Becky Shaw, a play by Gina Gionfriddo at the Second Stage Theatre, starring Annie Parisse, Emily Bergl, Kelly Bishop, David Wilson Barnes and Thomas Sadoski, directed by Peter DuBois. "Becky Shaw" was the breakout hit of the Humana Festival and every theater company wanted to produce it. The buzz was so strong that we bought full price tickets in order to be sure and see "Becky Shaw." We were glad we did. The play is very entertaining, with a surprisingly twisty plot for what seems at first to be a standard domestic dramedy, it's very well written with witty dialog that signals an original voice. Though in early previews, the performance by the excellent quintet of actors is tight and there is considerable chemistry between them which will probably get even better. The superb Annie Parisse created the role of Becky at Humana and David Wilson Barnes was the original Max, a role of considerable complexity. It's easy to predict that "Becky Shaw" will be a big hit when it opens, and a likely transfer to Broadway. Broadway Bridge and Tunnel Test grade A