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My Perfect Mind

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Produced by the Young Vic and part of 59E59's "Brits Off Broadway" Festival, 'My Perfect Mind' follows actor Edward Petherbridge, who, cast as King Lear, suffers a stroke in rehearsal that leaves him barely able to move. More…

As he struggles to recover Edward makes a discovery: the entire role of Lear still exists word for word in his mind. From being on the brink of playing one of Shakespeare's most revered roles, to lying in a hospital bed surrounded by doctors, Edward never imagined what tragedies and comedies lie in store for him. Originally produced in Britain by the Young Vic, this production is part of 59E59's "Brits Off-Broadway" Festival.

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Ambitious, Well acted, Dizzying, Quirky, Clever

See it if you enjoy British clowning; some gags are very broad. I preferred Shakepearean parts. Lots of confusing switches. Inspiring story of rehab.

Don't see it if you want a coherent plotline. MPM had come highly recommended, but I found it disappointing. Enjoyable, but not enlightening.

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Ben Brantley
June 17th, 2015
"Having a stroke is like going to a carnival in 'My Perfect Mind,' the deceptively jolly account of a traumatic chapter in the life of the actor Edward Petherbridge...There’s cathartic method within the music-hall madness. 'My Perfect Mind' uses the stuff of slapstick to raise and wrestle with a ...
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Helen Shaw
June 16th, 2015
"'My Perfect Mind' gets its zing from its insouciant attitude to the lead actor's stroke; it gets its literary scope from frequent flights into Shakespeare's play, the text itself an antidote to frailty. It's that rare thing, a play about the terrors to come that somehow operates on a delightful ...
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Pete Hempstead
June 16th, 2015
"Petherbridge's extraordinary performance is reason enough to flock to the theater, but the autobiographical nature of the story, together with a ridiculously funny performance by his costar, Paul Hunter, adds a fascinating dimension to this quite literally off-kilter story...With all its twists,...
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Marina Kennedy
June 18th, 2015
"Witty, wild, wonderful and thoroughly entertaining, this expertly crafted play is a must-see for audiences...This is a comedy with serious undertones...While there are moments of complete absurdity, 'My Perfect Mind' is also a thoughtful, poignant story that you will remember long after Petherid...
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Philippe (Chinese $$$$)
Philippe (Chinese $$$$)

3 min walk. Celebrity-chef Philippe Chow’s high-end Chinese restaurant known for its glamorous patrons. The $28 3-course lunch special is a great way to sample their otherwise expensive offerings.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 176 reviews
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Lavo (Italian $$$$)

2 min walk. Swanky, upscale Italian cuisine, with a nightclub on the floor below. Expensive, and reservations are recommended.

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Serafina Osteria (Italian $$-$$$)
Serafina Osteria (Italian $$-$$$)

2 min walk. Consistently tasty Northern Italian cuisine served in casual and intimate environs. Try one of their delicious homemade pastas.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 97 reviews
Amali (Mediterranean $$-$$$)
Amali (Mediterranean $$-$$$)

3 min walk. Seasonal Greek, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine with a bright and charming neighborhood feel. Especially beloved for their roasted broccoli.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 139 reviews

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