An Extraordinary Ordinary Man at Ruskin Group Theatre
Dates: 1/20/2024 - 2/17/2024
📍 Theatre: Ruskin Group Theatre
3000 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405-1628
Phone: (310) 397-3244
Tickets: $20 - $30 Seniors/Students/Guild $5 off ticket price. Groups of 6 or more discounted
“Be anything but a baker” became the echoing advice that defined John II’s upbringing. Raised in a tight-knit Italian American family he was well aware, by age 7, of the leading role he would fill in the generational business that his grandfather built in 1923. Embracing the part, he’s anxious to carry the torch until, in an instant, life changes. As John II grapples with the legacy of his family’s bakery which is now the cornerstone of their community, and the unspoken dreams that will shape his life, the young man discovers one of the greatest secrets in life, transcending far beyond the flour-dusted countertops and aroma of freshly baked bread. Directed by Michael Matthews.
“Recommended / TOP TEN. A deeply personal, laugh-out-loud funny, and emotionally impactful piece” – Stage Raw
Running in tandem with Paul Linke’s 5pm performances of "It’s Only a Show!” on Saturdays.
News About An Extraordinary Ordinary Man at Ruskin Group Theatre
Interview: Ruskin Group Theatre's Michael Myers' AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN Putting On More Than ONLY A SHOW!
January 13, 2024 Next up for the Ruskin Group Theatre, two shows in tandem – John Colella’s An Extraordinary Ordinary Man and Paul Linke’s It’s Only a Show!, both opening January 13, 2024. Got the chance to ask Ruskin’s producing artistic director Michael Myers a few questions on Ruskin’s current shows and early beginnings.
Interview: Paul Linke Illuminates Why IT'S not ONLY A SHOW!
January 08, 2024 A long-time collaborator with Charles Nelson Reilly, Paul Linke has co-written It’s Only a Show!, performing as the popular comedian in his one-man tribute to Charles Nelson Reilly. This solo show directed by Edward Edwards opens January 13, 2024 at the Ruskin Group Theatre, 5pm curtain, in tandem with John Colella’s An Extraordinary Ordinary Man at 8pm. Paul managed to find some time before starting tech to answer a few of my queries.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at Ruskin Group Theatre?
It’s Only a Show! (01/20/24-02/17/24)
Picasso at the Lapin Agile (02/24/23-06/17/23)
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (07/01/22-08/21/22)
Death of a Salesman (06/21/19-08/04/19)
PARADISE - A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy (08/17/18-09/23/18)
The Alamo (02/24/18-03/24/18)
The Rainbow Bridge (07/21/17-09/17/17)
The Gun (03/18/17-04/30/17)
It's Time (10/21/16-12/04/16)
What shows are coming up next at Ruskin Group Theatre?
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Next to Normal Phantasma Arts (7/17-7/25) |
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After the Blast The Broadwater Second Stage (8/05-8/13) |
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Catch Me If You Can The Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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E=MC² Einstein The Musical Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/26) |
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Fool for Love Santa Monica Playhouse (7/23-7/26) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) (10/11-10/11) |
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Matt & Ben Sherry Theatre (7/31-9/05) |
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Water for Elephants Hollywood Pantages Theatre (9/08-9/27) |
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Jane Monheit - Monheit Sings Porter James Armstrong Theatre (5/21-5/21) |
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Ni Mi Madre Diversionary Theatre (8/13-9/06) |