In Long Beach Opera’s production of Purcell’s “King Arthur,” Jamie Chamberlin as Gwen E. Veer, from left, Marc Molomot as Arthur King and Cedric Berry as Doctor Oswald. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones/Los Angeles Times)
“Marc Molomot is a hugely charismatic Arthur. A superb actor, he is as much Jimmy Durante as a Trump wannabe, capable of winning our affections with a depth of expression once he begins to sing.”