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...daunting and cavernous sets of Henry IV, Part Two, designed cleverly by John Conklin and illuminated superbly by Frances Aronson's lighting, look and feel surprisingly like the current American landscape. Although it may not be comforting, nor particularly pleasant, it is both familiar and recognizable. We sense that we are watching ourselves, watching our own world, as it hurtles toward an uncertain fate...
...American Repertory Theatre's production of Henry IV, Part Two--inspired somewhat by Gus Van Sant's "My Own Private Idaho"--paints a timeless landscape for Shakespeare's original play; it collapses then and now with witty juxtapositions of different moments of history. This potpourri of costumes (Gabrielle Berry), props and motifs is no more unusual than performing a play in the late 20th century, which was written in the late 16th and set in the late 14th. And though this odd, albeit very effective, hodge podge of disparate time periods creates a certain ahistoricity, it succeeds remarkably...
...production of Henry IV, Part 2 raises many important issues. Visually engaging--if not outright beautiful--and intellectually challenging, it presents a vivid, funny and melancholy depiction of a young. person's attempt to grow up. It's a must see for all those who cannot sleep well during these critical times...
...Henry IV. By William Shakespeare. Through Jan. 2. A glorious compound of comedy, drama, and history, as seen through generational conflicts and civil strife. Through two parts, the events are played out against a background of colorful panoply and tumultuous battles. Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge. 547-8300. $18-$42. Tuesday - Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday...