New Play From Orchids To Octopi: An Evolutionary Love Story from Underground Railway Theater
Central Square Theater (450 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139)
- Full Price:
- $35.00
- Our Price:
- $17.50*
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The last date listed for From Orchids To Octopi: An Evolutionary Love Story was Sunday May 2, 2010 / 7:30pm.
Currently at Central Square Theater:
Car Talk: The Musical!!! - Inspired by the Hit NPR Call-In Show
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $50.00
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $25.00
Inspired by the long-running hit NPR show Car Talk -- which is hosted by legendary (real-life) mechanics Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers -- comes the hilarious new musical comedy, Car Talk: The Musical!!! at Central Square Theater. A co-production of Underground Railway Theater and Suffolk University, the show was written by Suffolk faculty member Wesley Savick, with original music by Michael Wartofsky. In it, Rusty Fenders, the hapless owner of a lemon '93 Kia, falls in love with Miata C. LaChassis. She guides him to the Emerald Garage, home to the Wizard of Cahs (portrayed by the recorded, heavily accented voices of Click and Clack themselves). Like the radio show, it's a romantic comedy about being in love with your car -- and so, so much more. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Anything goes.
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Small concession stand on site.
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Take the Red line T to Central Square, then hoof it for a couple of blocks.
19 Goldstar Member Reviews
Rebecca
I really enjoyed this show, loved the creativity that went into this production, very informative. Thank you for great eveing out with my family.Written on Apr 29 2010
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After reading the glowing reviews, I was expecting something funny, stimulating and insightful. Although there were a few of those moments, I was ultimately disappointed by the acting, the production and the play itself.Written on Apr 26 2010
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Goldstar Member
What a delight! Melinda Lopez has written a funny, poignant, warm and thought-provoking play about evolution that is accessible to scientists and non-scientist alike. Don't let the subject matter fool you - you will enjoy this play even if you always hated science. Evolution may be the theme but it is the characters and their stories that give the play its depth. I loved it and recommend it to EVERYONE!Written on Apr 01 2010
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lauras2009
We weren't sure what to expect from a play that seemed like it might be quite cerebral but we loved it! It was funny and thought-provoking, the acting was superb, the stage set was incredibly well designed to flow and form and "evolve" with the story (stories), and the script itself was just marvelous, really, a complex and yet totally accessible work of art. Truly a delight ... we are recommending it to all our friends!Written on Apr 12 2010
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More Information About From Orchids To Octopi: An Evolutionary Love Story
Website
http://centralsquaretheater.org/season/09-10/orchidsoctopi.html
Description
From Orchids To Octopi: An Evolutionary Love Story By Melinda Lopez
Directed by Diego Arciniegas
Underground Railway Theater's science theater initiative with MIT - presents this World Premiere by award-winning playwright Melinda Lopez, commissioned by the National Institutes of Health to celebrate the 150th anniversary of On the Origin of Species. Surprises erupt as a muralist's work is derailed by hallucinations, pregnancy, and dinosaurs in this witty take on how we understand - or do not - the theory of evolution. Charles Darwin comments on it all.
About the Ticket Supplier: Central Square Theater
The Central Square Theater is home to Underground Railway Theater (URT) and The Nora Theatre Company, two professional theater companies with a combined track record of over 48 years of excellence.
URT has a 29 year history of connecting high quality professional theater with communities, performing new plays for young audiences, families and adults, and teaching through its rigorous education programming. Combining actors, puppetry and music, URT reaches out to and engages diverse audiences with performances of great beauty and compelling social content.
During The Nora's 19 years, audiences and the media have recognized it for its exceptionally high quality work. Mission-driven to bring cutting-edge, thought- provoking, and contemporary productions to New England audiences, The Nora has introduced local audiences to Boston, New England, and/or world premieres.