For 10A, think of what today is
For 2D, the surface cleverly leads you to mistake a word for a verb, when it's a noun.
For 22A, totally with you - no idea about the lover either.
I'm stuck on 15 - I think I'm looking for a playwright whose first name seems obvious - but 'Pink'? Maybe someone I don't know.
Equally lost on 24D, despite the crossers
Nudges appreciated!