The Columnist - Broadway

Reviews

• Review by Erik Haagensen
  from Backstage
  April 25, 2012

  ‘‘Under Daniel Sullivan’s unerring direction, John Lithgow delivers a riveting turn in the title role of this crackling entertainment. The mercurial actor can go from flashing rage through wounded pride to glittering charm without breaking a sweat.’’

• Review by David Rooney
  from The Hollywood Reporter
  April 25, 2012

  ‘‘Outfitted by costumer Jess Goldstein in the WASP uniform of bow tie, natty suits and owlish horn-rimmed glasses, with his ever-present cigarette holder trailing a curl of smoke, Lithgow is a magnetic central figure, imbuing the role with rich humor that offsets Joe’s more questionable behavior.’’