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'The Belle of Amherst' - An Amiable Visit with Emily Dickinson by Andy Propst

Joely Richardson in The Belle of Amherst (©Carol Rosegg) Theatergoers have the unique opportunity to spend some time with the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson, courtesy of William Luce’s biographical play, The Belle of Amherst, which opened last night in director Steve Cosson’s agreeable revival at the Westside Theatre. The show premiered in 1976 and starred Julie Harris, who picked up one of her si…

SOURCE: AmericanTheaterWeb at 07:41AM on October 20, 2014

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