Peccadillo Theater Company will present a staged reading of SN Behrman’s 1927 play THE SECOND MAN, under the direction of Peccadillo’s Artistic Director Dan Wackerman, Mon Oct 14 at 7:00 PM at Theatre at St Clement’s (423 W 46th St). The cast will feature Jordan Baker & Greg Hildreth. 'The Second Man" concerns a hack writer faced with a romantic choice between a wealthy woman who supports him financially and a beautiful younger woman who adores him. This sparkling comedy of manners was praised by critics for its cultured, witty dialogue and its subtle insight into human psychology. Reservations may be made by calling 352-3101. For more information, visit www.ThePeccadillo.com.

For the record, "The Second Man" opened April 11, 1927 at the Guild Theatre (now the August Wilson), where it played for 178 performances starring Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne & argalo Gillmore...