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Theatre
Long Story Short - A Musical Romance
December 3-December 28, 2008
A roller-coaster romance from the creators of TheatreWorks’ smash holiday hit Striking12: The GrooveLily Holiday Show, this infinitely charming new musical transcends two twenty-something’s disastrous first date to whirl, for better or worse, into a lifetime of love. Funny, poignant, and dazzlingly theatrical, it careens from first love to last kiss, reckoning the costs, the compromises, and the enduring promise of an affair you will always remember, a passion you won’t soon forget. Contains mature language.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda. Based on the play An Infinite Ache by David Schulner.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $20-$61
Info Phone: 650-903-6000
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Dates & Times
Dates:
December 3-December 28, 2008Times:
Tue: 7:30pm
Wed-Fri: 8pm
Sat: 2pm & 8pm
Sun: 2pm & 7pm -
Venue Info
1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Parking Info
Free parking.
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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: 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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Event Name: Golda's Balcony
"Preview night"
Review posted by: Shanna from Mountain View, CA, Oct 03, 2007
I just left this play and I am giving the play a 5 even though the actress had to be prompted a couple of times. To stand before a crowd for over an hour and 40 minutes and tell the story of the... Expand
I just left this play and I am giving the play a 5 even though the actress had to be prompted a couple of times. To stand before a crowd for over an hour and 40 minutes and tell the story of the remarkable life of Golda with emotion and only need prompted a couple of times is remarkable. She peaked my interest in who Golda was to the point I am at home at 10:30 pm researching on the internet shows she made an impression. You should definately see this play that officially opens this Saturday! Collapse
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