Fallen Angels: Byrne and O’Hara Dazzle in Noël Coward Revival
Fallen Angels: Byrne and O’Hara Dazzle in Noël Coward Revival
Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara spark a riotous revival of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels at New York’s Todd Haimes Theatre, delivering sharp wit and flirtatious charm.
A riotous revival of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels has landed at the Todd Haimes Theatre in New York, led by Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara. Roundabout Theatre Company brings this early Coward comedy back to life with mischief, wit, and a pair of on-stage chemistry that sizzles from the opening scene.
Lust is described as the comic engine driving the action, propelling a brisk, flirtatious back-and-forth that never takes itself too seriously. Byrne and O’Hara lock into a playful rhythm, gliding around vintage furniture and a staircase in a production that prizes pace as much as punchlines.
Opening on April 19, the revival has drawn attention for its star power and for reviving a little-seen Coward comedy on Broadway-style footing. Vogue notes the energy and the theatrical spectacle, while critics also wrestle with whether the material still sings decades on.
Some reviews applaud the fizz and the chemistry, while others describe the overall effect as bright but uneven. Still, the performance offers a stylish, cheeky evening that feels of its moment even as it leans on Coward’s well-honed wit.
For fans of Coward and for theatergoers seeking a lively night out in New York, Fallen Angels offers a confident if imperfect revival. Byrne and O’Hara invite the audience into a world of sharp lines, glances, and a few martinis that do more to loosen the plot than loosen the audience.
