The Other Josh Cohenis a lively, energetic, fun musical romp performed by an amazingly adept sextet of actor/comedian/musicians: Steve Rosen and David Rossmer (who also wrote the book, lyrics and music), Hannah Elless (the bounciest, prettiest, funniest drummer/actress in town), the versatile Kate Wetherhead (who can do contrasting characters like a Carol Burnett) and Vadim Feichtner and Ken Triwush – each in a variety of comedic personifications.
Premise: Josh Cohen (played by Rosen and Rossmer as if one year apart) receives a check for $56,000 from a woman also named Cohen whom he has never heard of. What should he do? He investigates, and this remarkable multi-range ensemble, playing multiple roles, are the people he encounters or speaks to.
Ted Sperling has directed with great comic panache, Dustin Cross’s costumes, including wigs, add spice and humor; lighting by Jennifer Schriever is super, and the simple set by Dane Laffrey is flexible and fine. The clever songs, played and sung by the six, are melodic and funny. The result is the most entertaining comedic/musical group in New York. It’s hilarious.
