See it if You admire absolutely brilliant writing accompanied by outstanding acting. One of the biggest treats you will ever give yourself is this sho
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See it if Amazing actor! Amazing story
Don't see it if If you don’t like one man show
See it if Maybe best solo show I've ever seen. Excellent story expertly told by Billy Crudup.
Don't see it if No reason not to see it.
See it if Incredible incredible masterful performance! Great plot and it’s really a do not miss. Wow!
Don't see it if You don’t like one man shows. Otherwise do not miss the opportunity to see this incredible piece of theatre.
See it if You enjoy masterful performances and “less is more” design with superb lighting.
Don't see it if You dislike one-man shows (although this one could change your mind) or are offended by sexual references.
See it if if you love a great story performed to perfection by an tremendous actor. If you love a really well written play one-person shows.
Don't see it if If you don't like one-person shows.
See it if You love a great story and masterful acting.
Don't see it if You don’t like one person shows.
See it if You enjoy being mesmerized by brilliant acting. Billy Crudup does not disappoint from beginning to end. He truly assumes the personality of
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"Personally, I could have learned more about young Philip’s schoolboy miseries. But playwright David Cale is anxious to get to the good part, where the kid turns into a full-blown confidence man...Crudup takes Harry deeper into the dark recesses of his adopted identity — especially the side of Harry who toys unmercifully with poor Mark and the members of his generous but gullible family. Crudup plays every character in this story with vocal precision and some subtle physical tricks."
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"Crudup gives a performance that is altogether enchanting and decidedly bravura...Unmissable...A firm basis for an evening of theatrical delight. And a springboard for Crudup to breeze through a 90-minute performance which we might find astonishing if the actor weren't so irresistibly charming...Silverman directs with such skill that her work is invisible; Crudup glides through with no contrivance or crutches in evidence...A treasurable evening in the theater."
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"Crudup delivers a memorable performance of devilish charm and admirable skill...A terrific showcase for Crudup, who seamlessly invokes the voices and physicality of more than a dozen singular individuals...Although handsome Harry is not an admirable fellow, there is no resisting his appeal, thanks to the humor that Cale paints into the character and the charm of Crudup's engaging performance...Silverman's direction is so sheer that it seems nearly invisible."
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"The crowning achievement, if not the sole merit of this show by some accounts, is Crudup’s acting. True to Cale’s repertoire, this show was written as a vehicle for a formidable solo actor, and in Crudup’s hands may well be considered a masterclass in this craft...Silverman’s staging helps Crudup fill Dodge’s cleverly designed set...Edwards’ lighting design guides the audience through the many beats and phases of the play and of Crudup’s character(s)."
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"This is one performance you do not want to miss...As he seamlessly summons some fifteen characters by my count, each with a distinct voice and specific movement vocabulary, Crudup takes the audience on a thrilling ride at once funny, sexy, and scary...Cale has spun a fascinating, original story...I vividly experienced characters and places that never appeared on stage—a testament to the writing, but also Crudup’s considerable talent under Silverman’s keen eye."
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“Crudup appears to be having the time of his life in a sly role terrifically suited to his gifts...One of the best things about the play is that for a long time it leaves us bamboozled into believing...Crudup has a natural sense of drama that needs no underlining. His vulpine charm makes it impossible not to like him, even as he grows alarming...The production, directed by Silverman, is just as masterly, playing quietly on the theme of making much out of little.”
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“Compared to Cale’s previous pieces, 'Harry Clarke' is surprisingly thin...And there's something strangely dated about it, too...Crudup has fire-hose charm and a naughty triangular grin; he's charismatic enough to sell water to a duck. But he hasn't got an immaculate English accent...The piece, for all its faults, has just enough glamour to carry us along. As Harry tells us, sometimes even fake enchantment will do.”
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“The charismatic, handsome actor exudes sex appeal, making his character's seductive talents fully credible. Crudup also delivers a tour-de-force performance; effortlessly delineating his multiple characters, switching accents at the drop of a hat and even singing...Unfortunately, his protean efforts are on behalf of a shaggy-dog story that, while it has its entertaining moments and wittily amusing observations, doesn't add up to very much...Crudup nonetheless makes it worthwhile.”
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