THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

Shakespeare's first comic romance is interesting more for what it shows about the Bard's developing skills and the coining of the phrase "love is blind" than for its quality. Nonetheless, it manages to hold the stage even today, as illustrated by this well-acted and tastefully produced audio version. A bit thin on personality, not very successful with the low humor, the production excels in spirit, poetry and clarity. Y.R. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 01]