American Theatre, March 1st, 1995
The plays of the late Italian dramatist Eduardo De Filippo are being revived by American theater enthusiasts. De Filippo was known for dramas that focus on the Italian family, representing ordinary middle-class people who have difficulty adjusting to the challenges of 20th century life. The playwright gave voice to a generation that spans two world wars through works that portrayed their daily lives as both humorous and grotesque. Two of his works being staged in American theaters are 'Napoli milionaria' and 'Saturday, Sunday, Monday.' A small but loyal contingent of theatre artists are worki...
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