The Gods of Comedy
Ken Ludwig
The Pear Theatre
Warning: If ever in dire trouble, think twice before blurting out, “Oh save me, ancient gods of Greece.” Should you do so, you may unleash on yourself one of the craziest, funniest, and most engaging farces that would make Aristophanes or Plautus proud. You should then be ready for a laugh-a-minute two hours where puns, groaner jokes, slapstick stunts, and hilarious physical mishaps combine with mixed-up identities, juicy historical gossip, and ridiculously erotic sexual pursuits to leave your sides hurting from so much merriment. Better yet, just head directly to The Pear Theatre where currently a fabulously directed, hysterically acted The Gods of Comedy is bringing the house down with another winner by one of America’s most prolific, most honored current playwrights, Ken Ludwig.
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Rating: 5 E
A Theatre Eddys Best Bet Production
The Gods of Comedy continues through March 16, 2025, in a two-hour (plus intermission) performance by The Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida, Suite A, Mountain View, CA. Tickets are available at https://www.thepear.org/.
Photo Credit: Sara K. Dean
