Fluid and often funny, yet fragile in its sad, glorious ending, this Cyrano succeeds as both swashbuckling adventure and tragic love story. The Arden's production has what Cyrano calls "panache" " not just showiness, but a rightness fueled by skill and integrity. And with this smart and affordable adaptation, regional theaters can share this classic story with everyone.
SOURCE: City Paper (Philadelphia) at 05:36AM on March 22, 2012