Ethan Hawke deserves recognition for his performance; it's difficult to imagine how he could have played Larry Hart any better. He delivers a series of concise speeches as if truly embodying the celebrated lyricist. Much of the story unfolds during conversations between Hart and his preferred bartender, “Eddie” (Bobby Cannavale), while awaiting the after-party for "Oklahoma!". Hart had previously collaborated with Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott) for quite some time, but Rodgers grew weary of Hart’s behavior fueled by alcohol and instead joined forces with Oscar Hammerstein II (Simon Delaney) for this new project. From the beginning, I found Hart to be a fascinating and imperfect figure, especially when he described “Oklahoma!” as an elephant wandering through American cornfields being jabbed in the eye by an ear – a perfect summation of his perspective. To refresh our memories of his past achievements, "Knuckles" (Jonah Lees) provides piano accompaniment while other conversations with people like acclaimed writer EB White (Patrick Kennedy), his driven muse “Elizabeth” (Margaret Qualley), and naturally, his former partner, occur—each revealing different levels of honesty or self-pity. I thought that Scott’s understated but impactful portrayal of Rodgers was what made him seem cold and unappreciative, as we witness Hart's obvious despair over his growing isolation and diminished importance. It's striking to see how far someone can fall. The dialogue is clever and amusing, and the entire production offers a glimpse into the experience of becoming obsolete. References to his sexuality are present, but they’re part of a depiction of a man who felt he could find beauty in both men and women, and that uncertainty is skillfully conveyed by Hawke, who manages to elicit both sympathy and frustration for his character. The presentation feels like a filmed play, with scenes that seem as though they were taken directly from the stage; however, this structured approach actually enhances the storytelling, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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