Somehow I believe the title of this play is misleading. Let's see a show of hands of all of you that think this will be the Last Adventure of the Great Detective? Just as I thought, not a single hand.
The Wyly Theatre is staging Steven Dietz's adaptation of the 1899 William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle play. This production is directed by Kevin Moriarty, need I go on? Okay, I will.
The Wyly Theatre is located in the heart of Dallas' Arts District and is an architectural marvel. The stage juts out into the seating area and is surround on three sides by the guests. This performance is broken into two acts separated by a 15-minute intermission. The actors were superb and the sets were fantastic. The scene at Reichenbach left know doubts as to where it was for anyone that has been to the falls. The setting rooms and gas chamber were equally well crafted. The ingenious switch from locomotive to railway carriage was subtle but profound.
This brings us to the play itself. It never seemed to taken its own life. Maybe it was Moriarty's direction but something seemed just slightly lacking. All said, however, I would suggest anyone that have not seen it, head downtown Dallas and attend. The play runs through May 25 but somehow I feel it won't be Sherlock Holmes' Final Adventure.
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