Review: Broadway loses more stellar work as “Ohio State Murders” abruptly exits
I caught “Ohio State Murders” late in its truncated stay on Broadway, at the handsomely refurbished and newly re-christened James Earl Jones Theatre, formerly the Cort. It closes on Sunday, unfortunately, after about five weeks of performances, a victim perhaps of misplaced optimism. That hopefulness being a skewed vision of Broadway, one that views it as a healthy environment for a play with a shattering perspective and an ominous- sounding title.
McDonald brings a wrenching dignity to the proceedings, holding back on a full expression of Suzanne’s suffering until the very end, when she leaves us with Kennedy’s anguishing final line. Seventy-five minutes is all it takes for Leon, Kennedy and McDonald to sweep us, too, into the maelstrom. I’m just sorry the storm is passing so quickly.
An upbeat outcome emanates from the Connelly Theater, a 160-seat gem in the East Village where Berlant has returned for a second run of her uproarious tour de force “Kate.” A loving sendup of the vanities and vicissitudes of the actor’s life, “Kate” nestles cozily into this intimate space — even if Berlant kids us with complaints that the Connelly is too small to make her much money.
Berlant also cracks wise about the pretensions of theater, but love of the form is at the heart of “Kate.” She finds a sweet spot downtown for her sleek, smart comedy, and thank goodness for that perfect fit., by Adrienne Kennedy. Directed by Kenny Leon. Set, Beowulf Boritt; costumes, Dede Ayite; lighting, Allen Lee Hughes; sound, Justin Ellington; projections, Jeff Sugg. With Lizan Mitchell, Mister Fitzgerald, Abigail Stephenson. About 1 hour 15 minutes. At the James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W.
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