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My overall impression
Having heard much about the original production of this show, I was very excited to finally see it for myself. It did not disappoint, and, in fact, exceeded my expectations. While the show as a whole carries the incredible weight of its subject matter, and is often dark and intense, I was pleasantly surprised to experience moments of levity and humor. The audience (myself included) laughed out loud at several points, and drew back in surprise at others. Jamey Hecht is an incredible orator and brings an immense amount of pathos to his poetry onstage. The accompanying footage is well-chosen and the pacing is excellent. A must-see.