[Michael Juster]

...you only see one more Shakespeare play, make it the Rosner/Teller production of the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge. It just came in from its debut in Las Vegas and will be going to other cities this year (apparently six regional theatres were there today trying to get them to come).

This is the second Rosner/Teller collaboration. I loved their 2008 production of Macbeth at DC's Folger Shakespeare Theatre, but this is much more impressive. Teller is the silent half of the Penn & Teller magic/comedy team, and a true student of Shakespeare. He brought out the comedy and the magical feel of the island in astonishing ways.

The Prospero was quite good (just a little scary in the beginning), and he reminded me in look and sound of my talented Powow buddy, Alfred Nicol. What's makes it a little eerie is my favorite poem of Alfred's is his "The Magician's Daughter."

So, seriously, if you live within a few hours of Boston, rob a few convenience stores to pay for the tickets and go see it. If you're too far away, pray the tour comes closer.