Group Repertory Theatre Presents THE POOR OF NEW YORK June 3
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 3, 2011
The Group Repertory Theatre, under the direction of Larry Eisenberg, will bring to its stage on June 3 probably the greatest and most revered of the classic melodramas, "The Poor of New York" by Dion Boucicault.
THE POOR OF NEW YORK Plays The Lonny Chapman Theatre June 3
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 25, 2011
The Group Repertory Theatre, under the direction of Larry Eisenberg, will bring to its stage on June 3 probably the greatest and most revered of the classic melodramas, "The Poor of New York" by Dion Boucicault.
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A Fine Wait Until Dark Plays Group rep
by Don Grigware
- Apr 5, 2011
Frederick Knott's psychological thriller Wait Until Dark first premiered on Broadway in 1966 with Lee Remick in the title role and was later turned into a film with Audrey Hepburn. As I watched the play opening night at Group rep, I couldn't help but wonder how much better the play might be if the whole first scene with the conmen were eliminated completely. So much exposition with setting up the scheme is draggy, tedious. If audience were to learn about what is happening through Susy Hendrix (Liza de Weerd) at the same time she's figuring it out, the play might be ultimately more gripping. Not that it isn't already suspenseful! As is it's the non-seeing central character and her ultra-sensory world that engage and her solitary dilemma from moment to moment that keeps us on the edge of our seats. Above all, Miss de Weerd's sensational commitment under David Colwell's taut direction makes it all the more fascinating to experience.
Group rep Inspecting Carol Once Again
by Don Grigware
- Dec 2, 2010
Last mounted by Group rep in 2008, Daniel Sullivan's intelligent and very funny Inspecting Carol is a farcical look at a production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol by a regional theatre, in this case the fictional Soap Box Playhouse. Group rep's current superb cast make their second production of it a worthy view.
Appealing Revival of Barefoot in the Park @ GROUP rep
by Don Grigware
- Sep 27, 2010
For those who grew up in the 60s, it is easy to see why Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park (1963) was such a tremendous hit. Corie Banks Bratter (Melissa Soso) and Paul Bratter (Christian Kehoe) are the young newlyweds next-door, that everyone can relate to. Typical as well, they have day vs. night personalities. She is as sparkling, fun-loving and open-minded as he is sedate, serious and closed-in. They are different, but in the long run it does not get in the way. Today, sadly, they might actually divorce and never reconcile: alas , who knows? Differences are more the style in 2010, so they might just make it. After all, a young couple in love had and still do have hopes and dreams. That fact will never change. Simon's crisp dialogue and funny offbeat situations are certainly as timely as ever , and in GROUP rep's stunning production, the look and feel of the 60s are kept vibrantly alive thanks to a great cast and Stan Mazin's meticulous expertise as director.
A Multitude of CHRISTMAS CAROLS Appear in LA This Holiday Season
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Dec 23, 2009
A number of versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL have popped up in the Los Angeles area this holiday season. Hal Landon Jr. has portrayed the role of Scrooge for 30 seasons at the South Coast Repertory. Portraying Scrooge has become somewhat of a signature role for Landon Jr.
It's a Murray Schisgal Evening at NoHo's GRT
by Don Grigware
- Jul 22, 2009
Murray Schisgal's One-Acts: The Pushcart Peddlers & 74 Georgia Avenue directors: Chris Winfield & Frances Mizrahi, respectively LCGRT (Group Repertory Theatre) through August 22
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