Zephyr Theatre (Hollywood, CA)
In this poignant comedy, the Schwartz siblings have gathered in their childhood family home for the one-year anniversary of their father's death. Over the weekend, fireworks, riotous humor and serious drama unfold as the parties interact and a long-held family secret is revealed.
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The Last Schwartz was very excellent.
Great cast, wonderful script.
It was funny AND poignant. Very fitting to today's baby boomer.
And it was in a terrific theater space. Small and intimate.
My friend and I were very happy we saw it.
I hope it goes to New York and becomes a big smash.
I thought the acting and the writing were excellent. A very enjoyable evening for all, especially for those or us who have relatives who are similar to the character.
Great story and good performances, especially Tim Cummings who played the autistic brother and the shiksa who played the shiksa role!
The play was fantastic! It was a preview since opening night is this Saturday, October 20th. But the acting was super. It was very entertaining . The characters were funny and real, and I highly recommend it.
There were 2 understudies the night we went. I thought the acting was very good for the most part. Several themes resonated with me. My husband couldn't understand the need for the astronomer son in the story...
I went to see the show this past weekend with my husband and we liked it very much, we were impressed with the performances of all of the actors. The play is well presented and well told, and for all of us who have families we can relate to many of the situations that arise. I would recommend it to all, an evening well spent at the theatre!
Great acting, excellent characters and a thought-provoking story! I think it was very clever how the playwright uses the character of the young girlfriend to provide an outsider's view of a family's craziness. Plus this Melrose Ave theatre was recently remodeled and has a charming reception space. Had a very enjoyable experience. I'd go there again, and I recommend this play to anyone who enjoys strong acting and a good script!
Wonderful work by all hands on deck...Interesting themes and well worth seeing...
Actually there were 4 of us and we all agreed that it was really about 1+ 1/2 stars....really needs some rewrite and re -direction. If improved, it could be a good Off-Bdwy show in NYC. I go to theater there alot.
The play was very entertaining, the acting superb, my only desire was to clear up a couple of story lines....what happened with...? I laughed out loud many times which only highlighted the more poignant moments. An incrediblly brilliant performance by Steffany Huckaby in the role of Kia. This role could be over-the-top or corny but she brings real life to a stereo-type character.
Some funny lines but, overall, pretty run-of-the-mill stuff. Better than seeing a movie - but I expect more from theatre.
I did not like the beginning of the play, but after a little while it was very funny. The theater is small so there are no bad seats. It's a fun evening.
This play was a true representation of a contemporary family. Each member has gone his own way, but did return to honor his antecedents.
"And a little child shall lead them" was personified by Kia. There was pathos, humor and a great study of character. The acting was good, the set terrific, and the venue was most comfortable.
The Goldstar experience was perfect. Everything was as promised.
Play was very good. We enjoyed it a lot.
Nice show. Nice blonde.
Expected more "meat" to the script. Don't know why it would be extended.
Superb acting. This play was both comical and poignant. It's a must see!
The show is good, but the acting is what makes it exceptional, particularly the lead actress. It was worth going just to see that performance.
Fun, better than Seinfeld. Good acting. Worth $16 / person.
On the other hand: too many conflicts, the conflicts are poorly developed, and the conflicts are resolved in a trite manner.
Good story and characters. Very professional acting and production.
In this poignant comedy, the Schwartz siblings have gathered in their childhood family home for the one-year anniversary of their father's death. Over the weekend, fireworks, riotous humor and serious drama unfold as the parties interact and a long-held family secret is revealed.
By Deborah Zoe Laufer
Directed by Lee Sankowich
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