For him, nothing was impossible in the search to achieve the best theatrical vision for the production.

But one also has to admire the impact of Mr. Eifman's choreography and the sheer originality of his theatrical vision.

Although humane and inclusive, Howard's theatrical vision of the world risks being mistaken for a kind of elite costume drama, elegant but frivolous.

In a show that has no theatrical vision beyond its basic premise, all you're left with is the music.

Ms. Ruhl's theatrical vision is an idiosyncratic one.

"I went after Norman because of the excellence of the work, because of his theatrical vision."

What industry observers wonder is whether there is also creative theatrical vision.

Mr. Wilson grew up in Texas, and one wonders how vast cattle ranges, featureless and drained of color, have affected his theatrical vision.

And this ended up bothering me: the play felt more like a tour de force for the right actor than a theatrical vision of larger horrors.

"It was always clear to me that her theatrical vision would fit perfectly in the bigger theaters."