Previews:
February 21, 2002
Opened:
March 4, 2002
Ended:
February 16, 2003
Country:
USA
State:
New York
City:
New York
Company/Producers:
Roy Gabay, Robyn Goodman, Allan S. Gordon, Elan McAllister, D. Harris/M. Swinsky, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Chase Mishkin, R.L. Wreghitt/J. Bergere, in assoc w/ Second Stage Theater (Carol Rothman, artistic dir). GM: Roy Gabay.
Theater Type:
Broadway
Theater:
Circle in the Square
Theater Address:
1633 Broadway
Phone:
(212) 239-6200
Running Time:
2 hrs
Genre:
Mythic Comedy-Drama
Director:
Mary Zimmerman
Review:
Circle in the Square Theater is the perfect home for this enchanting, imaginative concoction. Where else could the audience get as wet? Metamorphoses is an Arabian Nights out of Ovid - ancient tales retold with marvelous theatricality in "Story Theater" style, with brilliant conception by writer- director Mary Zimmerman, set by Daniel Ostling, costumes by Mara Blumenfeld, and great lighting by T.J. Gerckens. Vivid images and many funny moments fill this juxtaposition of ancient doings with contemporary language. It's all played in a wading pool by very drenched actors, all of whom splash well. Go see - it's fun - with a touch of profundity stirred in.
Parental:
nudity
Cast:
Anjali Bhimani, Raymond Fox, Kyle Hall, Doug Hara, Felicity Jones, Chris Kipiniak, Louise Lamson, Erik Lochtefeld, Mariann Mayberry, Lisa Tejero.
Technical:
Set: Daniel Ostling; Costumes: Mara Blumenfeld; Lighting: TJ Gerkens; Sound: Andre Pluess & Ben Sussman.
Other Critics:
TOTALTHEATER David Lefkowitz !
Critic:
Richmond Shepard
Date Reviewed:
March 2002
