While we were in Boston visiting Katie (and seeing Hamilton) we also attended the Huntington Theatre Company’s play by Charles Marowitz, Sherlock’s Last Case. Maria Aitken directs a clever story where Sherlock is threatened by the son of Professor Moriarity. The staging alternates between Baker Street and a spooky cave. I enjoyed Rufus Collins as an arrogant Sherlock Holmes and Mark Zeisler as a frustrated Doctor Watson. Jane Ridley is a flighty Mrs. Hudson. Antoinette Robinson surprises as Liza Moriarity. And Malcolm Ingram presents a solid Inspector Lestrade. If you’re in the mood for a twisty Sherlock play, I recommend Sherlock’s Last Case. GRADE: B+
sounds entertaining. I’ve seen several two people shows and this sounds similar, but with a bigger cast.
my next play is either a world premiere of Diana (based on HRH Princess of Wales) or a Hershey Felder one. If you haven’t seen Felder, I recommend him
Maggie, we’ll put DIANA on our list.
After New Orleans we are going to try and see THE WAVERLY GALLERY with 86 year old Elaine May.
Jeff, we have tickets to a couple of plays in the next month, too.
I doubt there will ever be a last case for Sherlock.
Patti, so true! Sherlock Holmes inspires books, plays, and movies.
Sounds interesting. I like plays like this.
When I had season tickets to South Coast Repertory in SoCal, I saw some plays by Tom Stoppard, including “The Real Inspector Hound” and “Jumpers”, which were very good.
Rick, I’m a fan of Tom Stoppard’s plays, too. Stoppard’s done some movie work, too.