City Center
New York