By Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Jack O'Brien
What's it About?
Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz star in Broadway's latest from Theresa Rebeck (The Seminar, The Understudy and creator of TV's "Smash") in a story about whether you really can go home again. New York banker Jack (Butz) unexpectedly returns to his Cincinnati home, and while sister Lorna (Holmes) is happy to see him, she suspects something's up. Jack just isn't acting right. He's agitated and jumpy and keeps making jokes about having killed his wife, Jenny (Judy Greer), who isn't too popular with the family. Mom Barbara (Jayne Houdyshell), distracted with taking care of Jack's sick dad, barely notices him and old friend, Phil (Josh Hamilton) is blinded by his unspoken love for Katie. When Jenny shows up with news that Jack is a wanted man, questions of ethics and family loyalty come into play.
What are the Highlights?
Butz gives a compelling performance as the deeply conflicted and morally corrupt Jack. Holmes proves she is more than just Hollywood Box Office draw by holding her own as Butz' foil. Rebeck's story is set way outside of the theater world in which she usually writes, so this is a nice change of pace. There's a significant transformation of the set (David Rockwell, scenic design) and some conversation-starting dialogue about religion and morals.
What are the Lowlights?
Some odd freeze-frames in between scenes and annoying glares (David Weiner, lighting design).
More information:
Dead Accounts runs through Feb. 24 at the Music Box Theatre, 239 West 45th St., NYC.Tickets: http://www.deadaccountsonbroadway.com/.
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