More Americana from Welles, but at least this has the benefit of a stronger source, Thornton Wilder’s famous play. The stage manager narrator device adapts very well to radio with Welles ideally cast as the narrator. I’ll put my hand up and admit that I’ve never found Wilder’s play amazing. I recognise the quality and it’s a real kick to have the girl die at the end but maybe it’s just been copied too many times to blow me away – both the small town stuff and the theatricality of it. But it's still very strong and this is a good version.
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