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From: The Village Voice
Date: 19981215
Author:Feingold, Michael

Electra By Sophocles

Ethel Barrymore Theater

Broadway and 47th Street]

239-6200

Those of you who just tuned in probably think my headline alludes to Sophocles's play. On the other hand, my regular readers-all junior partners with the fine old firm of Hypocrite Lecteur, Semblable & Frere-probably assume it's a setup for rude remarks to come about David Leveaux's production. Well, the rude remarks are justified, and will be served in due course, but the real tragedy at issue has nothing to do with either the power of this ancient masterpiece, or my low opinion of its current treatment. ...

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