Come Back, Little Sheba, a play by William Inge. Manhattan Theatre Club, starring S. Epatha Merkerson, Kevin Anderson and Zoe Kazan. Directed by Michael Pressman. Although we've admired William Inge's plays on film, most especially "Picnic," "Come Back, Little Sheba" was the first opportunity for us to see one up on the boards in a major revival. We were not disappointed - "Come Back, Little Sheba" is a powerful play, a masterpiece, and along with the audience, we were fully engaged with what happened on stage. As Lola, a role created by the great Shirley Booth, S. Epatha Merkerson gives a shattering performance, most especially it is in her quiet moments that she is most eloquent. In an equally heartbreaking performance Kevin Anderson as the poor drunken Doc makes a memorable leap for Broadway stardom. Then there is the remarkable Zoe Kazan who gives a very subtle and layered performance as the pretty young border Marie. The set struck me initially as too busy, but as the action unwound, the set worked perfectly. One of the most effective features of the production is how convincingly the cast inhabits the play's 1950's period setting. Broadway Bridge and Tunnel Test Grade A.