Olive and the Bitter Herbs... at Primary Stages.
Busch's light comedy hits the comic palette as a tasty little rugelach more than a full bodied babka... Bearing that in mind, you will enjoy this sweet treat!
Julie Halston takes the cake as gentile caretaker Wendy...
Dan Butler, David Garrison were perfect as a longtime spicy gay couple... and Richard Masur, as bachelor Senior, was perfectly soothing as a farfalle comfort dish...
Olive, played by Marcia Jean Kurtz was our half-sour pickle of the night served center stage of this New York comedy reminiscent of early Neil Simon's slice of life works, with added Busch driven fanciful plot stretches and outrageous surprises, of course...
Audience at 59 E 59 seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show, and especially the references to American Jewish culture...
Theater-goers especially reacted to the delicious work of Ms Halston. On her final scene exit, Halston got the most hearty hand of the night and the most fulfilling laughs...
This well sold run proves there is clearly a mainstream audience for new Busch works.
