We have nothing but praise for Amy Hutchinson’s stage direction. It unfailingly served the music and the drama with a light touch which is, sadly, infrequent these days. Ms. Hutchinson trusts the material, the performers and, most importantly, the audience. Her abundant creativity is evident throughout, but she never bludgeons us with her “concept”.
Yet this was serious fun and a worthy homage to Donizetti with kudos to Hutchison, Danzig and the creative team on this lively and witty production.