Lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart (1895-1943) might not be familiar to everyone, but his extensive collection of songs written with composer Richard Rodgers (1902-1979)—a significant group of classic American tunes—includes well-loved favorites like "The Lady is a Tramp,” “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Isn’t It Romantic?” and their most famous song, “Blue Moon.” Despite Hart’s artistic achiev…

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 Ri…