Veteran theatergoers usually don’t have to wait long for another production of the oft-performed “Godot.” But one as special as this doesn’t come along that often. Santo Loquasto’s striking set, featuring giant gray rock formations, perfectly conveys the stark bleakness that marks the characters’ seemingly pointless existence. And as his slave Lucky, Glover has been made up to look positively demonic, with the actor’s intensity in the near-silent role quietly terrifying. As the officious Pozzo, Goodman - whose already considerable bulk has been enhanced by padding - resembles a mountainous creature whose quiet malevolence is made even scarier by his mock, high-toned accent. While set designer Troy Houries water-world may be the bane of the actors existence (when they fall in, they are torso high in water), it makes for a relevant adaptation of the play. Here they’re largely provided by John Goodman and John Glover, whose Pozzo and Lucky are truly awesome sights to behold. To set Becketts Waiting for Godot in the world of the Hurricane Katrina aftermath is the bold and clever choice of the Classical Theatre of Harlem. Not that the evening doesn’t effectively convey the play’s more chilling elements. Their iconic characters might be desperately and pathetically waiting in vain for the mysterious Godot, but in these talented performers’ hands, they provide plenty of fun for the audience along the way. Lane infuses his line readings with his trademark snappish delivery, bellowing voice and perfect comic timing, while the circus-trained Irwin enhances his gentler turn with his expert miming and physical clowning talents. Vladimir and Estragon are played by Bill Irwin and Nathan Lane, and these veteran comic actors apply their vaudeville-style skills to excellent effect. 'Luckiest Girl Alive' Review: Mila Kunis Leads Lackluster Netflix Adaptation of Jessica Knoll's Bestsellerīeckett’s challenging works often go down much easier when presented with generous doses of humor, and this production directed by Anthony Page fortunately doesn’t stint on it.
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