This highly melodramatic epic about three generations in a British family during the 18th century really grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until it's choked every last tear from the inner reaches of your gut. Interspersed with selections from Handel's "Messiah" and performed by a talented cast, it feels like you're watching an intricately staged Masterpiece Theater serial that incorporates live choral music. Is this the one for "Coast of Utopia" to beat come awards season? Yes, and it will. Nevertheless, "Coram Boy" is a great evening in the theater and is not to be missed. Look for the always charming Jan Maxwell in yet another conniving villainess role.
