NEW YORK—Before making a meaningful change in life, a person needs to know exactly what kind of change they want to make. They also need to be truly serious about doing so. These issues are at the heart of the thoroughly enjoyable revival of Kenneth Lonergan’s comedic drama, “Hold on to Me Darling.” First seen at the Atlantic Theater Company in 2016, the play is currently at the off-Broadway Lucille Lortel Theatre.
With the passing of his beloved mother, tabloid darling and country music superstar Strings McCrane (Adam Driver) finds himself in emotional turmoil. He’s about to go on tour to promote his latest album, he’s in the midst of filming a movie in Kansas City, and he is returning to his Tennessee hometown, to attend her funeral.
