I would quibble with the romantic label as well. In hindsight, I think I may have mixed up one fantasy scene with reality and perhaps it just took too much effort for what some call a “romantic comedy,” at least for me. It wasn’t exactly dated so much as hard to follow. There were definitely some laughs, mostly thanks to “The Girl,” but I wished there was more comedy for the actors and audience to enjoy. I suppose the action was all very modern in its day, but despite the best efforts of this fine cast, I just didn’t think it was all that funny. In fantasy sequences, Richard dreams of his beautiful new neighbor, questions the fidelity of his wife and has conversations with his conscience. Richard becomes immediately infatuated with her and begins to ponder infidelity. Then a gorgeous blonde model (‘The Girl’) moves into the apartment upstairs, and catches his eye when she drops a potted tomato plant onto his terrace. He takes the opportunity to live like a bachelor in their well-appointed apartment. In the comedy, one Richard Sherman, a presumably well-off gentleman in book publishing, has shipped his wife Helen and son off on a summer vacation. Monroe and that white halter dress on the subway grate it appears that the play is quite different. It was directed and co-written by Billy Wilder and starred Tom Ewell reprising his Broadway leading role and Marilyn Monroe as ‘The Girl.’ I was only familiar with the film and the iconic scene of Ms. The phrase that is the title refers to a term used by psychologists for declining interest in a monogamous relationship after seven years of marriage. McMurray shared during his curtain speech that during the season selection process, this play was one of the few that he was able to read to the end.
The three act play was presented with one intermission and Mr.
Moran designed the lights, sound and the impressive set. The play was produced and directed by CCT owner Kris McMurray and James J. OnStage Connecticut Critic / Connecticut Critics Circleīerlin, CT - Connecticut Cabaret Theatre opened its 2017 season on Friday with the comedy ‘The Seven Year Itch’ by George Axelrod.
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