That Nathan Lane Fellow Can Really Act

After a pause our social lives, Wife and I went out to see a Broadway show last night. Just as I finished my last exam, Wife saw that we could get tickets for the show November on our discount website. Because of the phenomenal cast, Wife has wanted to see that show for a while now, so she jumped on the opportunity to get tickets. In my semi-conscious state, I was in no position to do anything other than nod and say, “Whatever you want dear” (she's training me quite well).

November is a political comedy about an unpopular U.S. President running for re-election after his first term. Given our interest in politics, Wife figured that this show would be right up our alley.

Infinitely talented Nathan Lane stars in the play, along with Laurie Metcalf (probably best known for playing the sister on Rosanne) and Dylan Baker (to say nothing of his television and Broadway performances, he has had roles in Across the Universe; The Hunting Party; Fido; Spider-Man 2 and 3; Hide & Seek; Head of State; Road to Perdition; Changing Lanes; Along Came a Spider; Thirteen Days; Happiness; Disclosure; Delirious; Planes, Trains & Automobiles and The Long Walk Home. Along with starring roles in television movies Drive; The Book of Daniel; The Laramie Project; The Pitts; Feds; and Murder One.

Without a doubt, the play has a phenomenal cast. While the entire cast was great, Nathan Lane did a particularly outstanding job with his role. Several times, I just sat back astonished at his talent and comedic timing.

The breathtaking set is also worthy of note. The entire play takes place in the Oval Office, and the set is probably the most elegant I have ever seen. While the play takes shots at various political views (including mine), I still found the show to be extremely humorous, sharp, and witty.