Barefoot in the Park
Neil Simon's play has no business being a Broadway show. I is dated and dull. Like watching a half-rate sitcom. The performances on the other hand:
Patrick Wilson has terrific comic timing, dashing stage presence and is the only thing worth watching in this show. When he is off stage, it all falls apart.
Amanda Peet making her Broadway debut. Catch her now, because no one will cast her again after seeing her play Corie. One note. She must have been told to "project" by an acting coach long ago and never forgot it, because she looks and sounds like a high school actor, trying to hit the back row with no amplification. Horrible performance. Embarrassing really.
Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts, who are both wonderful actors, make the most of their shallow and completely mis-cast roles.
Isaac Mizrahi did the costumes and I don't understand the hoopla in the press. They were boring and looked like they were done by the cast of Project Runway. Tailored nicely and uninspired. I expected more.
The set was sufficient, the musical interludes were fine. Just a dull night of theater.
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