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Best of all there is Spencer Kayden, drolly depicting the scowling cook whose palm is always extended for extra francs to masquerade under several identities depending upon whose untruths she confirms. Expressively manipulating her eyebrows, wittily pretending to be a glamour girl, tango-ing like mad with Daniels, the elfin Kayden is delightful company whose sardonic presence anchors the fluffy comedy. It’s nice to see Kayden finally back again on Broadway, which she last graced as Little Sally in “Urinetown.”

Surprisingly not so delightful is the cavernous setting for a 1960s French provincial-style living room designed by the great John Lee Beatty, whose buff and gray palette appears rather bland. The clothes designed by William Ivey Long are more colorful and occasionally attractive. Tillinger’s snappy staging keeps the laborious comedy from looking, well, too labored, thanks of course to his admirable actors.

“Don’t Dress for Dinner” continues through June 17 at the American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., New York. Call (212) 729-1300 or visit www.roundabouttheatre.org.