Opened, May 23, 2000. Reviewed May 18. Robert lost his genius long before madness led to his death. The mercurial nature of the mathematician's art is refracted everywhere, usually in ways that offer a humorous counterpoint to somber loss. When the numbers-obsessed Robert forgets a date that happens to be his daughter's birthday, Auburn follows it with their loopy, delightful plans for a cheap night out on the town.
Salvation typically arrives amid despair.
Hal, who has lusted for Catherine from afar, unexpectedly kisses her with the same breath as his apology, prompting a tender reminiscence of lost opportunities and a very rapid ascent to the bedroom to make sure they don't lose any more.