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| Angel Lopez and Corey Gimlin Photo by John Groseclose |
Click here for more information on this production that runs through October 28th.
"The classic story of good versus evil was forever immortalized in Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." While the story has been adapted countless times, including the 1997 musical version which made considerable changes to the plot and characters of the book, Jeffrey Hatcher's 2008 play Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde sticks fairly close to Stevenson's story. Originally commissioned and presented by Arizona Theatre Company, the drama is back in Phoenix in a well-cast, staged and designed production at TheaterWorks...Stevenson's novella was more of a gothic mystery than a horror story and Hatcher's script uses the same themes and structure of the book, which also includes having multiple narrators and perspectives. It begins, like Stevenson's story, with the persona of Mr. Hyde having already been unleashed, which may prove confusing for anyone who isn't already familiar with this famous tale. Hatcher uses the theatrical device of having several cast members portray Hyde throughout the show....director Chris Hamby has found an exceptional cast who do a very good job in portraying the multiple characters in the show, including the foursome who play Hyde....with a talented cast, excellent direction and creative elements, TheaterWorks' production proves that this well known tale still makes for an entirely entertaining theatrical endeavor.. " -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
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