Musical Comedy Farce Lucky Stiff at Contra Costa Civic Theatre
Contra Costa Civic Theatre (951 Pomona Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530)
- Full Price:
- $24.00
- Our Price:
- $12.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Lucky Stiff have expired.
The last date listed for Lucky Stiff was Sunday December 6, 2009 / 2:00pm.
Currently at Contra Costa Civic Theatre:
Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park at Contra Costa Civic Theatre
- Full Price:
- $20.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00
Contra Costa Civic Theatre brings Neil Simon's Tony-nominated romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park to El Cerrito. It's 1963, and newlyweds Paul and Corie are just starting their life together in a tiny fifth-floor Manhattan apartment. He's a straight-laced lawyer and she's a free spirit who's always looking for the latest kick. Paul doesn't understand Corie's relaxed ways, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Something as simple as running "barefoot in the park" would be a start. Filled with Neil Simon's trademark witty repartee and hilarious characters, watching the ups and downs of married life has never been so enjoyable. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Parking lot at back of theater, lots of street parking
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Gordon on Where to Park
Lots of street parking
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Gordon on What to Wear
Casual
Goldstar Member Reviews
EB in SF
Just sit back and enjoy. Re another's comment: this is a farce, it's not supposed to be believable! The score is charming, the first Ahrens/Flaherty collaboration, one that would lead to Once On This Island, Ragtime, and Seussical, among others. The company did a more than respectable job, with some standouts, and handled the multiple scene changes creatively and effectively. A successful example of what community theatre can do.Written on Nov 30 2009
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Alison
Purchased the ticket for a friend. Here is their comment:Written on Dec 02 2009
"Great ensemble show. Talented cast! Fun and fast paced. Delightful evening of theater."
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Gordon
Unfortunately, the premise of the plot was just too far-fetched to work for me. The performances were good with one exception - the female lead - whose vocal talents far exceeded those of the rest of the cast. She could be on Broadway.Written on Nov 30 2009
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TheatreAddict
"Lucky Stiff" is a fun, quirky musical with oddball characters, suspense, romance and a charming score. This production is well-cast and performed, but even though the band is small (three pieces) it's way too loud for the singers to be heard consistently - and the awkward scene changes break up the flow of the show. Nevertheless, it's a worth a look - especially at Goldstar prices!Written on Nov 09 2009
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More Information About Lucky Stiff
Website
http://www.ccct.org/shows-luckystiff.html
Description
Book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based on The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth
Directed by Amy Nielson
What do you get when you combine one dead guy, a nerdy English shoe salesman, six million bucks in diamonds, and a lot of dogs? The hysterically funny musical Lucky Stiff!
Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the authors of Ragtime and the animated film Anastasia, exploded on the musical theatre scene with this madcap murder mystery farce that takes us on a whirlwind adventure through London, Atlantic City, and Monte Carlo, as the cast tries to figure out who did what to whom!
About the Ticket Supplier: Contra Costa Civic Theatre
Contra Costa Civic Theatre was founded in 1959 by Bettianne and Louis Flynn. Their vision was to establish a quality community theatre in El Cerrito . That that vision has been realized can best be summed up by what the East Bay Express recently wrote: "Contra Costa Civic Theatre . . . puts on comedies and musicals, mysteries and dramas from Sondheim to the Marx Brothers to Agatha Christie with unusually solid production values".