THEATER REVIEW: Neil Simon's "Prisoner of Second Avenue" at BTF

Submitted by Chris Newbound on July 27, 2009 - 7:43pm
Theater

 

 

 

The Prisoner of Second Avenue
(Main Stage, Stockbridge, Mass.; 405 seats; $63 top)
Reviewed by Chris Newbound
 
A Berkshire Theatre Festival presentation of a play in two acts
by Neil Simon. Directed by Warner Shook
 
Veanne Cox                    Edna Edison
Stephen DeRosa             Mel Edison
Denny Dillon                   Jessie
Julian Gamble                 Harry Edison
Jeanne Paulsen               Pauline
Alice Playten                   Pearl
 
While Neil Simon may have once been built for Broadway, it now seems as if he and regional theater are an excellent fit as well. With a Simon work, you pretty much know what you’re getting—the trick is in delivering the goods. And helmer Warner Shook and his six actors at the Berkshire Theatre Festival more than just revive this modern comedic classic: they breathe new life into The Prisoner of Second Avenue with an ensemble collaboration that feels relevant, timely, and surprisingly sweet.  

 

For the complete review please go to: www.variety.com/review/VE1117940740.html

 

 

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