Esparza's weak-minded, Trumpian, whining criminal with mannerisms like Hitler's brings humor and reality to a role often played as a caricature. His Ui is inimically real and dimensional.
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Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ by Bertolt Brecht at Classic Stage
Rarely does a Bertolt Brecht revival have the integrity and fevered energy of 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui' at Classic Stage, starring 'SVU''s Raúl Esparza.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway NYC): ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ by Bertolt Brecht
Corruption is easy. Justice is hard. Brecht warns us: In a zero sum game, if the little people allow criminals to gain supremacy and legitimize themselves, they will have allowed the destruction of justice, morality, and peace.
Read More »Music Review: Marianne Faithfull – ‘Give My Love to London’
Marianne Faithfull's 20th album celebrates 50 years in the music business and pulls together themes and styles from her distinguished career.
Read More »Book Review: Theater as Life: Practical Wisdom Drawn from Great Acting Teachers, Actors and Actresses by Paul Marcus and Gabriela Marcus
Theater as Life looks to the great acting teachers for real life lessons
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Brecht and Weill’s ‘Threepenny Opera’ by Marvell Rep
Marvell Rep's ragged-edged but well-played and energetic New York production is well worth seeing.
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