Tom Stoppard

Tom Stoppard dramatizes battling philosophies in his sometimes poetic, mostly comic, and always demanding work “Acardia,” now at the American Players Theatre.

The first time “The Real Thing” came to Broadway, it won the Tony Award for best play. The next time it arrived, it won for best play revival. This time it just may sneak away with the trophy for best musical revival.

It is always a joy to spend a night at the theater with Tom Stoppard; you can count on sparkling and witty wordplay.