'Lovers' Is Well Acted, But a Bit Boring

In "Lovers," as in life, there are winners and losers. Brian Friel’s play gives nods to both; the first part is called "Winners," and the second called "Losers." Although these two parts are basically completely separate one-act plays, the pieces have been paired to revive "Lovers" whole, the way it was staged in its first Broadway production in 1968 and hasn't been seen in New York since. The first half is und…

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