The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Lyra Theater, 2016)
Closed 2h 15m
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Lyra Theater, 2016)
70%
70%
(18 Ratings)
Positive
78%
Mixed
5%
Negative
17%
Members say
Great acting, Relevant, Absorbing, Intense, Resonant

About the Show

Lyra Theater updates Bertolt Brecht's 1941 satire about a demagogue coming to power in a democratic state to present-day America. Any resemblance to living persons is entirely coincidental.

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Critic Reviews (1)

Theatre is Easy
October 29th, 2016

"The company has inherited the play’s legacy, showing its relevance and making the piece an important theatrical examination of morality. It is a true testament to what theatre-makers can, and should, do...Director Noam Shapiro makes excellent choices to illuminate the complex story. The eight-person ensemble portrays over forty characters with astonishing clarity...It is superbly original and immediate, and exactly the right way to tackle the societal issues we all face today."
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