David Mamet's A Life in the Theater gives Patrick Stewart a vehicle to spread his wings and fly as an actor as he dances through many caricatures in snips of plays an actor might be thrust into in his career. Costar TR Knight as his young counterpart bats the proverbial ball back quite nicely, and this play, an extended sketch really, as crisply directed by Neil Pepe, is a smiler. I enjoyed everything both actors did in this rather light entertainment.
Designer Santo Loquasto outdoes himself in innovation in the many scenic flashes, costumes by Laura Bauer illuminate the many characters as Kenneth Posner's lighting illuminates all with proper subtlety. I might go and see it again just to see Stewart in action whether in cavort or contemplative mode. He's a joy to watch.
