AmericanTheaterWeb Original News & Reviews

New York Times

President’s on the Menu: Let the Deal-Making Begin
A. R. Gurney casually tosses his own metaphorical shoe in the direction of our departing president in his latest play, “A Light Lunch,” which opened on Friday at the Flea Theater

Variety

Review: A Light Lunch
Less of a potshot at George W. Bush than a backhanded benediction for him, A. R. Gurney's jokey new play, "A Light Lunch," is refreshingly unlike most contempo American political theater.

Back Stage

A Light Lunch reviewed by David Sheward
Just as George W. Bush is leaving office, A.R. Gurney doesn't quite perform the theatrical equivalent of hurling his shoes at the departing president, but he does toss a few bread rolls his way.

CurtainUp

Review: A Light Lunch
A. R. Gurney's willingness to poke fun at himself provides his play written for the Flea Theater's young acting company with its best laugh lines