More Theater Monday - Lone Star

We were given complimentary tickets to Lone Star for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Lone Star

Where: Theatre One, Theatre Row 

             410 W. 42nd St.

              New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 16 and Up

When: Through December 23, 2023

Lone Star is the story of a Vietnam veteran, Roy, returning home to find that everything he loves, except his favorite beer, has changed. The show isn't as heavy as you would think. In fact, it's a comedy although a dark one, but never too dark. Even when it seems like it is going to go darker, it never actually does.

The show does contain some war-related images. Some people may find this triggering. However, they are not photographic, they are not color, and they are not gory so they won't shouldn't be triggering for people who just don't like gory pictures.

It is hard to get into this show from the get-go because it starts with an endless monologue delivered by the character of Roy's wife. Although this is a good way to get her point of view across and to get an overview of Roy before he actually enters the story, it is just too long. It is too much information to take in all at once right at the top of the show. It would have been better if some of the information had been delivered later or in a different way.  Perhaps even if she had been talking to another character so it felt more like a dialogue.

However, that being said, the rest of the play moves along much more quickly, and the acting is good. Matt de Rogatis does a great job in the role of Roy. Ryan McCartan really loses himself in the role of Cletis. Dan Ambroyer is especially good in the role of the slow and possibly brain-damaged, Ray. 

And that's our view. For more about Lone Star or to purchase tickets, visit www.ruthstage.org/lonestar

Tune in tomorrow for Tips for Tuesday. 

Photo credits:

All Lone Star production photos by Miles Skalli

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