Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune by David Kaufman

Given references to "Prizzi's Honor," "Looking for Mr. Goodbar, " Haagen-Dazs Vanilla Swiss Almond, and VCRs, the otherwise effective revival of "Frankie and Johnny"--now on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre--can feel rather dated. The play debuted, after all, in 1987, and McNally's ambition for realism makes such references natural, if not exactly necessary. But it's still a substantial look at a one-night stand be…

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