Playing until July 14, 2013 at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre is Alan Cumming in Macbeth. This production is totally unique in that Mr. Cumming puts on a one person version of the Shakespeare classic. There are only two other people in the show but neither one of them have any lines. All dialog is provided by Mr. Cumming.
The main character enters what appears to be a mental institution with obvious damage to his body. As he comes in and begins to get cleaned up, his recitation of the Macbeth play begins. Cumming plays all parts in the Shakespeare classic in the modern day surroundings. Suggestion for play goers: if you aren’t already very familiar with Macbeth, take a little time before attending to review it. You will also find a nice synopsis inside the Playbill for the show which you can scan if you get to the theater early enough.
Alan Cummings is amazing as he delivers one of the most stirring interpretations of this dynamic show you will ever want to see. You can almost feel how he is deteriorating as a person as the plot progresses.
The staging for this show adds tremendous value to the phenomenal acting that Mr. Cumming does. The effects of the listening equipment and lighting bring about what could be described as eerie feel such as one might get seeing the actual Macbeth in its full presentation format.
For me, this show was one of the highlights of the Spring 2013 season on Broadway. See it before it ends it run.