STAGE KISS
BY SARAH RUHL
17 March – 11 April 2026
“When I kissed you just now, did it feel like an actor kissing an actor or a person kissing a person…?”
Two actors, and former lovers, unexpectedly reunite when cast opposite each other in a forgotten 1930s melodrama.
As rehearsals progress and onstage romance echoes their past, the lines between performance and real life begin to blur. Their rekindled chemistry sparks a funny, tender, and sometimes chaotic exploration of desire, loyalty, and the complexity of relationships.
All the while, life imitates art and art imitates life.
With sparkling dialogue and her signature wit, Sarah Ruhl (In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play, The Clean House) shows how even a single kiss can upend everything in this whimsical and insightful theatrical romp.
“A superb romantic comedy that’s moving, smart and flat-out hilarious.” New York Magazine
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Absolutely brilliantly funny
So funny
We loved it. Lead actress was amazing - as was all the cast. Great story and plenty of comical moments. The sets were great and complimented the play well, especially with the set detailing in Act II.
Always great work at New Theatre.
Very creative and clever
It was so funny!
It was OK but the lead actress was too old for the role
So funny
Funny and smart!