Even when Johnson is offstage or the writing sags with exposition, the show, directed solidly by Bill Rauch, retains the vitalizing imprint of his performance.'' Other characters such as Hoover and George Wallace are ``merely sketched in,'' and the play ``sorely needs streamlining.'' In his review of the American Repertory Theater production, also starring Cranston, Isherwood said the play ``ultimately accrues minimal dramatic momentum.''
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