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What exactly isThe Rose Tattoo,anyway?
The gap between these two interpretations is on view in the stage design, even before anyone speaks.
Before the action begins and after it ends, Louis Prima records play on the sound system.
That tonal incoherence remains on view throughout the evening.
Their flirtations constitute the main case forThe Rose Tattooas a romcom.
I should say right here that the lack of consistency undermining the show is baked into Williamss script.
Tomei is at the center of virtually every scene, and she does seem to get Serafinas tough-gal-with-heart vibe.
None of this, mind you, is a total mess.
Tomei looks great, and the costuming does well by everyone.
What does that leave?
The Rose Tattoois at the American Airlines Theatre through December 8.
