Six years ago, I saw a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in NYC's Central Park and it was magical.  For one thing, the set and lighting played an instrumental part in the production.  The set was surrounded by water, providing a sense of urgency and the stage was alive with the fighting between the Montagues and Capulets. But most of all, Lauren Ambrose played a fiercely passionate Juliet to Oscar Isaac's Romeo and her performance has forever lingered in my mind.  Back then the New York Times' Ben Brantley best summed up her performance: … [Read more...]