Those that know me know that I am not [usually] a fan of straight plays. For me, there needs to be a number after I’ve heard people talking for a minute. From time to time however I like to prove them all wrong and see a play. When a friend is working on it or someone really gives me a strong sell. This time however neither holds true. This time the reviews were absolutely so rediculously over the top that I simple had to see it. This time it was August:Osage County.

Coming to us from the windy city, the town of an eight year tenure of mine, is this Steppenwolf gem. I saw it last night, Friday, January 25th. Clocking in at around three hours in length and filled with twisted dirty in your face no holds barred dialog. The set, designed by Todd Rosenthal, is a magnificent three-story open doll-house back stage with the first floor up-stage where most of the action takes place. This tale of a dysfunctional family will resonate with anyone who has ever had their own dysfunctional family episodes and even those that have not. Read the NYT review and check out augustonbroadway.com for more info and tickets. Limited engagement at the Imperial extended through April 13th.