Evening at the Talkhouse

Its ideas were muddled, and it had more than its share of longueurs. But it also had an amusing quirkiness and some clever word play that provided enough laughs to make the evening satisfactory. I enjoyed Wallace Shawn's performance, and found Matthew Broderick to project a measure of charm in his now very low-key performing style.

I was also happy to hear "Tammy" played at the piano. That's one we don't hear too often any more, and yet it beats anything offered on Broadways nowadays by a couple of country miles.

I also enjoyed the marshmallows and candy they served as one entered the theatre. More plays should follow that example!