Lenny Bruce

The production I witnessed felt unwieldy, unfocused, and under-rehearsed—more like a workshop  of a work-in-progress than something wise producers would want reviewers to see.  And that’s a pity, because there were some very good actors on that stage, and some moments—but not enough moments--that really worked as theater.  With proper pruning, reshaping, and rewriting, “The People Versus Lenny Bruce”  could be really interesting.  I hope they’ll do the needed work. But the play has a long way to go. [more]