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MARLBORO TOWNSHIP - Harlan Tuckman leads a fine cast in the Marlboro Acting Company’s superb production of George Axelrod’s comedy "The seven Year Itch." Tuckman is a comic delight as the fantasizing, happily-married, but willing to experiment Richard Sherman, whose chance comes when his wife goes away for the summer. He has a fine comedic style and is especially good in the many crisis situations he brings on himself. He is also fine when indecision strikes - as it often does - when his better self is in conflict with his other self. A bit like Woody Allen, without trying to be like him. His is one of the fine performances of the season, and a grueling one. He is on stage every minute, but he is on top of things at all times. John Devonshire, Asbury Park Press , Theater Review
Glib, brash and self-centered but with the hint of a hidden sentimental streak, Tuckman’s Hill is every pushy used car salesman you’ve ever had to deal with - redeemed by his genuine love of the classic ’57 Chevy he just sold you. 
Harlan Tuckman does a marvelous job of bringing the sly old Nat to life. 
Harlan Tuckman appeared at first to be miscast as El Gallo - he’s older and too "mod" looking. But he made it work. He sings well and brought a flair to the role that is often lacking. 
The other performance in this controversial play that should be mentioned is Harlen Tuckman’s. He stepped into the role of Aaron Levinsky at the last minute (he also directed the other actors) and he was brilliant. He is a decisive and engrossing actor. 
And then there are the actors. Harlan Tuckman’s Tevye is a creation. He borrows nothing from past portrayers. He relies only on his own talents and these are vast. 
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