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The Importance of Being Earnest
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Reader reviews: Write a review | Read more reviews This revival of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece, directed by Warner Shook, encourages its cast to sound conversationally normal while tinkling Wilde's sterling silver wit. No badminton allowed with the quips. The result, while slightly lacking in comic ping, is nonetheless one of the more credible outings "Earnest" has had of late.
Through Mar. 9 Sundays: 2:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8 p.m. Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays: 2:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Price: $28-$62 Box office: 714-708-5555
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February 19, 2008
Steven Stanley Alhambra, CAThis is an Earnest full of color, imagination, and panache. Director Warner Shook’s inventive touches are everywhere, and the cast which he has assembled is, to risk hyperbole, sheer perfection, beginning with Kandis Chappell’s dryly imperious Lady Bracknell; Michael Gotch’s Algernon, the flamboyant and supremely witty Oscar Wilde himself come to life; and Tommy Schrider, equally good as Jack, uptight and reserved where Algernon is exuberant and larger-than-life. Christine Marie Brown is a spunky delight as Gwendolyn. Elise Hunt’s outwardly sweet and retiring Cecily conceals fires under the surface. Finally, milking every moment as a pair of butlers is vet John-David Keller. There may be other Earnests on the horizon, but that is no excuse to miss this one, which sets the bar very high indeed for future productions. Read my full review at www.LAStageScene.com. Write a review | Read more reviews |
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