[NEohioPAL] Review of "Sleuth" at Great Lakes Theater

[Bob Abelman]

 ‘Sleuth’ delectably twists and turns upon the Hanna Theatre stage



Bob Abelman

Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal



More often than not, classic thrillers come across as glass-encased museum pieces to today’s theater audiences, what with their arthritic wordplay, creaky plot twists and archaically excessive exposition spouted by dusty archetypical characters.  They are more exhibition than entertainment.



And yet, Anthony Shaffer’s “Sleuth” – which won a Tony Award for best play in 1971 – seems as fresh as ever in this Great Lakes Theater’s staging.  Even those who have seen other stage productions, the 1972 movie version of the play or the wholly unwarranted 2007 remake and are familiar with the work’s tightly plotted twists, dramatic turns and how they play out will surely find pleasure in this production.



For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/
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