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“Angels in America' - which is composed of two three-hour plays, 'Millennium Approaches' and 'Perestroika' - proved to be a watershed drama, the most lyrical and ambitious augury of an era since Tennessee Williams's 'The Glass Menagerie.” quote by John Lahr
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“Angels in America' - which is composed of two three-hour plays, 'Millennium Approaches' and 'Perestroika' - proved to be a watershed drama, the most lyrical and ambitious augury of an era since Tennessee Williams's 'The Glass Menagerie.”

John Lahr

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The play marks a transformative, lyrical era in American theater, echoing earlier masterpieces.

In simple terms: Play is a watershed lyrical drama.

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Explore groundbreaking theater works.

Themes

theater culture transformation

Mood

thoughtful appreciative

Type

critical historical

When to use this quote

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  • cultural analysis

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  • What makes a drama watershed?
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