Reza’s work as a 21st century Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, but somewhat apt. This French expose of modern marriage is written by Yasmina Reza (translated by Christopher Hampton) and directed by Matthew Warchus (Boeing Boeing, Follies, and numerous West End productions.) Set in Cobble Hill Brooklyn in 90 minutes of real time, there is never a dull moment.
My stinging palm is proof that God of Carnage, at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre, is an absolute delight. Hitting the leg of the person next to you (while laughing out loud) repeatedly during a performance is a good sign.