TheaterMania.com
Search
Find Theater In Your Area

The World Over
Tickets and Information


SHOW INFORMATION

This show has not yet been rated.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Oct 1, 2002
Closed Oct 13, 2002

Visit the The World Over website:
http://www.playwrightshorizons.org

TICKETS TO THIS SHOW BUY TICKETS CHECK FOR DISCOUNTS

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Candide had it easy. In this skewed epic adventure, a man comes to believe he's the lost prince of a mythical land and travels The World Over to reclaim his birthright. Though tested by an obscene number of life-threatening obstacles, he sets his eye unwaveringly on the horizon. But is it at the expense of seeing what's right in front of him? Michael Mayer directs this world premiere by Keith Bunin.

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
15 minute intermission

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



The Duke on 42nd Street
229 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

Perched on a catwalk, muscles bulging, the Gryphon of Dvolnek spreads its wings. Well, okay: The wings are actually attached to a pole that's placed just behind actor Kevin Isola in the Gryphon costume, but it's a striking effect nonetheless. In fact, the pure inventiveness of staging, costume, and lighting elements in The World Over by Keith Bunin lift the production to a higher level than the script itself reaches.

The play is a theatrical fable revolving around Adam (Justin Kirk), an orphan who believes himself to be the lost prince of Gildoray. Armed with nothing but a mysterious ring that surely proves his birthright and the brazen arrogance of absolute conviction, he sets out on a que[...]


Reviewed by Dan Bacalzo on Oct 3, 2002

What are other members saying?

No user reviews have been posted yet.
Write a review


RELATED ARTICLES ON THEATERMANIA


By providing information about entertainment and cultural events on this site, TheaterMania.com shall not be deemed to endorse,
recommend, approve and/or guarantee such events, or any facts, views, advice and/or information contained therein.

©1999-2012 TheaterMania.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy