In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play - Broadway

Reviews

• Review by Charles Isherwood
  from The New York Times
  November 20, 2009

  ‘‘“In the Next Room is a true novelty: a sex comedy designed not for sniggering teenage boys—or grown men who wish they were still sniggering teenage boys—but for adults with open hearts and minds."’’

• Review by David Cote
  from Time Out New York
  November 20, 2009

  ‘‘"A compelling yarn with engaging characters who evolve. When Cerveris and Benanti enter the winter garden and disrobe for the play’s final Edenic sequence, [playwright Ruhl] achieves an unforced aura of hopeful wonder."’’

• Review by David Sheward
  from Backstage
  November 19, 2009

  ‘‘"[Playwright] Sarah Ruhl's grasp of her characters is strong, and their troubles are affectingly depicted.A painful and riotous symphony of sexual searching."’’

• Review by Frank Scheck
  from The Hollywood Reporter
  November 19, 2009

  ‘‘"The play has been given a pitch-perfect Broadway staging that beautifully balances its humor and pathos. Under the sensitive direction of Les Waters, the ensemble delivers sterling performances."’’

• Review by David Rooney
  from Variety
  November 19, 2009

  ‘‘"[Director] Les Waters has an agreeably light touch that allows the comedy to milk every ounce of naughtiness without tipping over into puerility. The fine cast keeps it engrossing."’’