The Norman Conquests

Alan Ayckbourn's terrific trilogy of comedies from the 1970s is back on Broadway in a pitch-perfect revival from London's Old Vic theater. With tough competition in the Best Revival category, it's not a shoo-in for awards. And for many theatergoers it's too much of a commitment: three plays, seven hours in total. But each play stands on its own, and if you can see just one, I'd pick the first, Table Manners. Good chance you'll be back for more.

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