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Theatre
Vanities - A New Musical
June 21-July 16, 2006
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Chronicling the comic journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives, liberated women and beyond, this tangy tale of coming-of-age in the '60s and '70s is a musical scrapbook of an era that had to be lived to be believed. With a tunefully evocative score by David Kirshenbaum (Summer of '42) and Jack Heifner's hilarious adaptation of his long-running off-Broadway smash, Vanities offers a snapshot-sharp portrait of the lives, loves, disappointments, and dreams of best friends caught up in times that are a-changin'.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $28-$52
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Dates & Times
Dates:
June 21-July 16, 2006Times:
Tue: 7:30pm
Wed-Fri: 8pm
Sat: 2pm & 8pm
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Venue Info
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041
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Parking Info
Free parking is available in the garage under the Center for Performing Arts. Street parking is also available.
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Long Story Short - A Musical Romance
"Loved It!"
Comment posted by: DebbyMC from Pittsburgh, PA USA, Nov 01, 2008
I just saw "Long Story Short" performed in Pittsburgh in its premiere and loved it! As cliche as this will sound, I laughed, I cried, and everything in between during this show. It takes you through... Expand
I just saw "Long Story Short" performed in Pittsburgh in its premiere and loved it! As cliche as this will sound, I laughed, I cried, and everything in between during this show. It takes you through highs and lows of the characters' lives and truly invloves you for the entire show. Plus, the music is wonderfully written and not the standard kind of music you hear in more traditional musicals. It holds your interest and helps to tell the story rather than just being "filler." I am a musician, but I had to drag my husband to see this show because he usually doesn't like the theater and knows nothing about music, but even he was pleasantly surprised and has since been telling people how much he liked it. Seeing this has made me want to see and hear other things written by Milburn & Vigoda! Collapse
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Event Name: Grey Gardens
"Grey Gardens: DO NOT MISS IT!!!"
Review posted by: Ken Malucelli from San Francisco, CA USA, Aug 22, 2008
My theater buddy and I caught the press preview on Wed night (8/27) and were totally knocked out by this incredible work...so much so that we were moved to tears at the end. I'm going again; it's well... Expand
My theater buddy and I caught the press preview on Wed night (8/27) and were totally knocked out by this incredible work...so much so that we were moved to tears at the end. I'm going again; it's well worth it. Highly recommended! Collapse
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Event Name: Doubt - A Parable
"Doubt - Dissapointing"
Review posted by: Ram from Menlo Park, CA, Jul 28, 2008
Have seen the play two yeas ago in NYC, and found the Theatreworks production dissapointing. Directing wise, it lost the impartiality of the original script and was too much in favor of father Flynn,... Expand
Have seen the play two yeas ago in NYC, and found the Theatreworks production dissapointing. Directing wise, it lost the impartiality of the original script and was too much in favor of father Flynn, with Sister Aloysius presented almost as a parody. Acting wise, Sister James was ok, Father Flynn good but injected unneccary sense of humor, and Sister Aloysius mediocare - especially in the last scene where her breakdown was too rapid and lost any chance of looking realistic Collapse
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Event Name: Doubt - A Parable
"Rap my knuckles if ya don't love it...."
Review posted by: Polly Wannacracka from Los Altos, CA, Jul 18, 2008
Beyond a doubt, a true Summer 08 hit. Once again, Robert Kelley has directed a beautifully-crafted, Pulitzer-Prize winning piece that has one basic plot--a priest's relation with one of his male... Expand
Beyond a doubt, a true Summer 08 hit. Once again, Robert Kelley has directed a beautifully-crafted, Pulitzer-Prize winning piece that has one basic plot--a priest's relation with one of his male students--and weaves at least 12 different issues from that. Excellent characterizations--particularly Tamiyka White, for her 15 minute star-turn as a concerned mother and Kimberly King as the strong, unbending Sister Aloysius Beauvier. A short, 90-minute production that will leave you pondering the moral issues for days to come. Now say three hail Marys and get to Theatreworks! Collapse
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Event Name: Snapshots
"Very entertaining."
Review posted by: Diane from Los Altos, CA, Jul 10, 2008
There wasn't a lot of depth to the story but it was a very entertaining evening and I would recommend it to everyone.
There wasn't a lot of depth to the story but it was a very entertaining evening and I would recommend it to everyone.
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Event Name: Snapshots
"Unbelievably great!!!!!!! Wow!!!!"
Review posted by: Deanne Brown from San Jose, Jun 22, 2008
On of the most heartfelt musicals I have ever seen! The songs of Stephen Schwartz are amazing!!! The book by David Stern had us laughing and crying through out!! Thank you Theatre Works!!! We will... Expand
On of the most heartfelt musicals I have ever seen! The songs of Stephen Schwartz are amazing!!! The book by David Stern had us laughing and crying through out!! Thank you Theatre Works!!! We will back to see it again....with friends! Collapse
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Event Name: Caroline or Change
"Correction"
Comment posted by: TheatreBuff from Sunnyvale, CA, Apr 13, 2008
I incorrectly noted the lead as Allison Blackwell. Please correct to C. Kelly Wright in my recent submittal. Thanks.
I incorrectly noted the lead as Allison Blackwell. Please correct to C. Kelly Wright in my recent submittal. Thanks.
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Event Name: Caroline or Change
"Fun and Energetic Musical"
Review posted by: TheatreBuff from Sunnyvale, CA, Apr 13, 2008
This amuzing song-filled musical and sometimes comedy/sometimes drama is about a maid in the 1960's and the family she works for. The storyline drags a bit in the first act, but the energetic songs... Expand
This amuzing song-filled musical and sometimes comedy/sometimes drama is about a maid in the 1960's and the family she works for. The storyline drags a bit in the first act, but the energetic songs fill the void. The strong cast has all-around excellent singing and makes up for the light plot, with an extra nod to Allison Blackwell in the lead role, Julian Hornik, and Valisia LeKae. Some of the lyrics can be a bit corny or downright silly at times, but it all somehow fits into the style of the play. Collapse
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Event Name: Golda's Balcony
"Golda's Balcony"
Review posted by: Lynda Swanson from Burlingame, Oct 21, 2007
Have now been twice to see this, I was so riveted...tremendous performance, and superb reminder of the horrors out of which Israel was born, and of the terrors of being a leader; a great, great,... Expand
Have now been twice to see this, I was so riveted...tremendous performance, and superb reminder of the horrors out of which Israel was born, and of the terrors of being a leader; a great, great, story. Collapse
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Event Name: Golda's Balcony
"Powerful Program"
Review posted by: Sally from Mountain View, CA, Oct 10, 2007
This program started a little slow -- but then the life experiences of Golda catch you up and grab you! The story is about the Yom Kippur War in 1973, with flashbacks to life changing moments from... Expand
This program started a little slow -- but then the life experiences of Golda catch you up and grab you! The story is about the Yom Kippur War in 1973, with flashbacks to life changing moments from Golda's life. This play is very moving and powerful and is a must see! Collapse
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