THEATER REVIEW: ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ plays at the Majestic Theater through Nov. 29

Lend Me a Tenor Majestic Theater in West Springfield, Mass. Written by Ken Ludwig Directed by Myka Plunkett “Ridi, Pagliaccio” Eight talented actors make up the cast of this farcical comedy. On a set designed by Daniel David Rist, with six doors defining two rooms in a very blue Cleveland hotel suite, the company play out the story of a single night at the Opera House, where a visiting celebrity is singing the title role in “Pagliacci.” Through a series of errors, the singer is presumed dead and must be replaced at the last minute. Comedy ensues. Director Myka Plunkett has pulled out the stops and has added a sense of reality to this show that makes it all the funnier. Doors slam, but not as often as in other productions; mistakes in judgement rule; women emote and men react. The production is as funny as it needs to be, and the company gives us enough joy to make the experience very worthwhile. In fact, this is a better production than any I have seen in recent years.

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