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Ken Ludwig's Moriarty
Ken Ludwig
Sherlock Holmes
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, William Gillette
Highlights
120 minsVictorian (British and American)Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesMystery
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some finding it a thrilling and clever adaptation of Sherlock Holmes stories, while others criticize its script and pacing. Many appreciate the unique take on the characters, especially the romance between Holmes and Alice Faulkner, though a few note that it can feel overly melodramatic. Overall, the play seems to have captured the essence of the detective tales, but not without some reservations regarding its writing and structure.
Clever adaptation of classic storiesThrilling and engagingStrong character interpretationsScript can be a slogEnding feels too theatrical
Synopsis
Case involving incriminating letters written by European prince to the English girl he betrayed leads to Holmes-Moriarty confrontation.
Press Reviews
"A prime evening of entertainment."
— New York Daily News
"Constant stage magic to delight the audience."
— Women's Wear Daily
"A theatrical triumph...one of the jolliest treats of the season."
— Christian Science Monitor
"The most enjoyable show in town...a great evening in the theater. I might find it difficult to like someone who did not love it."
— The New York Times
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1976
BindingPaperback
Edition1st
Pages146
PlaceNew York, USA
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573616068
ISBN-10057361606X
Sherlock Holmes is a mystery play written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Samuel French in New York, USA (1976).
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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