The Comedy Genius of
Mark Twain
To Open May 20!
On Friday, May 20th, The Comedy Playhouse kicks off its new series “The Comedy Genius of…” with The Comedy Genius of Mark Twain. The Comedy Genius of Mark Twain will perform, in concert format, a collection of Mark Twain’s humorous short stories, essays, dialogues, monologues and poetry. The evening promises to be full of fun as Tony Eckstat, Drew Kallen, Nell Summers and Bruce Bieszki present a selection of some of the works of one of America’s best-known humorists. Included in the program are The Facts of the Case of the Great Beef Contract, What Stumped the Jaybirds, and The Story of the Bad Little Boy. If you haven’t picked up Mark Twain’s work in a while, come, listen and laugh as The Comedy Playhouse performers bring his words to life.
Before the end of the year, “The Comedy Genius of …” series will present the works of Robert Benchley, O. Henry and Enda Ferber. Next year, shows are planned to include P.G Wodehouse, Augustus Billings, Finlay Peter Dunne and George Fitch. Not familiar with these names? Don’t worry, they’re all humorists who knew their way around a giggle. The Comedy Playhouse performers will do all the work, and you can enjoy all the fun.
The Comedy Genius of Mark Twain will run from May 20th to June 4th. Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday afternoons at 3:00.
A special introductory admission to The Comedy Genius of Mark Twain will be $12.00, with discounts available for seniors and students. The Comedy Playhouse is located at 3620 N. 1st Avenue at the northeast corner of the intersection of 1st Avenue and Prince Road. The Comedy Playhouse has lit, adjacent parking. The Comedy Genius of Mark Twain is appropriate for all ages.
Call 260-6442 for reservations or e-mail bruceb1786@aol.com.
Website: www.thecomedyplayhouse.com
Email: bruceb1786@aol.com
George Bernard Shaw’s
Candida
Will Open June 10th
George Bernard Shaw’s Candida will open at The Comedy Playhouse on June 10th. Written in 1896 and published in 1898 as part of his Plays Pleasant, Candida is one of Shaw’s earlier plays. Candida was also one of Shaw’s personal favorites. Candida tells the story of the Reverend James Morell, one of the finest public speakers in London, and his wife Candida. Candida has just returned from a month in the country with their two children. She has also brought back with her a friend of the family, the young poet Eugene Marchbanks. Before the end of the play, Candida is forced to make a choice that will alter the rest of her life.
As in all of Shaw’s plays, Candida provides Shaw an opportunity to observe and comment on an aspect of the human experience. In Candida, Shaw turns his attention to the subject of marriage and what constitutes a successful union between a husband and a wife. Of course, Shaw’s views are surprising and unique. Candida stars Drew Kallen as Morell, Cristin Phibbs as Candida and Colin Roberts as Marchbanks. Also on hand to provide comic support are Paul Hammack, Tina Swope and Frank Solis.
Candida will run from June 10 to July 10 (dark July 1, 2, 3) Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm Admission is $18.00 with discounts available for seniors and students.
The Comedy Playhouse is located at 3620 N. 1st Avenue at the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Prince Road. The Comedy Playhouse has lit, adjacent parking. Candida is appropriate for all ages.
Call 260-6442 for reservations or e-mail bruceb1786@aol.com.
Website: www.thecomedyplayhouse.com
Email: bruceb1786@aol.com
The Matinee Show
Begins its run May 19th at
The Comedy Playhouse
The Matinee Show is an old-fashioned, live variety show, offering comedy, conversation, music, and door prizes. Each week will feature a different special guest from the Tucson community, and each month we’ll present all-new material. Feel free to offer your own suggestions for guests, and if we bring one on the show, we’ll give you two free tickets to see him or her. Performances will be at The Comedy Playhouse every Thursday, 2-4 p.m., from May 19th to July 28th.
Email sevenlivelyarts@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, or to reserve your seats.
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