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MAN WHO HAD ALL THE LUCK

After initially failing, "The Man Who Had All the Luck" sat in wait on the mind of Arthur Miller for more than fifty years. Only a few years before his death, Miller made some new accomodations to the story that left many wondering where such a wonderful work could have been hidden all of this time. I anticipate seeing the popularity of this show growing even further in future years. David Beeves is a young man in the shadows of success when the story begins. Yet as the story progress, luck seems to find him in every circumstance. His businesses thrive and his personal relationship are more than viable. This pattern does not go unnoticed by the other characters such as Amos Beeves, the scorned major league baseball player and David’s brother. Everybody is waiting for the moment "when God drops the other shoe." In a twist, David makes an unholy bargain that against his luck. The twist creates the high level of emotional tension that is a trademark of Miller’s best work and creates an ending that does not disappoint. While it is certainly less well known, "The Man Who Had All the Luck" deserves to be recognized with Miller’s other great works. I would welcome the opportunity to see a live performance of this show in the future.