Is there comedy in death? Playwright José Rivera on the dark twists of 'Nikki Corona'

by Margaret Gray

Ask theater director Jo Bonney to describe playwright José Rivera's new work " "The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona," a world premiere that begins previews Tuesday at the Geffen Playhouse " and Bonney hesitates. Is it comedy? "Here's the tricky thing," Bonney says. "It's about death, but...