Face time

The revival of The Heiress on Broadway is proof positive:

The line read’s the thing.

The cast is stellar — Oscar nominees, Broadway veterans and of course Dan Stevens, who plays Matthew on Downton Abbey.

You didn’t think I was attracted to the plot, did you?

Actually, the show itself was a very pleasant surprise, but that’s because the actors put on a master class.

Characters that could have been stereotypes were transformed by unique choices and uncanny timing.

I’m so glad I let a pretty boy lure me in.