FOR GOD’S SAKE . . .

. . . Don’t miss SO HELP ME GOD!

Pizza again? The excuse Jeff gave for why we were going to be dining on pizza yet again was that "for business" he had to try out a new village pizzeria - Keste! It was OK but it’s not John's. But enough with the food because this off Broadway show merits our full attention.

Written in the 1920’s by Maureen Dallas Watkins – who also penned CHICAGO – this is a spoof within a spoof. If you don’t like a lot of laughing - stay away. If whomever you go with tends to bruise easily from your constantly pinching their upper arm – pick someone else to go with.

Kristen Johnston is drop dead gorgeous. She's statuesque and confident enough to still totter in 3” heels. But more impressive than being gorgeous is her talent as an incredible comedic actress. She’s the “star” playing the “star” and her timing is near flawless. Her delivery is delicious and she made over-the-top seems absolutely the right size.

We think this show is almost perfectly cast. Kristen captivates as do many of the supporting actors and actresses. Anna Chlumsky – you do remember the movie My Girl? – is delightful and Allen Lewis Rickman – who we are sure you do not remember from the Yiddush Pirates of Penzance – kept us laughing.

The two plus hours spent in the Lucille Lortel Theatre (with such wonderful seats, in case you are wondering, Jason) flew by. The sets were perfect and totally evocative of the 1920 era in which the play is set. The costumes were also perfect for the period except for one teeny weeny oops – the plaid lined Burberry raincoat sported by an actor jarred because the trench was actually introduced in American in 1919 but the signature plaid lining did not debut until 1960!

The costume designer is forgiven because we had so much fun. So we end where we started; with this advice - for God’s sake go see SO HELP ME GOD.

Next up..THIS. Stay tuned.