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Most of the Richard Nelson Rhinebeck plays the ones performed in-person start the same way.
During the shutdown, he extended the Apple Family sequence with a trio of Zoom pieces.
- In 2019, he introduced his third Hudson Valley family, the Michaels, and withWhat Happened?
The Michaels Abroad, he finishes the sprawling Rhinebeck project at last.
The Michaels et al.
the wistful play dares to become quite uncomfortable.
If you have never seen one of the Rhinebeck series before, I wouldnt start here.
(Despite his careful researchers eye, Nelson does not see very clearly into the world of dance.)
- Did we ever tell you…?).
The Michaels Abroadisnt meant to stand alone.
If youve seen the whole pack, even this lighter offering takes on weight and power.
What has he worked out in this long contemplation?
The play concludes with the elders leaving to go see the younger women at their recital.
Elegy is (as ever) Nelsons dominant key, which makes Plunketts just-widowed Kate the plays home chord.
- Throughout the long Panorama series, he has often used Plunketts gift for raw vulnerability this way.
The Michaels Abroadis at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at Hunter College through October 8.
