{"id":119,"date":"2014-10-21T03:16:21","date_gmt":"2014-10-21T03:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidfoubert.com\/?p=119"},"modified":"2014-10-22T15:50:32","modified_gmt":"2014-10-22T15:50:32","slug":"early-reviews-for-david-in-henry-viii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davidfoubert.com\/?p=119","title":{"rendered":"Early Reviews for David in “Henry VIII”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week marked the opening weekend for the rarely-produced “Henry VIII” at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (directed by Paul Mullins), where David Foubert plays the title role of the infamous King Henry VIII.<\/p>\n

Some of the early buzz:<\/p>\n

Simon Saltzmann, CurtainUp New Jersey (October 20, 2014<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“I am obliged to add: If the current Shakespeare Theatre production of Henry VIII doesn’t end up on your must see list then you are likely going to miss one of the highlights of the New Jersey theatre season.<\/p>\n

…The costumes may be [an] eye-filling treat, but I suspect you will be keeping a close watch on the hedonistic, irrational King Henry, as played with a devilish glint in his roving eye by the excellent David Foubert.<\/strong>“<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Richard Carter, Examiner.com (October 19, 2014<\/a>)<\/p>\n

[5 stars] “This incandescent production places \u201cHenry VIII\u201d squarely on the map where it belongs. …As Henry, the venerable David Foubert turned in a commanding performance.<\/strong>“<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rick Busciglio, New Jersey Footlights (October 21, 2014<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The play is presented in STNJ’s always impressive epic style, with sterling casting… The cast, consisting of mostly STNJ veterans, is excellent, with the three leads each having a star turn. David Foubert impresses as the powerful monarch,<\/strong> blind to much of the court intrigue and outright political treachery.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cardinal Wolsey (Philip Goodwin) and King Henry VIII (David Foubert) in “Henry VIII”. Photo courtesy of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. \u00a9 Jerry Dalia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last week marked the opening weekend for the rarely-produced “Henry VIII” at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (directed by Paul Mullins), where David Foubert plays the title role of the infamous King Henry VIII. 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