At 90 minutes, the play-with-music “Brokeback Mountain” feels rushed. Thankfully, the chemistry of lead actors Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges helps elevate a lackluster production.
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In theory, having Older Ennis look back on his past is touching, and Hickey gives a thoughtful, tender, performance. But the reality of having Older Ennis linger around the small, intimate stage for the entire 90 minutes ofIt all feels out of place: opening the play with Older Ennis is an effective framing device, and we don't learn anything else from him sticking around. At times, it's emotionally resonant, but in others, it feels almost as if an audience member got stranded on stage.
The songs aren’t particularly memorable either, and they too often veer into telling us what we already know, attempting to explore the interiority of Jack and Ennis. The script, written by Ashley Robinson, is emotionally potent yet the dialogue is sparse. It's refreshingly matter-of-fact, and there's never any doubt as to what Jack and Ennis are thinking. Therefore, the frequent musical interjections feel superfluous.
The supporting cast does fantastic work elevating paper-thin characters. Emily Fairn is particularly touching as Ennis’ wife Alma, but the play doesn’t afford us much of a glance into Alma’s life.
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