Q: Why do we go after the ones who run away?

A: Immaturity.

I saw Dangerous Liaisons on Broadway, starring Laura Linney and Ben Daniels (making his marvelous Malkovich-ian debut). Also making her Broadway debut: Mamie Gummer, who is going to have to work very hard to step out from under her mom, Meryl Streep's, shadow. I think Mamie will ultimately be a wonderful actress. She's young and she needs practice, but she certainly has some magic already.
This production was astounding. The set and the costumes were magnificent and the transitions between scenes flawless. (Some say that's the true measure of a great director). There was crackling sexual tension on the stage, and just the right amount of gratuitous sex scenes.The director, Rufus Norris, used to be an actor himself which might speak to his smooth direction. And the dialogue. Oh. The dialogue. Perfection.

In fact, I was inspired,right after the play, to go straight to Kim's DVDs on St Marks Place to hire Dangerous Liaisons starring John Malkovich, Glenn Close, Michele Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves. It was exceptional.