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Three & a half men.

The article focuses on a critical assessment of three contemporary theater productions, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and thematic ambitions. Topics include the superficial treatment of mental health in "Every Brilliant Thing," the politicized and uneven adaptation of "Dog Day Afternoon"...

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Published in:New Criterion Vol. 44; no. 9; pp. 40 - 44
Main Author: Smith, Kyle
Format: Article
Published: New Criterion May2026
Subjects:
Theaters
Mental health
Every Brilliant Thing (Theatrical production)
Dog Day Afternoon (Theatrical production)
Prejudices
Giant (Theatrical production)
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article focuses on a critical assessment of three contemporary theater productions, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and thematic ambitions. Topics include the superficial treatment of mental health in "Every Brilliant Thing," the politicized and uneven adaptation of "Dog Day Afternoon" into a stage play, and the exploration of artistic genius and prejudice in "Giant."