Lend Me A Tenor
Lend Me A Tenor
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Brief
114
Play • Fiction
Cleveland, Ohio • 1930s
1986
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig is a comedic play set in a Cleveland hotel suite in 1934, where chaos ensues as Tito Merelli, an acclaimed Italian opera singer, is set to perform in Giuseppe Verdi's Othello. Misunderstandings lead to Tito being believed dead, prompting Max, the assistant, to impersonate him. Both men dress as Othello, causing a series of comedic confusions and romantic mix-ups.
Humorous
Playful
Romantic
Exciting
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
685 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Tenor is widely praised for its humorous and fast-paced plot, with many appreciating Ludwig's sharp wit and the play's classic farcical elements. However, critiques note that some gags feel outdated. Overall, audiences find it an entertaining and energetic piece of comedy that, despite some dated humor, remains engaging and enjoyable.
Who Should Read Lend Me A Tenor?
A reader who enjoys Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor likely appreciates fast-paced comedic farces filled with mistaken identities and witty dialogue. Fans of P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves series or Michael Frayn's Noises Off will find similar humor and slapstick entertainment in this engaging play.
685 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
114
Play • Fiction
Cleveland, Ohio • 1930s
1986
Adult
18+ years
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