"Isn't It Romantic," confirms and extends the promise shown by Wendy Wasserstein's first play, "Uncommon Women and Others," a few seasons ago. The new comedy is a witty and involving exploration of a contemporary feminine dilemma, the conflict between personal independence and romantic fulfillment.

Wasserstein again shows keen humor and canny perception in her account of two well-educated friends, a chunky, wise-cracking Jewish woman and her upperclass Wasp marketing exec pal, as they struggle against non-understanding parents, male condescension and their own romantic expectations in the bittersweet pursuit of happiness.

The Jewish heroine is the more fully developed of the two, and emerges as an endearing, funny, warm and principled contemporary woman. She's a convincing embodiment of the internal conflict of modern feminists who can't sacrifice independence and pride for love, even with a likable and sympathetic man.

Audiences will respond favorably to the character but may be...