‘Amadeus’ Review: Jefferson Mays Shines as a Funny and Frothing Salieri in a Gorgeously Mounted, Essential Revival at the Pasadena Playhouse
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📌 Key Takeaways
- Jefferson Mays delivers a standout performance as Salieri
- The production is described as 'gorgeously mounted' and essential
- 'Amadeus' is framed as a love triangle between Salieri, God, and Mozart
- The revival explores themes of genius, envy, and artistic divinity
📖 Full Retelling
🏷️ Themes
Theater, Performance, Music, Revival
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Italian composer and teacher (1750–1825)
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American actor
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Composer (1756–1791)
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