Underpants, The (Bentley)
Carl Sternheim
The Underpants
by Carl Sternheim, Steve Martin
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about 'The Underpants', Steve Martin's adaptation of a German farce. While many find it to be a hilarious and entertaining read, some feel it lacks depth and nuance, suggesting that its charm might come alive more effectively in a live production. Overall, it is appreciated for its comedic elements but criticized for being somewhat superficial at times.
Hilarious and entertainingQuick readFunny mix of absurditySmart and silly humorLacks depth and nuanceFeels weak in parts
Synopsis
Theobald Maske is mortified that his wife cannot seem to find a pair of underpants that will stay on and is determined to keep her at home until she can find something will not cause a public scandal, while, at the same time, he is trying to rent out a room in their flat, in a hilarious new play by the author of Pure Drivel.
Original.
Press Reviews
"This is funny stuff ... a fine play ... with funny characters and lightning flashes of wit."
— TheaterMania.com
"The show zings."
— citysearch.com
Publication
PublisherHyperion Books
Year2002
BindingPaperback
Edition1
Pages152
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780786888245
ISBN-100786888245
eISBN-139780316348362
LCCN2002032349
LCCPS3563.A7293 U53 2002
DCC812/.54
The Underpants is a American comedy play written by Carl Sternheim and published by Hyperion Books in New York (2002).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9780316348362).
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