Reviews for August: Osage County
Wed, Mar 17, 2010 2:24 PM by Ryan Jones
Real all of the local reviews for Ordway's one week run of August: Osage County. More reviews will be added as they are published.
Twin Cities Daily Planet - "a fantastically entertaining night at the theater."
Examiner.com - 5 out of 5 stars. "Incendiary wit ignites a scorching drama of familial dysfunction"
Star Tribune - "Hurry to the Ordway Center, where [...] an extraordinary cast of actors are doing mesmerizing work in "August: Osage County," Tracy Letts' blistering, withering, hilarious and altogether mesmerizing family tragedy."
Pioneer Press - "Sometimes family ties bind. And sometimes they strangle. Dysfunction done right."
Broadway World - "a skillful blend of comedy and drama."
How Was the Show? - "Go see it."
Minneapolis Saint Paul Magazine - "the acting is top-notch, the set is wonderful, and the directing laudable."
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Additional reading:
MPR Interview with Estelle Parsons
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Get tickets to August: Osage County, running now through Sunday, March 21.
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Comments
Babu writes: 3/17/2010 9:02:02 PM
Acting was superb, there are thirteen characters and all were very well played. The story is a little too far fetched. The story was on a family that is a bit too dysfunctional. The play is a bit too long. A shorter version would have been crisper and more impactful.
marcia passi writes: 3/20/2010 11:08:59 PM
THANK YOU for providing 2 TOP NOTCH sign language interpreters at today's matinee performance!!This is the first time I have been able to sit back and enjoy a performance at the Ordway. Where can I find information on future performances that will be interpreted? Thanks again!! Marcia Passi
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