A Few Good Men’ review: Bradley Whitford takes the stand
1 Minute Critic • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Lincoln Center Theater is presenting the first Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s military courtroom drama, A Few Good Men, directed by Michael Arden and featuring a sprawling stage design by Dane Laffrey.
- Bradley Whitford delivers a memorable performance as LtCol Nathan Jessep, notably bellowing the iconic line, “You can’t handle the truth!” in a story centered on a suspicious death and cover-up at a U.S. naval base.
- Krysta Rodriguez shines as LCDR Joanne Galloway, a Navy JAG Corps special counsel challenging the male-dominated military hierarchy, while Tom Blyth plays the affable lawyer LTJG Daniel Kaffee.
- The production subtly highlights gender dynamics in the military, suggesting that greater female leadership might influence political and military outcomes, supported by Stephanie Berry’s role as the military judge.
- The revival runs through January 10, 2027, at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City, with a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes including intermission.
