The Norman Conquests' Stephen Mangan and The Emperor Jones' John Douglas Thompson
Photo by Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg
The New York Times critics have revealed their choices for the top ten stage shows of 2009 with Broadway's The Norman Conquests and Off-Broadway's The Emperor Jones landing on both lists.
Ben Brantley and Charles Isherwood published their choices among the many New York productions to play in 2009. The contributors each chose ten productions that highlighted the year on stage.
Here are Ben Brantley's favorite shows of 2009 (in alphabetical order):
Brief Encounter
The Brother/Sister Plays
The Emperor Jones
Fela!
Mary Stuart
Next Fall
Next to Normal
The Norman Conquests
The Orphans' Home Cycle
A Streetcar Named Desire
Here are Charles Isherwood's top ten (in no order):
