Question: Historically important Toledo seemed secure in the role.
Toledo did not seem like the right city for the role.

Answer: no

Question: Natural disasters don't violate human rights.
Natural disasters do not violate the rights of people.

Answer: yes

Question: Apparently, not even the sure-fire plot machinations of Lillian Hellman and beguiling wiles of actress Stockard Channing can rescue this Lincoln Center production from its pretensions.
Apparently Lillian Hellman and Stockard Channing can not help the Lincoln Center from their self-importance.

Answer:
yes