Review: A COMEDY OF TENORS at Paper Mill Playhouse is Fabulous Comedy

The wait is over. A Comedy of Tenors, the sequel to Lend Me a Tenor, is now onstage at Paper Mill Playhouse through February 26th. Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Don Stephenson, this madcap comedy features the original cast from Lend Me a Tenor that was directed by Stephenson at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2013. The clever dialogue, wonderful staging, and talented cast make A Comedy of Tenors shine bright for metro area audiences.

A Comedy of Tenors is set in the 1930's in Paris. This hilarious play takes place in a hotel suite where four talented tenors, wives, girlfriends, and an anxious producer experience total bedlam on the eve of a big concert. The show is full of fascinating, larger-than-life characters whose misunderstandings, spirited reactions, and romantic shenanigans make for a wild and zany romp.

The members of the company of A Comedy of Tenors master their roles with a vibrant energy as they deliver the fast-paced dialogue and non-stop action of the show. The cast includes John Treacy Egan as Tito, the renowned, tempermental tenor and jealous husband; Judy Blazer as Tito's lively and beautiful wife Maria; Jill Paice as Tito and Maria's lovely adult daughter and aspiring actress Mimi; Ryan Silverman as Carlo, the talented young tenor and Mimi's suitor; Michael Kostroff as Saunders, the concert's high-strung and very stressed producer; David Josefsberg as Max, a tenor and Saunders' eager son-in-law, and Donna English as Racon, the passionate Russian opera star. The interaction of these characters is absolutely priceless.

The Design Team has done a great job of bringing A Comedy of Tenors to life with scenic design by Michael Schweikardt; costume design by Mariah Hale; lighting design by Stephen Terry; sound design by Randy Hansen; hair and wig design by Paul Huntley. Music Direction & Arrangements are by Alexander Kariotis and Michael Rossmy is the Fight Director. Gary Mickelson is the Production Stage Manager.

Casting is by Telsey+Company and the Press Representative is Richard Hillman Public Relations.

If you love Lend Me a Tenor (and who doesn't), get your tickets now to A Comedy of Tenors and enjoy a fabulous, fun-filled show that will keep you chuckling all the way home.

A Comedy of Tenors will be performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through February 26th. The Playhouse is located at 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041. For tickets, visit the box office, call 973.376.4343 or visit http://www.papermill.org/.

Photo Credit: Jerry Dalia

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