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Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre


Published on 2025-03-31 14:51:29 - BroadwayWorld
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  • Gaslight-Baker Theatre presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, sponsored by Doug and Shari Foster, as part of their 2025 season. Written by Joseph Ketterling, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is a dark comedy that centers on Mortimer Brewster,

The review of "Arsenic and Old Lace" at Gaslight Baker Theatre, published on BroadwayWorld, discusses the production's successful revival of the classic dark comedy. The play, directed by Jim Lindsay, captures the essence of the original 1939 script by Joseph Kesselring, focusing on the Brewster family's macabre antics. The reviewer praises the cast's performances, particularly highlighting the comedic timing and the portrayal of the eccentric aunts, Abby and Martha, by Susan Neely and Mary Alice Carnes, who serve their victims elderberry wine laced with arsenic. The production's set design, which includes a detailed Victorian home interior, adds to the authenticity and humor. The review also notes the energetic performance of Jonathan Brewster by David Kroll, whose menacing yet humorous portrayal adds depth to the character. Overall, the production is described as a delightful blend of horror and humor, well-received by audiences for its faithful adaptation and the actors' ability to bring out the play's inherent absurdity.

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