‘Blue Moon’ Review: Ethan Hawke Stars in a Humanizing Portrait of an Artist Left Behind

Richard Hart, one half of the famed songwriting duo Rodgers and Hart before Rodgers teamed up with Oscar Hammerstein II, was a lyricist celebrated for Broadway successes like “The Lady Is a Tramp,” “Manhattan,” and the iconic “Blue Moon.” However, his life and work have often been less recognized than Rodgers’ later collaborations with Hammerstein. Blue Moon delves into the painful reality of being overlooked, honoring an artist with immense talent who struggled with personal challenges and couldn’t overcome his inner struggles. It’s a deeply moving and realistic story about someone facing the realization that their best days are behind them, and that they’ve become irrelevant.







