'Match' to close 23 May 2004 at the Plymouth Theatre
Fri 14 May 2004 'Match' to close 23 May 2004 at the Plymouth Theatre Match, by Stephen Belber (which was booking up to the 25 Jul 2004) will close on Sun 23 May 2004 at the Plymouth Theatre after 28 previews and 53 performances Match, which opened on 8 Apr 2004, following previews from 13 Mar 2004, received good to luke-warm notices from the popular press: BEN BRENTLEY of the NEW YORK TIMES says �All foreplay and no follow-through.� Howard Kissel of NEW YORK DAILY NEWS says �Uproariously funny, enthralling theater.� ELYSA GARDNER of USA TODAY says �Frank Langella gives one of the most memorable performances of a distinguished career� LINDA WINER of NEWSDAY says "Improbable but nimble little feel-good suspense sitcom." FRANK SCHECK of THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER says "Smartly plotted, highly amusing play." MICHAEL SOMMERS of STAR-LEDGER says "Langella's marvelous performance fans a mere "Match" into a bonfire." ROMA TORRE of NY1 speaking of Frank Langella says "magnificent performance that is quite simply unmatched." MICHAEL KUCHWARA of Associated Press says "Frank Langella, ...makes "Match" occasionally strike theatrical fire" The cast consists of Frank Langella , Ray Liotta and Jane Adams. It is directed by Nicholas Martin, designed by James Noone, lighting by Brian MacDevitt, costumes by Michael Krass, and produced by The Araca Group and East of Doheny. A husband and wife arrive on the doorstep of a once renowned dancer to interview him about his past. By night's end what they have learned will change them all forever.
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