Macbeth at CSC
Macbeth at CSC
#2Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 2:47pmTypical John Doyle garbage, but Corey Stoll is excellent as Macbeth!
#4Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 4:39pm
I thought it was awful and inessential and typical John Doyle CSC stuff. There's nothing special about this production at all, and I wasn't all too thrilled with Stoll's performance. It's only 1:40 so it really rushes through the plot.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#5Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 4:42pm
I was thinking of seeing Assassins with them next year. Doyle is also directing it and there are a few well known actors in it, as many of you know.
I have never seen anything at Classic Stage Company. Do they typically do quality work, or should I lower it on my priority list?
#6Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 6:03pm
JPeterman said: "I was thinking of seeing Assassins with them next year. Doyle is also directing it and there are a few well known actors init, as many of you know.
I have never seen anything at Classic Stage Company. Do they typically do quality work, or should I lower it on my priority list?"
I very rarely like anything they do these days, and I feel like Doyle directs everything the same way. He strips everything down completely so everything is so so dull. All of his productions resemble each other.
Assassins might be okay because of the cast and the strength of the material but I would lower expectations.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#7Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 6:19pmThank you ... out of towners like me can’t take too many chances with questionable shows. Not enough room in the schedule. I appreciate it.
JBC3
Broadway Star Joined: 4/9/17
#8Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 6:37pmWhile many really do not like Doyle's approach, I will note he usually fares far better with Sondheim as both his Sweeney Todd (extended many times when it was on Broadway) and Passion at CSC were well-received. I wouldn't write off Assassins quite yet.
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#9Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 7:00pmI know this thread is about Macbeth but since we’re on the topic..... anyone know or have any scoop on when Assassins tix go on sale?
#10Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 7:06pm
JBC3 said: "While many really do not like Doyle's approach, I will note he usually fares far better with Sondheim as both his Sweeney Todd (extended many times when it was on Broadway) and Passion at CSC were well-received. I wouldn't write off Assassins quite yet."
I didn’t see Sweeney or Passion, but I didn’t care for his Company or his Pacific Overtures. So in my book his record with Sondheim is far from spotless.
However, I agree with little_sally that Assassins MIGHT be salvaged by the cast, and by the strength of the material - though the strength of the material didn’t help this production of Macbeth.
#11Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 10:28pmI’ve found it really useful to know a show backwards and forwards before seeing any John Doyle production of it. Otherwise I’m at a loss to know where ANY scene takes place with his direction/design. Every show is set in a scenic nowhere’s land. True of his SWEENEY, his PACIFIC OVERTURES, his PASSION, ROAD SHOW, and even his COLOR PURPLE which I thought was the best thing he ever did.
#12Macbeth at CSC
Posted: 11/20/19 at 11:01pm
He absolutely butchered Pacific Overtures.
I enjoyed his Sweeney and The Visit.
