a little Shakespearean magic thrown into the mix). [...] The show boasts plenty of winning physical comedy and some of the same inventive stage business and mistaken-identity fun that drove Ludwig's Broadway hit “Lend Me a Tenor” and other works. Director Amanda Dehnert and her capable cast also keep the energy sustained even through some patches of groaner jokes, with the ever-kinetic Cannizzaro and Oscar leading the way." Matthew Michaels from BroadwayWorld wrote: "Esteemed playwright Ken Ludwig, winner of multiple Tony and Olivier Awards, introduced his newest piece at The McCarter Theater Center in Princeton, New Jersey. Ken Ludwig'S THE GODS OF COMEDY opened to rapturous laughter and a receptive audience thanks to a bright production and terrific performances. [...] Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine and Revelry and inspiration behind the earliest Greek theater, is played marvelously by Broadway veteran Brad Oscar. Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, matches the brilliance of Dionysus with a vivid and playful performance by Jessie Cannizzaro." Donald H. Sanborn III from Town Topics wrote: "McCarter Theatre is presenting the world premiere of The Gods of Comedy. In this delightful farce by Ken Ludwig, a classics professor makes a mistake that threatens her career, as well as her romantic interest in a colleague. [...] Brad Oscar and Jessie Cannizzaro form an outstanding comic duo. The exuberant, feisty lust for life that Oscar brings to Dionysus, paired with the impish charm with which Cannizzaro infuses Thalia, keeps the audience eager to follow their antics." References External links The Gods of Comedy "‘Gods’ paying a visit to the Old Globe as theater stages Ken Ludwig's latest world-premiere comedy" "Review: ‘Gods of Comedy’ is old-fashioned but spirited fun in world premiere at the Old Globe" "Ken Ludwig's The Gods of Comedy" Plays by Ken Ludwig 2019 plays Dionysus Euripides