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Critics Split on 'Men Behaving Badly' Adaptation's Depth

2/4/2026

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The play "Men Behaving Badly," adapted from the 1990s sitcom, sets Tony and Deb on millennium eve as Deb returns from Australia for a wedding, with female roles appearing diminished.
The production runs about 100 minutes, longer than a typical half-hour sitcom, prompting pacing concerns.
Critics say the script does not clearly critique or celebrate the male characters' behavior.

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Story summary

The play "Men Behaving Badly," adapted from the 1990s sitcom, sets Tony and Deb on millennium eve as Deb returns from Australia for a wedding, with female roles appearing diminished.
The production runs about 100 minutes, longer than a typical half-hour sitcom, prompting pacing concerns.
Critics say the script does not clearly critique or celebrate the male characters' behavior.