Some of those cuts (like Arnolds meatier monologues) are missed, thoughTorch Songs flame still burns bright.
Its as if the piece was written now, looking ahead rather than then, looking back.
Hes supported by a strong supporting cast, all carried over from Off Broadway.
Credit: Matthew Murphy
Thats whenTorch Songreally seems to catch fire.
Arnold wants his mothers total acceptance.
Shes willing to tolerate but not validate his homosexuality.
Matthew Murphy
With the stakes high, Ruehl flexes Mrs. Beckoffs acid-sharp tongue and unnerving determination with ease.
And its hard not to feel the same way about life when leaving the theater.A-
