The Man in the Iron Mask Concludes a Swashbuckling Outdoor Trilogy!
Charles Kennedy is proud to perform as Baron Wotspur in the Hudson Warehouse presentation of the next chapter of the work of Alexandre Dumas – The Man In The Iron Mask – every weekend in July!
THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
“The plot to clandestinely unseat a king is at the heart of The Man in the Iron Mask, the highly contrived, wildly entertaining action-adventure drama now playing on the back patio of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Riverside Park under the banner of Hudson Warehouse. It’s the third and final installment of executive director Susane Lee’s adaptation of The D’Artagnan Romances by Alexandre Dumas, a project that started three years ago with The Three Musketeers. On all counts, this grand finale is the best installment of the trilogy.
Lee blasts through an incredible amount of exposition with her trim, punchy scenes, which Martin-Smith (who also directs) stages with vigor and efficiency. Even with no set, the patio easily transforms into the Jardin du Luxembourg or Vaux-le-Vicomte. Jared Kirby’s thrilling fight choreography also transforms the space by filling it with close-encounter swordplay.
In just over 90 minutes, The Man in the Iron Mask manages to convey the spirit and excitement of one of the greatest historical fiction novels ever written. Purists may bristle at Lee’s revision of the conclusion (she sends us off with a much happier ending than Dumas envisioned), but it feels perfectly agreeable for midsummer dusk. We want to believe that there really are good guys looking out for us as darkness sets over the realm — even if that isn’t strictly the case.” –– Zachary Stewart, July 8, 2019
July 4th – 28th
Thursdays thru Sundays 6:30pm
at The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument on West 89th and Riverside Drive.
Performances are on the north patio, behind the monument. All performances are “Pay What You Can,” with a basket being passed at the end of each show. There are no tickets; just show up and grab a seat on the benches or steps of the monument. It is strongly suggested that you arrive no later than 6:15pm.
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