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`Julius Caesar' in Central Park
From: Chicago Sun-Times
Date: 20000825
Author:Michael Kuchwara
It's no contest in New York's Central Park these cool summer evenings.
In the battle between supporters of, and conspirators against, Julius Caesar, the bad guys just aren't as interesting. In this lopsided Public Theater production of Shakespeare's historical tragedy, the play springs to life only when the title character and his ardent admirers, specifically Mark Antony, are onstage.
Director Barry Edelstein has trouble keeping the drama moving forward as the play lurches back and forth between the intrigues to bury Caesar and the celebrations to praise him.
A large bust of Caesar, looking ...
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