Room Service Reviews
LA Splash- Recommended
"...Penned by John Murray and Allen Boretz, ROOM SERVICE premiered in New York City in 1937, with a later revival in 1953 starring Jack Lemmon. RKO Pictures purchased the film rights for the zany play in 1938 for a then-record $225,000 and used the script as the basis for a Marx Brothers film of the same name which also starred Lucille Ball and Ann Miller. In 1944, RKO adapted ROOM SERVICE into a musical called “Step Lively” starring Frank Sinatra. ROOM SERVICE still has some mileage left and comes to the Group Rep in 2023 for modern audiences."
Stage Scene LA- Somewhat Recommended
"...Sluggish pacing drags down the Group Rep's 2023 revival of John Murray and Allen Boretz's Room Service despite a delightful first act and a number of snappy performances."
Stage Raw- Not Recommended
"...Try as they might, director Mareli Mitchel-Shields and her earnest cast can’t quite breathe new life into this chestnut. The play calls for a snappy pace and over-the-top performances, both of which are inconsistent in this production. Gags run out of steam, jokes about old Broadway luminaries go over folks’ heads, and the three-act structure may strain the patience of a contemporary audience, despite some engaging entr’acte vocalizing."
Glamgical- Highly Recommended
"...Room Service delivers a hilarious and dynamic story with exceptional acting, costumes, and scene design to continue The Group Rep’s 50th anniversary celebration."