The play “Fallen Angels” written by Noel Coward, originally premiered on Broadway nearly one hundred years ago in December of 1927. The second Broadway revival that is currently on stage at Roundabout Theatre Company’s Todd Haimes Theatre, comes seventy years after its first Broadway revival in 1956. This current production stars Rose Byrne as Jane Banbury and Kelli O’Hara as Julia Sterroll and is directed by Scott Ellis. Straying from the expected English drawing room comedy Coward is known for, this particular production turns to the values of a French Farce minus the slamming doors, but with ample broad and physical comedy.

The plot revolves around best friends Jane and Julia who have both had affairs, before their marriages, with the Frenchman Maurice Duclos (a suave Mark Consuelos). Their husbands have taken off on an overnight golf trip, and they each receive a postcard from Maurice stating that he will be arriving in London that night, expecting to call on them directly. They decide to leave town to avoid meeting him but with suitcases in hand the doorbell rings, and things don’t go as planned. They decide to wait together and over dinner they consume too much whiskey and champagne, getting totally inebriated, ending up in a very heated argument. Julia kicks Jane out of the apartment. The morning arrives with Julia having a terrible hangover; her husband Fred (Aasif Mandvi), arriving home early after having had an argument with Jane’s husband Willy (Christopher Fitzgerald); a missing Jane and still no sign of Maurice. No spoiler alert here, so that is as far as the plot will be exposed.

Scott Ellis moves his cast through this farce at lightning speed but does not miss a beat, even giving these fine actors room to enhance their comedic craft. They accomplish this in the gorgeous surroundings of an Art Deco style apartment, by set designer David Rockwell. Lighting design by Kenneth Posner makes every detail of Mr. Rockwell’s set sparkle in dazzling illumination, and the rainstorm seen through the massive upstage window is impressive. The period costumes designed by Jeff Mahshie are spot on and eye catching but also work very well complimenting the energetic physical comedy.

The cast is remarkable. Ms. O’Hara is a master at physical comedy, using every opportunity to exaggerate her inebriated state, from falling over and sliding down the front of a chair, to plastering herself to the wall as she tries to elegantly maneuver walking down a staircase. A scene where she tries to light cigarettes is a gem. Ms. Byrne has the capacity to communicate everything she is feeling with exaggerated facial expressions. Her reactions are just as hysterical as her determined actions. Both actors are shameless and remarkably comfortable in their roles. Joining them and almost stealing the show, is Tracee Chimo delivering a portrayal of Saunders, the staunch maid who lets everyone know who is in charge of the Sterroll household. Her deadpan delivery is extremely comedic, and her timing is impeccable. Her actions are precise and deliberate without being intrusive, and her no nonsense and nonchalant attitude plays well against the broad humor. The chemistry between these three actors is remarkable and a joy to observe.

This is one of those rare opportunities to see masters exhibit their craft, insisting their audience is free to laugh out loud, and escape the real world, for a fun filled ninety minutes. New York audiences should cheer that these “Fallen Angels” have successfully landed on Broadway this season.