‘Amadeus’ Review: Jefferson Mays Shines as a Funny, Frothing Salieri in a Gorgeously Mounted and Essential Revival at the Pasadena Playhouse

‘Amadeus’ Review: Jefferson Mays Shines as a Funny, Frothing Salieri in a Gorgeously Mounted and Essential Revival at the Pasadena Playhouse

Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus” is, at heart, a great love triangle. At one vortex, there’s 18th century composer Antonio Salieri, wavering between piety and murderous peevishness. At another corner, the God whose favor Salieri craves, unrequitedly. And then, stand…

Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus” is, at heart, a great love triangle. At one vortex, there’s 18th century composer Antonio Salieri, wavering between piety and murderous peevishness. At another corner, the G… [+10369 chars]
‘Amadeus’ Review: Jefferson Mays Shines as a Funny, Frothing Salieri in a Gorgeously Mounted and Essential Revival at the Pasadena Playhouse - FHMnews