EW stage review: Noises Off
9 / 10
Luckily, in director Jeremy Herrin's high-energy staging at the American Airlines Theatre, the cast, which includes Andrea Martin, Campbell Scott, and Megan Hilty, knows how to fail like pros...In true slapstick form, each of the players has a hidden game or bit of actorly preciousness that contribute to the dysfunction...The script gives each of the stars several moments to shine, and Andrea Martin anchors Herrin's production with a brilliant manic energy -- there's a certain athleticism to her almost graceful fumbling amidst the chaos. The direction, performances, and set design by Derek McLane create a symphony of shouting and flop sweat, turning pure slapstick into high art. A-
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