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    March 5-March 30, 2008

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    In a sprawling New Jersey Victorian, a taciturn Yankee widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennessee find what they least expected - a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward, and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. Told with warmth and perceptive humor, this off-Broadway success is an affecting, late-in-life journey of compromise and rejuvenation, of personal risk and the rewards of change. Special LOW prices for a select number of performances just added can be found directly on the Theatreworks website.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $28-$52

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      March 5-March 30, 2008

      Times:
      Tues: 7:30pm
      Wed-Fri: 8pm
      Sat: 2pm & 8pm
      Sun: 2pm & 7pm

    • Venue Info

      Lucie Stern Community Theatre and Center

      1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    • Parking Info

      There is a small, free parking lot behind the theater, as well as ample street parking.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access
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      • Event Name: The Chosen
        2 out of 5 stars rating "Stampede at the Not OK Corral"
        Review posted by: suzanne hoffman from santa cruz, Oct 23, 2009

        Saw play 10/22. Audience 50% full at beginning of play. MANY of us RAN out at the intermission... that speaks volumes! Old ladies running to their cars. Very uninteresting. The friend I was with... Expand

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        Saw play 10/22. Audience 50% full at beginning of play. MANY of us RAN out at the intermission... that speaks volumes! Old ladies running to their cars. Very uninteresting. The friend I was with was 74 and sees half a dozen plays a year for decades... this was first one she eagerly left at intermission. She said, "meet you in the lobby" and then we both ran out. If one wants to hear a men only cast debate with page numbers, the wisdom of various esoteric religious texts, then "go for it." Collapse

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      • Event Name: The Chosen
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Excellent Father(s)-Son(s) story"
        Review posted by: Elaine from Palo Alto, Oct 14, 2009

        Loved it, very emotionally riveting. Less about the friendship between the two boys, more about their relationships with their fathers. We cried.

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        Loved it, very emotionally riveting. Less about the friendship between the two boys, more about their relationships with their fathers. We cried.

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      • Event Name: The Chosen
        2.5 out of 5 stars rating "Good Effort"
        Review posted by: Mark Anlis from Bay Area, Oct 12, 2009

        Everyone on stage seemed to be trying very hard to make it a great show, but the play is just not all that interesting. The constant use of a Narrator who continually takes us out of the drama... Expand

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        Everyone on stage seemed to be trying very hard to make it a great show, but the play is just not all that interesting. The constant use of a Narrator who continually takes us out of the drama never allows the audience to really empathize with the characters. It made a great novel, but as a play it just felt heavy handed and mundane. Collapse

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      • Event Name: The Chosen
        5 out of 5 stars rating "The Chosen"
        Review posted by: Lee from Palo Alto CA, Oct 12, 2009

        absolutely excellent! not to be missed....

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        absolutely excellent! not to be missed....

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      • Event Name: Yellow Face
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great, original, must-see show"
        Review posted by: Jaded Theatregoer from Sunnyvale, CA, Aug 27, 2009

        This thought-provoking show is hilariously funny while probing the serious issue of racism with a fresh approach. It is also fabulously acted, with most of the small cast playing many, many roles,... Expand

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        This thought-provoking show is hilariously funny while probing the serious issue of racism with a fresh approach. It is also fabulously acted, with most of the small cast playing many, many roles, crossing race and gender boundaries. No! Stomping on race and gender boundaries. Go and enjoy this show. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Tinyard Hill
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Fantastic!"
        Review posted by: Dr Miller from Seattle, WA, Jul 19, 2009

        Compelling story, interesting characters, and wonderful music and harmonies!

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        Compelling story, interesting characters, and wonderful music and harmonies!

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      • Event Name: Twentieth Century
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Brilliant"
        Review posted by: Lula from Palo Alto, CA, Feb 07, 2009

        Funny, sharp, screwball and gorgeous comedy. So well executed in every way. Stellar cast and designers. A feel-good evening of wonderful theatre!

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        Funny, sharp, screwball and gorgeous comedy. So well executed in every way. Stellar cast and designers. A feel-good evening of wonderful theatre!

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      • Event Name: Twentieth Century
        3 out of 5 stars rating "Fun Farce, fluffy, but pretty to look at."
        Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Jan 30, 2009

        This show is certainly predictable, and not a brain buster but still a nice effort. The set and costuming is almost worth it alone. Clever stuff if you like old fashioned comedy....

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        This show is certainly predictable, and not a brain buster but still a nice effort. The set and costuming is almost worth it alone. Clever stuff if you like old fashioned comedy....

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      • Event Name: Long Story Short - A Musical Romance
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Long Story Short: Too little too late"
        Review posted by: Mark Letell from San Carlos, CA USA, Jan 02, 2009

        I have read all the reviews and I'm kicking myself for missing this one!

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        I have read all the reviews and I'm kicking myself for missing this one!

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      • Event Name: Long Story Short - A Musical Romance
        "Long Story Short Music"
        Comment posted by: Sarah from Mountain View, Dec 24, 2008

        Arnie - you can stream the music for free or download the songs for $1 each at groovelily.com.

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        Arnie - you can stream the music for free or download the songs for $1 each at groovelily.com.

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