A Moon for the Misbegotten Review — Ruth Wilson and Michael Shannon Mesmerise in Eugene O’Neill’s Stark Drama

Review Round Up: A Moon For the Misbegotten, Alemeida Theatre

We round up the reviews for Rebecca Frecknall's production of Eugene O'Neill's play. (c)Marc Brenner Broadway World: *** "Frecknall’s trademark lucid expressionism heightens their ambient longing, a lone lantern circles the stage, an omnipresent moon showering them in icy light. But it’s not enough to redeem one of O’Neill’s more cumbersome plays, in need of…

‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’ review – Ruth Wilson eclipsed by mumbling and mundanity

The 'moon' in Rebecca Frecknall's take on Eugene O'Neill is the most interesting thing about this sluggish three-hour staging.

A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN review by thespyinthestalls

A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Almeida Theatre ★★★★★ “a gem of a production” Eugene O’Neill’s last play, A Moon For The Misbegotten, is now playing at the Almeida Theatre. With an outstanding cast that includes Michael Shannon, David Threlfall and Ruth Wilson, and direction by Rebecca Frecknall, don’t miss an opportunity to see it, if you can get a ticket. The play does require stamina, like a lot of O’Neill’s work. But if you’re up for the challen…