His expressive demeanor invokes the bravado, paranoia and flaws that fluctuate within Solness.

WSJ: Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'

Kelly Hutchinson is sweetly in thrall as Solness' hapless young mistress, while Max Gordon Moore is effective as her humble, oblivious fiance.

WSJ: Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'

Katherine Borowitz makes an elegant, compelling impression as Solness' politely sardonic wife.

WSJ: Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'

As arrogant, self-made master builder Halvard Solness, Turturro commands the stage.

WSJ: Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'

Turturro's dynamism and intensity are well-matched by the youthful energy of Wrenn Schmidt, who vibrantly portrays 23-year-old Hilde Wangel, the intruder who shakes up Solness' complacency and leads to his downfall.

WSJ: Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'