The New York Idea
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jan 26, 2011
Closed Feb 26, 2011
Opened Jan 26, 2011
Closed Feb 26, 2011
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Cynthia Karslake is a freewheeling young divorcee in 1906 New York City society. She has decided to settle down again into a much more stable, reliable relationship with the prominent Judge Philip Phillimore. Little does she know, however, that neither of their impetuous and blowsy ex-spouses, nor her beloved race horse Cynthia K is yet down for the count.
In this sharp-tongued comedy, David Auburn sheds vibrant new light on a little known play from a century ago that offers a surprisingly contemporary look at social mores, status and attitudes about sex and divorce in upper crust New York.
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
What are other members saying?
Cute
Farce is very difficult to pull off as the timing has to be just perfect. This cast comes close to succeeding even if there was the odd mis-step. The actors certainly invest a lot of energy into the action and the script has some good funny sections although might be described as being a little uneven in places. The set is cleverly designed and very appropriate. All told this is a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours and you will leave with your spirits lifted.
Reviewed by MACNBOB
on Thursday, Jan 20th, 2011
RE:Intelligent and very witty farce!
One cant ask for a more delightful evening of theater. Great cast, skillfully directed, and a great play all around. A must see!
Reviewed by al10029
on Monday, Jan 17th, 2011
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In 1906 -- well before Noel Coward chronicled the foibles of a divorced couple still in love with another in Private Lives -- Langdon Elwyn Mitchell introduced a pair of exes whose lives and emotions are inextricably entwined in The New York Idea, now being presented by the Atlantic Theater Company at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in a new adaptation by Tony Award winner David Auburn. While the production, directed by Mark Brokaw, proves uneven, there is still something satisfying about encountering a play that remains decidedly ahead of its time.
The clash of modernity and old world values is palpable as soon as the curtain rises on the drawing room of a Washington Square townhouse, where the[...]