The York Theater's production of Enter Laughing, the musical based on Carl Reiner's book, with book by Joseph Stein and songs by Stan Daniels, is a delightful romp - a simple, old-fashioned romantic comedy. It's beautifully staged by Stuart Ross, acted with great charm by a super cast of actor/farceurs, and graced by terrific choreography to give us the funniest physical comedy now on stage in New York next to The 39 Steps. Terrific set by James Morgan, great costumes by David Toser, and lighting by Chris Robinson, all lift the proceedings.
The show has some of the funniest songs I have ever heard - clever lyrics and lively melodies, and the leading man, Josh Grisetti, is a comic star -- and when matched with the matchless Bob Dishy, it's comedy at its highest level.
This is a wonderfully entertaining production that deserves a long life on Broadway, and hopefully someone will agree with me.
Previews:
January 21, 2009
Ended:
March 20, 2009
Country:
USA
State:
New York
City:
New York
Company/Producers:
York Theater Company
Theater Type:
off-Broadway
Theater:
St. Peter's Church
Theater Address:
619 Lexington Avenue
Phone:
212-868-4444
Website:
yorktheatre.org
Running Time:
2 hrs, 15 min
Genre:
Musical
Director:
Stuart Ross
Review:
Cast:
Josh Grisetti (David), Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker, Paul Binotto (Don), Ray DeMattis, Erick Devine (Pike), Betsy DiLellio, Marla Schaffel, Gerry McIntyre, Robb Sapp (Marvin), Emily Shoolin, Allison Spratt, Bob Dishy, Matt Castle.
Technical:
Set: James Morgan; Cost: David Toser; Light: Chris Robinson; Music Dir: Matt Castle. Casting: Geoff Josselson
Other Critics:
TOTALTHEATER David Lefkowitz 1/09 !
Critic:
Richmond Shepard
Date Reviewed:
February 2009
