American Players Theatre's "The Gift of the Magi" pairs splendid music with a touching holiday story about love and sacrifice

Jennifer A. Smith
Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:35:07 -0000

It's impossible to see a play you've seen before without making comparisons. Last night in the small Touchstone Theatre at American Players Theatre, I was eager to see how "The Gift of the Magi" stacked up against the debut version I saw in 2010. While a few of the show's inherent limitations remain, I found it stronger overall. In its third annual run (through Dec. 22), "The Gift of the Magi" is truly special for its organic melding of storytelling and music and its just-right holiday message.