BWW Review: Rarely Seen in the US CALENDAR GIRLS Sheds a Delicious Naughtiness at Group rep
The 2003 film Calendar Girls was produced in the US with a British cast starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. It is a delightful comedy and a sweet ode to women, who, dissatisfied with many lifestyle choices, try quite earnestly to raise the bar. In 2008 it was made into a play and has been a best seller in the UK, probably because it takes place in and pays homage to Yorkshire. Now under Larry Eisenberg's keen and caring direction, Calendar Girls, rarely produced in the US, has a sturdy production with a sterling cast at Group rep in NoHo through October 9.
Photo Flash: First Look at CALENDAR GIRLS at The Group Rep
The Group Rep presents Tim Firth's comedy CALENDAR GIRLS, based on the motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Firth, directed by Larry Eisenberg, and produced for the Group Rep by Drina Durazo. The show runs tonight, August 26, through October 9, 2016, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Reviews: Therapeutic BRIDGE CLUB Makes Better TV Fare Than Theatre
During the first half hour of Richard Raskind's world premiere The Bridge Club, I was genuinely engaged by its unusual set of circumstances, its believable dialogue and two main characters Jack (Christopher Franciosa) and Sue (Nancy Dobbs Owen). I really got to like both of them and so wanted the play to go in a linear direction. Alas, Raskind veered 100% away from that, and to some, who like their dramas akin to TV's Touched by an Angel, that will bring pleasure. I wanted more. Now under Mike Sabatino's steady direction and fine cast, The Bridge Club, despite its theatrical letdown, is still entertaining fare...and don't let its title deceive you, it's not about a group of oldsters playing cards.
Simon Productions Presents THE BRIDGE CLUB, 4/20-5/13
Simon Productions present Richard Raskind's THE BRIDGE CLUB directed by Mike Sabatino, which makes its west coast premiere April 20 - May 13, 2012. Cast features Christopher Franciosa, Shelly Kurtz, Nancy Dobbs Owen, Vesna Tolomanoska, and Andrew Villarreal. The play opens Friday, April 20th as a guest production at Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District.
Simon Productions Presents THE BRIDGE CLUB, 4/20-5/13
Simon Productions present Richard Raskind's THE BRIDGE CLUB directed by Mike Sabatino, which makes its west coast premiere April 20 - May 13, 2012. Cast features Christopher Franciosa, Shelly Kurtz, Nancy Dobbs Owen, Vesna Tolomanoska, and Andrew Villarreal. The play opens Friday, April 20th as a guest production at Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District.
The Group Rep Presents AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
The Group Rep presents the Agatha Christie mystery AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, directed by Shira Dubrovner, produced by Linda Alznauer, opening tonight at 8pm, runs Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday as 2pm, October 7 through November 13, 2011 at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, North Hollywood, CA 91601.