Riviera resident S. Epatha Merkerson has received rave reviews for her portrayal of Lola Delaney in the Manhattan Theater Club’s production of William Inge’s play Come Back, Little Sheba. It is playing at the Biltmore Theater on Broadway through April 16th.

The play first opened on Broadway in 1950, was made into a film in 1952, and garnered both a Tony and an Oscar for Shirley Booth.

S. Epatha Merkerson has won an Emmy for her work on Law and Order, and received a Tony nomination for her work on Lackawanna Blues. This production also features Tony nominee Kevin Anderson (Death of a Salesman), and is directed by Michael Pressman (Picket Fences).

It is playing at the Biltmore Theater, which is at 263 W. 47th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue. As it deals with adult topics, it may be inappropriate for children 12 and under. Children under 4 will not be admitted.