You are Cordially Invited to the End of the World - Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH

You are Cordially Invited to the End of the World - Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH

Rafael Goldstein and Joel de la Fuente (Photo by Robert  Huskey) Reviewed by Martίn Hernández South Coast Repertory Through May 3 RECOMMENDED Yes, the Earth is dying but it may take a few billion more years for its eventual demise. Greg Murphy (Joel de la Fuente), though, is not so lucky. Recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, the mild-mannered Greg is resigned to his fate, choosing to spend what quality time he has left with his loving spouse…

'You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!' Review

‘You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!‘ is a droll take on one man coming to terms with his mortality at South Coast Repertory. ‘You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!‘ promises a dark comedy, and while it certainly fulfills the “dark” part of that equation, the comedy, while present is subtle, droll, and more existential smirk than full-on belly laugh. I came in expecting something a bit more irreverent, maybe even absu…