Topic: Antony and Cleopatra

<i>Antony and Cleopatra</i> - 1:55PM on 10/19/2010

News Article: Antony and Cleopatra

John Douglas Thompson and Kate Mulgrew give disappointing performances in the title roles of Tina Landau's visually striking take on Shakespeare's tragedy.

Read More:http://legacy.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/31268

<i>Antony and Cleopatra</i> - 1:55PM on 10/19/2010

Why is it that the first rule to posting a response to this review - Be Respectful - isnt something expected of the review itself?

I saw this show. I saw it the same night the critics did. Not only do I find offense with the tone of the review, but I disagree with most of it. I thought the leads were spectacular and take umbrage with the insinuation that they were not credible.

I do agree with the comment about Cleopatras legs being splayed open. Thought it was a little weird. But I never noticed Ms. Mulgrews love of her own voice, nor did I think that Mr. Thompson was adrift for any portion of the show.