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News: Final extension for Ruined, to 9/06/09. . . Disney's The Little Mermaid closing 8/30/09. . .The sold-out London Hamlet with Jude Law and LA's sellout of Mamet's Oleana both headed for Broadway. . .Avenue Q to end 6-year run 9/13/09. . .Good theater buy hunter. . . check out Summer Play Festival details in our Off-Broadway Listings. . .Can't makee it to the Edinburgh Fringe. No worries. 59E59's 6TH annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival will again preview a number of shows headed there from 7/14 to 8/02. For details see www.easttoedinburgh.com or our news page. . .Cast CD's available for Hair, Next to Normal & Hair . . .
Broadway Shows and London Shows Cabaret Nights— Plenty of night life in July. . . The Caucasian Chalk Circle-Thie Chocolate Factory's provocative retooling of The Caucasian Chalk Circle as an American fable is a good reason to check out this off-the beaten path venue . . . Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe- this tart riff on religious revivalism and charismatic preaching is driven by the penetrating presence of Andre De Shields. . . The Rivalry-revival of historic but also emotionally charged Lincoln/Douglas debates/confrontations. . . Twelfth Night- the entirety of the losses from which the play arises, and the romances that spring forth, are manifest throughout. None of this would be possible without an acting ensemble as thoroughly grounded as the one Mr. Sullivan has, almost magically, brought together. . . Shafrika the White Girl- an interesting story wit Stunning-David Adjmi's play careens courageously, but never recklessly, between satire and melodrama--extended to July 11th . . . Sweet Storm -extended a 2nd time to 7/26/09 . . . Next Fall - Geoffrey Nauffts' has scripted a poignant portrayal of sincere intentions playing havoc with human emotions-- Extended again to July 1th! . . .
London
Carrie's War-war time drama perfect for 8 to 12 year olds . . .Apologia- Alexi Kaye Campbell mother/son relationship play at the Bush. . . Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme-Frank McGuinness' First World War play revived as a part of Hampstead's 50th anniversary celebrations . . . Been So Long-This street sassy musical has powerful singing but the romantic, cheesy ending isn’t really convincing. . . . Phèdre-With lucid, charged direction from Nicholas Hytner, an indisputable star in Helen Mirren and a strong supporting cast, this is as satisfactorily produced as Racine in English ever is . . . Derren Brown Enigma the- popular television personality's latest show at the Adelphi . . . Been So Long-This street sassy musical has powerful singing but the romantic, cheesy ending isn’t really convincing. . . . As You Like It- Thea Sharrock has produced a beguiling and heart warming version of Shakespeare's tale of friendship and love conquering betrayal and mistrust. . . Arcadia- David Leveaux's revival is the most entertaining and witty play in London's West End. . . All's Well That Ends Well- the jewel sparkling at the National Theatre is played by a, quite literally, rhinestone-studded cast . . . Hamlet- The Donmar hit with Jude Law is headed to Broadway . . .
California
The Unseen- About the only truly predictable element about a new Craig Wright play would be its unpredictability. . . .Farragut North- BeauWillimon's play at the Geffen with most of its original cast, and still a ripping good tale. . . Coming Home- gard's half century's worth of magnificent plays, Veronica Jonkers may be the one audiences may be least pleased to see martyred up to the playwright's loss of hope and faith in his country.. . . Facing East- Carol Lynn Pearson confronts the position of the Mormon church on homosexuality and how it can tear families apart, . . . The Little Foxes- welcome back Lillian Hellman to a major West Coast venue, in this case the Pasadena Playhouse where a revival of the playwright's seminal play is crackling right along. . . Oleana- This Mamet revival at the Mark Taper Forum is riveting for its cat-and-mouse, who's going to get it suspense more than for its presentation of PC arguments. . .
Berkshires
Children—
A.R. Gurney's 1974 play suggested by a John Cheever short story holds up very well indeed
. . . Hamlet- The real-life family is back with their take on the Bard's dysfunctional Danish RoyalsShakespeare & Company reprises its family-cast . . . Rodger & Hammerstein's Carousel— the songs are gorgeous as ever but the 2 piano band doesn't do full justice to the rich music. . . Pinter's Mirror-a beautifully performed triptych of one-acts Shirley Valentine—Shakespeare & Company's outgoing artistic director reprises a diva role. . . Tanglewood Tips—we've updated our annual lineup of money saving and especially enjoyiable Tanglewood Music Festival events Check out the summer '09 schedules for these Berkshire theaters: Barrington Stage Berkshire Theatre Festival Chester Theater Shakespeare & Company Williamstown Theatre Festival
New Jersey
Evie's Waltz-this harrowing and unnerving playhas been well directed with an eye on bringing credence to its characters and creating and sustaining suspense to the bitter end. . . .The Full Monty -The Paper Mill Playhouse revival is pepped up considerably by the presence of the incomparable Elaine Stritch . . .
DC
King Lear- Shakespeare's words, Stacy Keach's force of human nature Lear, an almost perfect ensemble, Robert Falls's unique interpretationmake this production unforgettable . . .Radio Golf- August Wilson's last play, well staged at DC's Studio Theatre, extended to July 5th! . . .
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TIMELY QUOTES If you wanna be in show business, you should be spayed first. — Jeanette in the Papermill Playhouse revival of The Full Monty Nothing to be done— Go Go in Waiting for Godot Jewels did not make the queen— Mary after her personal belongings have been taken awayin Mary Stuart Careless rapture at this stage would be incongruous and embarassing.— Ruth, explaining the more settled aspects of the second marriage of previously married couples like her and Charles in Blithe Spirit Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it?—every, every minute— Emily in Our Town Love is too fragile a sentiment for out here— Mama Nadi in Ruined | ||||||||||||||
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