Pleasing Romantic Presentation of ‘Italian American Reconciliation,’

Photo by Brad Kalbfeld/Courtesy of 1st Stage

The pedigree of playwright John Patrick Shanley is top notch; he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his play "Doubt" and won an Oscar for the screen play for "Moonstruck." His "Italian American Reconciliation," now playing at 1st Stage in Tysons, will not disappoint. It is a pleasing romantic comedy with an opera-tinged take on the lives of young strivers learning about love the hard way, through some cartoon-like pain. 

Drew Kopas as Aldo in the 1st Stage production of "Italian American Reconciliation."

The production is directed by Michael Chamerlin who worked his magic for 1st Stage with last year's snow-driven, whispery-soft, new-age "Almost Maine." 

"Italian American Reconciliation" is quite the opposite in speech patterns, tone and location, yet in some ways similar. There are young people messing up as they try to find love and a committed relationship. Chamberlin has the touch. It works.

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