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"The Card" 1973 Directed by Val May Queens Theatre, London
Reviewer Harold Hobson
London
"The leading man is Jim Dale, and in my view he is
simply marvelous. I cannot remember ever having seen a performance so
electrical, so exciting, so full of good humor, high spirits, and inspiration in
a musical as Mr. Dale gives in "The Card." He radiates happiness. His
eager smile is an overwhelming invitation to untrammeled joy. Every movement he
makes appears to be spontaneous, yet it is of an accuracy to take away the
breath. He brings back to us the morning of the world, flooded with the sunshine
of innocence."
Review The Stage USA
"The Card"
has one of the most exhilarating lead performances in years in Jim Dale's title
role, and that may be a major boon. It would be hard to match the performance of
this versatile actor (better known here so far for straight roles) for
nimbleness, charm, timing, ability and sheer energy."
Reviewer Wally Horwood Crescendo
"Although the
production abounds in talent, chief honors must go to Jim Dale. On stage during
most of the performance, he brings a never-fading serio-comic brilliance to
everything he does."