It's always exciting to go to the theatre and discover a fresh voice with something to say and say it with humor, honesty and dramatic force. That voice belongs to playwright Geoffrey Nauffts and his maden Broadway effort NEXT FALL is a play that heralds the arrival of a major talent.
Mr. Nauffts tells the story of a gay couple and their struggle for acceptance in a society that is still sharply divided over same-sex marriage. The subject of faith and human connection is also explored with an understanding rare in todays' home grown plays,and director Sheryl Kaller [making an impressive Broadway debut] has staged it beautifully getting the best out of her acting company.
Patrick Breen and Patrick Heusinger are first rate as the couple the story revolves around and the rest of the cast could not be better.
By telling its' story simply and honestly NEXT FALL marks the arrival of a fresh new American playwright and is in a small way a cause for celebration.
At THE HELEN HAYES THEATRE 240 WEST 44th STREET N.Y.C.
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