Jeffrey presented by Hubris Productions at Second Stage Theatre

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...The play, presented by Hubris Productions, takes too long to reach its obvious outcome, as does Scott Shallenbarger's ingratiating--and earsplitting--staging. But its good-hearted portraits of merry matchmakers, Queer Nation activists, and square-dancing Gothamites could melt a cynics convention, and the ensemble is more than game."

Gay Chicago Magazine - Somewhat Recommended

"...Hubris Productions delivers a cute complement to the Chicago Gay Games festivities (Official Affiliated Event) with its revival of Paul Rudnick’s romantic comedy about sex, love, anxiety and more sex during the early explosion of the AIDS epidemic in New York City. Filled with stereotypes and clichés, “Angels In America” this isn’t. But it is an entertaining examination of the time when life became suddenly radioactive."

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...The problem with Jeffrey is its specificity. This is a play about, and directed to, gay men in their thirties in 1993 Manhattan. It’s not just that so much has changed in the world of AIDS in the last 13 years; it’s that we’re asked to accept Rudnick’s assertion that “all gay men are obsessed with opera,” or that everyone’s parents owned a well-worn cast album of My Fair Lady."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...Hubris Productions has mounted a funny show with Jeffrey. This is a laugh-a-minute romantic comedy that puts being gay into a humorous and heartfelt romantic comedy peopled with lovable characters. Jeffrey is a delightful, quirky look at gay life."

Chicago Stage and Screen - Somewhat Recommended

"...Rudnick may well be the gay Neil Simon, and it took great courage to look the terrifying grim ripper in the eye with flamboyant style and wit. And while the work comes off a bit dated today, it's still a lavender-colored balloon filled with heart and humor. Rudnick doesn't just perpetuate gay stereotypes and clichés, he celebrates them. "Jeffrey" straddles the dividing line between camp and truthful comedy and succeeds to a large degree."