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Theatre
Souvenir
March 22-April 20, 2008
This exalted and life-affirming Broadway hit celebrates the marvelous magic that happens when you follow your dreams. A beloved and hilarious Broadway hit that serves up friendship and admiration with the same gusto as Florence Foster Jenkins does when she unleashes her enthusiastically awful arias. Dubbed by her critics as the “Dire Diva of Din,” Jenkins, a real-life socialite, enjoyed a remarkably successful concert career even though she was unburdened by talent and deliriously tone-deaf. Lost in her vision of music, her accompanist, Cosme McMoon, grows to admire, respect and even protect the diva’s triumphant spirit and belief in herself. In the end, we are forced to ask, can dedication and persistence trump a lack of talent?
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $18-$52
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Dates & Times
Dates:
March 22-April 20, 2008Times:
Tues-Fri: 8pm
Wed: 12pm
Sat: 3pm, 8pm
Sun: 2pm, 7pm -
Venue Info
101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95113-2603
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Splitting Infinity
"Supernova!"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, Ca, Oct 23, 2008
Clever, layered, intelligently written play that was perfectly cast! The interwoven themes of science and religion were explored in a passionate and unique way. This is nothing groundbreaking... Expand
Clever, layered, intelligently written play that was perfectly cast! The interwoven themes of science and religion were explored in a passionate and unique way. This is nothing groundbreaking conceptually, but at the same time it's compelling and engaging. A play you are unlikely to see anywhere else with a phenomenal set design that is as 3 dimensional as it is metaphorical. A great conversational piece. Collapse
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"Very funny"
Review posted by: catherine from San Jose, CA, Oct 04, 2008
The actors were excellent and truly portrays the story. The play itself was well-written with the right balance between light and dark. Truly a play for anyone.
The actors were excellent and truly portrays the story. The play itself was well-written with the right balance between light and dark. Truly a play for anyone.
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"Fabulous!!!!!"
Review posted by: Lena from Santa Cruz, CA USA, Sep 25, 2008
I think It had a real affect on all the audience. All the characters were unique and incredible!!! I laughed till it hurt! It was so realistic, I felt I was part of the story. You guys Rock!!
I think It had a real affect on all the audience. All the characters were unique and incredible!!! I laughed till it hurt! It was so realistic, I felt I was part of the story. You guys Rock!!
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"Laughed out loud!"
Review posted by: April from San Jose, CA, Sep 09, 2008
It's been a long time since I've seen a live theatre production that made me laugh so hard. Great performances all around. In fact, while Louis Lotorto was absolutely fabulous as the lead, Charlie... Expand
It's been a long time since I've seen a live theatre production that made me laugh so hard. Great performances all around. In fact, while Louis Lotorto was absolutely fabulous as the lead, Charlie Baker; one of the standouts was 'villain' Owen Musser, played by James Asher. It's sometimes harder to play the villain than the hero and in this case he effectively rides the line between being very funny and also disturbing. Collapse
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"Funny Stuff"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Sep 08, 2008
The rep has been getting better and better over the last few years and this show is their best yet. Solid casting, beautiful technical elements, and a fun script make this an enjoyable evening.
The rep has been getting better and better over the last few years and this show is their best yet. Solid casting, beautiful technical elements, and a fun script make this an enjoyable evening.
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"Don't miss it"
Review posted by: Ralph from Sunnyvale, CA, Sep 06, 2008
Very funny. Six main characters, very unique. Plot was a bit on the 'farce' side, but the actors made it work. A few scenes that had the audience in stitches. Good plot, nice ending. Check it out.
Very funny. Six main characters, very unique. Plot was a bit on the 'farce' side, but the actors made it work. A few scenes that had the audience in stitches. Good plot, nice ending. Check it out.
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"Very entertaining production"
Review posted by: Marge from San Jose, CA, Sep 05, 2008
This show is hilarious; every actor is perfectly cast and the set, staging, lighting and sound effects are great.
This show is hilarious; every actor is perfectly cast and the set, staging, lighting and sound effects are great.
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Event Name: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
"Pretty, Choppy, and Dull"
Review posted by: Liz S from San Jose, CA, May 24, 2008
I went into this show with few expectations, and yet I was so disappointed that I walked out at intermission--only the second time I've ever done so. (I see upwards of 6-12 plays per year.) The... Expand
I went into this show with few expectations, and yet I was so disappointed that I walked out at intermission--only the second time I've ever done so. (I see upwards of 6-12 plays per year.) The writing and direction seemed to be the primary problems, and it's hard to know where to start, so much was wrong. Show, don't tell! The endless narration chopped up the flow of the already convoluted story and detracted from the action it attempted to describe. The "everyone plays Hyde except Jeckyll and the maid" idea was interesting, but failed on stage. In 2008, making the "reveal" that Jeckyll is Hyde into a "climax" just doesn't work at all. Overacting plagued the major characters to the point of being Shatneresque. Minor characters were way too numerous and so one-dimensional as to become indistinguishable from one another. Audio problems sometimes drowned out the actors. The lone bright spot was the set, which was both pretty and spooky. Collapse
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Event Name: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
"Beautiful and Different"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, May 17, 2008
The rep is turning it's game around and appealing to a younger and different crowd with this exciting and techically masterful piece of theatre. From the secdond you sit down the gorgeou set,... Expand
The rep is turning it's game around and appealing to a younger and different crowd with this exciting and techically masterful piece of theatre. From the secdond you sit down the gorgeou set, fantastic lights, flawless sound, and brillant stage direction almost outshine the script. Add to that some of the best physical and versatile acting I've seen in a long time and this is a great night. Clever, different, and engaging, new theatre! Collapse
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Event Name: This Wonderful Life
"See the movie, see the show"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Dec 18, 2007
The technical theatre alone in this show is well worth the hour and 20 minute performance. Having never seen the mocie, I'm sure I missed some, but still was able to follow along and enjoy it. There's... Expand
The technical theatre alone in this show is well worth the hour and 20 minute performance. Having never seen the mocie, I'm sure I missed some, but still was able to follow along and enjoy it. There's really not a bad seat in the house, and the sound design and lighting design along with the set and prop design deserve special kudos. There was a warm smile on my face throughout the show. A wonderful version of a movie I certainly will catch this season. Collapse
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