"The Cottage": A Broadway Farce That Falls Flat

"The Cottage," a new Broadway farce directed by Jason Alexander, suffers from an identity crisis and forced humor. The play attempts to blend lowbrow and highbrow elements but falls short, relying on exaggerated accents and juvenile gags. Despite the talented cast, including Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy, the writing is irksome and lacks the wit of classic farces. The play revolves around a group of characters cheating on each other, but the comedic moments are overshadowed by excessive yelling and a lack of clever dialogue. While there are a few enjoyable performances and physical prop gags, overall, "The Cottage" fails to deliver on its comedic potential.