The performances lack variety, with actors doing similar turns in multiple roles.

But it was good to hear him let go, even if the performance lacked coherence.

In addition to this, although her performance or voice wasn't lacking, it is also claimed that she was running a 104 degree fever.

The performance rose to stirring moments but lacked something in overall impact.

But here too the performance lacked rhythmic definition and cohesion.

But the performance lacked the weight and implacability of another time.

Dalton also said that Urban's performance, while close to the comic, lacked something.

If the performance lacked inexorableness, this was still essentially strong work.

Board members said the superintendent's performance was lacking, especially given his salary.

The performance, too, often lacks the sort of tension that makes for a live musical experience.