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BWW Review: THE CHOSEN at Lyric Stage
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 30, 2012
Spiro Veloudos chooses wisely when it comes to telling good stories and finding good directors to tell them. Daniel Gidron respects the religious and scholarly aspects of the book and delves deeply into the emotional intelligence of the characters and the richness of their relationships. (more...)
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A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - September 2011 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Sep 01, 2011
The new DC area theatre season begins in September. Over 50 shows are opening in our professional and community theatres. But before we move on to the new season and what's opening in September, let's look back at my personal favorite musicals, plays, and performances in both musicals and plays in the DC area - from August 2010 to August 2011. (more...)
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Photo Flash: TheatreWorks' SENSE & SENSIBILITY
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2011
Two charming sisters sail the unpredictable seas of courtship in a captivating adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, presented in its American premiere by TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley. Sensible, reserved Elinor and passionate, impulsive Marianne find the course of true love beset with scandalous secrets, shocking betrayals, dashing suitors, and devious rivals in a dazzling, period-perfect tribute to everything Austen. Featuring Katie Fabel, Thomas Gorrebeeck, Jennifer Le Blanc, Lucy Littlewood, Michael Scott McLean, Mark Anderson Phillips, and Stacy Ross, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, this delicious romance plays August 24-September 18, 2011 (Press night August 27) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets ($19-$69), call (650) 463-1960 or visit theatreworks.org. (more...)
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Mustard Seed Theatre Presents THE CHOSEN 10/22-11/7
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 07, 2010
Mustard Seed Theatre opens THE CHOSEN October 22 - November 7, 2010, which follows two teen-age Jewish boys who meet as rivals in a baseball game and begin an unlikely friendship, navigating the opposing political and religious views of their fathers. Adapted from the classic novel by Chaim Potok. The cast includes Justin Ivan Brown as Reuven Malter, Adam Moskal as Young Reuven, Jim Leibrecht as David Malter, David Chandler as Danny Saunders and Richard Lewis as Reb Saunders.
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BWW Review: Mustard Seed Theatre's Production of THE CHOSEN
by Chris Gibson - Oct 31, 2010
The second half of the mini-Potok festival continues with an engaging and thoughtful dramatization of his classic novel THE CHOSEN, which I can recall reading (for English class) and enjoying myself many years ago. This adaptation, like the recent production of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, is also written by playwright Aaron Posner, and it fully captures the flavor of the book, staging key scenes compactly, and with considerable economy, even though it relies on the use of a narrator, which the other adaptation eschewed in favor of having its protagonist portray the lead character at various stages. Mustard Seed Theatre's production is nicely conceived and executed, with a solid cast doing fine work under the guidance of director (of both productions) Deanna Jent. (more...)
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Mustard Seed Theatre Presents THE CHOSEN 10/22-11/7
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 22, 2010
Mustard Seed Theatre opens THE CHOSEN October 22 - November 7, 2010, which follows two teen-age Jewish boys who meet as rivals in a baseball game and begin an unlikely friendship, navigating the opposing political and religious views of their fathers. Adapted from the classic novel by Chaim Potok. The cast includes Justin Ivan Brown as Reuven Malter, Adam Moskal as Young Reuven, Jim Leibrecht as David Malter, David Chandler as Danny Saunders and Richard Lewis as Reb Saunders.
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Mustard Seed Theatre Presents THE CHOSEN 10/22-11/7
by Chris Gibson - Oct 05, 2010
Mustard Seed Theatre opens THE CHOSEN October 22 - November 7, 2010, which follows two teen-age Jewish boys who meet as rivals in a baseball game and begin an unlikely friendship, navigating the opposing political and religious views of their fathers. Adapted from the classic novel by Chaim Potok. The cast includes Justin Ivan Brown as Reuven Malter, Adam Moskal as Young Reuven, Jim Leibrecht as David Malter, David Chandler as Danny Saunders and Richard Lewis as Reb Saunders.
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Portland Center Stage Ends Run of THE CHOSEN, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2010
A silent father, an ancient tradition and an unexpectedly important game of baseball forge bonds of lifelong friendship between two Jewish boys from 'five blocks and a world apart' in Aaron Posner's award-winning adaptation of Chaim Potok's award-winning novel, The Chosen, coming to Portland Center Stage this spring. The Chosen will end its run on May 2, 2010. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Portland Center Stage's THE CHOSEN
by BWW News Desk - Apr 09, 2010
A silent father, an ancient tradition and an unexpectedly important game of baseball forge bonds of lifelong friendship between two Jewish boys from 'five blocks and a world apart' in Aaron Posner's award-winning adaptation of Chaim Potok's award-winning novel, The Chosen, coming to Portland Center Stage this spring. The Chosen previews on Tuesday April 6, opens on Friday, April 9 and runs through May 2, 2010. (more...)
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Portland Center Stage Presents THE CHOSEN 4/6 - 5/2, Opens 4/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 06, 2010
A silent father, an ancient tradition and an unexpectedly important game of baseball forge bonds of lifelong friendship between two Jewish boys from 'five blocks and a world apart' in Aaron Posner's award-winning adaptation of Chaim Potok's award-winning novel, The Chosen, coming to Portland Center Stage this spring. The Chosen previews on Tuesday April 6, opens on Friday, April 9 and runs through May 2, 2010. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Michael Navarra, Thomas Gorrebeeck, Corey Fischer and Jonathan Bock in TheaterWorks' Newly Extended THE CHOSEN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2009
Due to overwhelming response from eager audiences, TheatreWorks' moving production of Chaim Potok's classic tale, THE CHOSEN, is adding performances, and will now extend its run through November 8 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. THE CHOSEN, adapted for the stage by Chaim Potok and Aaron Posner is the classic uplifting tale of fathers and sons, faith and family, featuring Bay Area theatre veteran Corey Fischer, with The Jewish Theatre of San Francisco (formerly A Traveling Jewish Theatre) Artistic Director Aaron Davidman at the helm. (more...)
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