Project #2: Option #2

Pre-broadway production

The Herald (Glasgow)
Carol Woddis, January 28, 1992
Gut-wrenching saga. Angels in America, Cottesloe National Theatre, London
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"Packed into its three-and-a-half hours -- and by the end, it felt more like three-and-a-half gut-wrenching days -- is a saga which confronts death and homosexuality head-on but in a way that lifts it far beyond the merely political."

This review explained the historical significance of Angles in America: Millennium Approaches. It gave some background on Tony Kushner's. This review also included Carol Woddis’ opinions on Cottesloe National Theatre's 1992 production of Angles in America.

Broadway Production

Christian Science Monitor
May 17, 1993, New York
'Angels in America' Remains Earthbound
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"Kushner's play sometimes seriously flounders, especially in scenes between the married couple. Some of the dialogue is wooden and forced. Yet "Millennium Approaches" has moments that reveal how good theater can be. These occur when the characters look beyond their own needs, but these moments are few and far between."

This review praises the uniqueness of Angles in America: Millennium Approaches in the world of Broadway. The high points of the plot are summarized. The views of the reviewer were both positive and negative when referring to the 1993 Broadway production.

Professional Production

USA TODAY
By: David Patrick Stearns, Chicago, October 14, 1994
'Angels' flies high outside Broadway
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"A theatrical masterstroke is often followed by a scene that just lies there. And though it's never less-than-absorbing,the acting is uneven, ranging from the pedestrian to performances that eclipse their Broadway counterparts."

This review discusses the social value of the show and its past impact on Broadway. It also includes positive and negative aspects of the staging of the Chicago Royal George Theater production of Angels in America. The acting and the execution of scenes were also described in a subjective manner.

College Production

Michigan far-right protests Angels in America production
Tana Michaels, April 2007
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""But the themes are universal. All couples struggle and sometimes one partner leaves. The play shows the truth of humanity and human lifestyles shown through the eyes of a gay couple."

This review manly focuses on the controversy surrounding the Saginaw Valley State University production of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. It covers the themes and the concepts of the show. It also talks about the way in which the director went about cutting the script.

HBO Mini-series

Variety
November 4, 2002 - November 10, 2002
'Angels' soars as major mini of 2003
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"For those who didn't get to see the powerful drama on stage, HBO Films is bringing "Angels" to life with an all-star cast headed by Al Pacino, Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson."

This review discusses the film adaptation of Angels in America. A short synopsis of the storyline is given. The cast and acting was talked about.