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Director Saheem Ali is betting that the most tired story in the canon needs a linguistic split to feel alive. By having the leads whisper their intimacy in Spanish while the rest of the cast sticks to the English text, the production creates a private world that excludes the noise of the city. With LaChanze, Deirdre O’Connell, and Francis Jue anchoring the supporting roles, the performances will likely carry the weight even if the balcony scene feels familiar. It is a smart pivot for Shakespeare in the Park. We are curious if this specific choice justifies another go at the play, but given the talent involved, it is worth the trek across the Great Lawn.
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This was a good Shakespeare in the Park event. It was a little different than usual. There were not many famous people. The last time I saw Shakespeare in the Park, it was with Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Kevin Kline, Philip Seymour Hoffman, in The Seagull, and that was exceptional. This was ok. There was also a mix of Spanish and English that was new. Something that was really cool was that at the end of the show they married a couple, so that was exciting. It was an OK show, and I look forward to some more Shakespeare in the Park that would be a little bit more exciting and entertaining.
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