Richard II

Tonight I saw an excellent production of Richard II at the Harmon Theater. In contrast to previous productions, the staging was more spare, but still beautiful. It was more in step with what I’m used to from Cal Shakes productions. The acting was again superb. This play was the first of two plays paired as “The Leadership Repertory.” The next will be Henry V. The same actor who played the lead in this play (who was excellent) will also play the lead in the next. I’m very much looking forward to it.