REVIEW: Clifton Players’ “Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night” Gets Wicked
Silberblatt understands the stakes of trivia culture, has fun with the competitive spirit, and pushes the boundaries as he spins this Faustian tale.
February 22, 2026
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Silberblatt understands the stakes of trivia culture, has fun with the competitive spirit, and pushes the boundaries as he spins this Faustian tale.
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The man who wrote the books gave this production a thumbs-up!
Every college should stage this show.
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