"Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Jersey Lily" - Chatauqua Playhouse

On Sunday afternoon, I went to see "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily" - Chatauqua Playhouse.

I always have a hard time following intricate mysteries. Years of doing musicals have deadened all my critical faculties, particularly those involving an attention span lasting longer than three seconds. Nevertheless, it was an absorbing good time at Chautauqua Playhouse.

Walter Thompson played Sherlock Holmes, Michael Walker played Dr. Watson, Julie Bock played Lillie Langtry, and Rodger Hoopman played Professor Moriarty. Chris Whitlock played Mrs. McGlynn/Mrs. Tory, and either Alvis Legate or Jimmy McCammon played Smythe/Abdul Karim.

For the most part, the acting was fine.

The real treat, however, was Shawn O'Neal playing Oscar Wilde. Just a delightful portrayal!