Review: ‘Man and Superman’

Published 3:39 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2015

By Howard Schonberger

Journal columnist

My wife, Helen, and I have been frequent followers of the wonderful new medium of HD Operas and National Theatre Live introduced this past year.

Last Sunday, when I heard they were showing “Man and Superman” written by George Bernard Shaw, one of my favorite writers, I decided we had to go.

It was three and a half hours of the best entertainment we have ever enjoyed.  The show was performed by a wondrous cast led by Acadamy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes. A very small audience left the  beautiful weather outside, praying they made the right decision.

Within five minutes, the laughter was almost hysterical, louder than any full house audience of previous shows. None of the small audience went home at intermission as has happened previously.

Bobby Ryan, our new artistic director, was welcomed at this occasion.

We understand that we now might have repeats of shows missed by those who are off island or busy at the dates selected.  Keep us informed at the Journal so islanders won’t miss stuff this good (or in my case, watch time and time again).