Long Day's Journey into Night

De: Eugene O'Neill

Narrado por: Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Ato Blankson-Wood, Jason Bowen

"Inarguably one of the greatest dramas in the history of the American theater” (Chicago Tribune), Eugene O'Neill’s Long Day's Journey into Night receives a vibrant and timely update in this interpretation by prolific, Tony Award(R)-nominated director Robert O’Hara (Slave Play). At the heart of O’Neill’s masterwork is the Tyrone family, living together again under lockdown. As the pressure builds, each family member retreats to their own destructive vices. This must see production inspired by the events of 2020 is a visceral and provocative exploration of addiction and mental health speaking to our present moment. Starring Emmy(R) Award-nominee Bill Camp (The Crucible, The Queen’s Gambit), three-time Obie Award(R)-winner Elizabeth Marvel (Hedda Gabler, Homeland), Tony Award-nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play), and Jason Bowen (The Play That Goes Wrong).

©2022 Eugene O'Neill (P)2022 AO Media LLC

not my cup of tea

I try to make sure that I include classics whenever I can. some are a hit with me, and some not so much. this just isn't really the thing I usually listen to. having said that, the performance seems like a performance, not pulling you in and making you forget that it's a performance.
The story is obviously a classic for good reason. I didn't listen to the entire book, but enough to form an opinion about the complexity of the story and how well it's written. I think if I were reading the book myself it would have been better than listening to the obviously acted performance.

Not well adapted for audible

Perhaps this was great as a play but with characters constantly talking over each other, loud arguments immediately giving way to whispers, it’s frustrating to even try to listen.

Depressing View of Life

I found this to be a very depressing view of life. It’s the story of a most dysfunctional family caught in the throes of alcoholism and drug abuse. And yet, it explores the intensity of peoples’ feelings and relationships in a way that’s quite interesting. People who are into psychology would find it fascinating.

Dark and honest

This is a dark and honest snapshot of a family of addicts. Many listeners will find it too morbid for entertainment, but it was well edited (from the original text) and flawlessly performed.

Amazing

Absolutely Amazing in that I could close my eyes & feels as tho I'm in the theater. Intense family with many unsettling desires and dreams.

DREADFUL FAMILY EXAMPLE...

Listening to this was like witnessing a terrible, unavoidable accident. To say this is a dysfunctional family fueled by drugs of choice is an understatement. Good acting, but a dreadful tale, nonetheless. GRADE: B-

Well this was depressing

And maybe that was the point? The horrors of addiction and what they do to the addict and the people around them. And when everyone you know is an addict? Well then. You’ve got this story to see what that looks like.

Terrific production of a classic play

The play is classic, and I liked the script but didn't love it. The performance, however, was terrific and really lifted it off the page in a way I find rare for audio productions.

Depressing and a little disappointing

I had never read or seen this play in its entirety. I guess my disappointment is more with the play itself than with the acting and production.

Love the story. Great performances.

Real af. This is my favorite play and I'm very happy with Audible for making it available like this.