Fool for Love
There was an exciting pre-show at the Biltmore Theatre on the night I saw Fool for Love . The older couples behind me were having a lively conversation, which, at one point, ventured into the uneven distribution of legroom among their seats. (When asked if one seat had more than the other, one of the gentleman quipped, "I don't know. I didn't bring my tape measure.") A few seats to my left, an older man was whistling to himself, providing the pre-show house music. As the theatre filled up, an awards prognosticator for The Hollywood Reporter sat in front of me and Oscar nominee and playwright Jesse Eisenberg ( The Social Network ) sat next to me. Then the Sam Shepard play began. I wanted so badly to love it madly. I wanted to be enthralled with the tumultuous relationship between Eddie (Sam Rockwell) and May (Nina Arianda). But I just wasn't. It simply isn't something I can get excited about as a dramaturg, though the performances from the leading playe...