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Murder in the Cathedral by T.S.Eliot.
Tickets: citylit.org. Dates: May 3rd-June 16th, 2024.
“James Sparling makes for an extraordinary Becket: vibrant, convincing, and full of life.”
“Sparling provides a sterling performance as Becket; he is imposing in voice and manner.”
“James Sparling is excellent as Becket. For all practical purposes he carries the piece.”
“Which brings us to Becket himself, masterfully played by James Sparling… I was particularly impressed with Sparling somehow managing to make Becket not only compelling but also annoying.”
“James Sparling’s Becket is calm and cool, even in his most challenging moments. Sparling has an internal bipolar dialogue that is captivating and chilling.”
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