Brownstone, a Dramatic Comedy, from Laguna Playhouse
Laguna Playhouse (606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651)
- Full Price:
- $49.00
- Our Price:
- $25.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Brownstone have expired.
The last date listed for Brownstone was Saturday April 26, 2008 / 2:00pm.
Currently at Laguna Playhouse:
The Pianist of Willesden Lane at The Laguna Playhouse
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $55.00
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $27.50
Set in Vienna in 1938 and London during the Blitzkrieg, The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true story of noted pianist and author Mona Golabek's mother, Lisa Jura. As a young Jewish pianist, Lisa dreams of a concert debut at the storied Musikverein concert hall. When Lisa is swept up in the Kindertransport to London in an attempt to protect her from the Nazi regime, everything about her life is upended -- except her love of music. Golabek performs some of the world's most beloved piano music in this poignant tribute to her mother's experience in wartime Europe. Adapted and directed by Hershey Felder, The Pianist of Willesden Lane is a riveting tale of hope that is a powerful testament to how music can help us survive through the darkest of times. Learn More
16 Goldstar Member Reviews
David Dullman
Written on Apr 28 2008The play was interesting and the roles acted in a believable manner. The segues from one era to another and the set changes were smooth and added to the play's enjoyability. The costumes were nicely done. We enjoyed the experience.
Frank Farmer
Written on Apr 28 2008The Laguna Playhouse is a first class professional theatre and I urge anyone to attend a performance there. The play, Brownstone, was excellent but has now closed.
David F.
Written on Apr 25 2008A creative and extraordinarily engaging production. The cast did a wonderful job of puling you into their intertwined histories.
Goldstar Member
Written on Apr 23 2008Very interesting play with an outstanding cast. A thoroughly enjoyable evening. The production was as good or better than most Broadway productions. Four stars is not enough.
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Quotes & Highlights
- "A satisfying theatrical experience...what brings the play fully to life is the carefully crafted acting of each character working with lines humorous and bittersweet." --Backstage
- "You have to admire the ingenious ways in which the playwright connects her stories and her quick-sketch talents for character creation." --Orange County Register
- "Catherine Butterfield pulls off the formidable challenge of writing and directing three engrossing plays in one... Laguna Playhouse deserves credit for commissioning this one." --LA City Beat
Description
<p>The Laguna Playhouse is proud to present the World Premiere of Brownstone, a dramatic comedy by award-winning playwright Catherine Butterfield at Laguna Playhouse’s Moulton Theater. The production was commissioned by The Laguna Playhouse and is directed by Butterfield. </p> <p>As the saying goes, “if only these walls could talk,” and in Catherine Butterfield’s imaginative new play they do! Set in a Manhattan brownstone, this play spans three contrasting eras and plays host to three very different sets of occupants. There’s the pampered rich young couple of the 1930s, eager for adventure in Paris. There are the starry-eyed aspiring actresses of the 1970s and the chillingly self-absorbed “power couple” of the new millennium. They all have dreams, but as events unfold they must learn to ride the shifting waves of fortune. These walls have stories – funny, tragic and mysteriously linked. Brownstone is by the author of The Playhouse’s hit comedy, The Sleeper.</p> <p>“This nice thing about directing your own play is that you have a good idea of what you want to see on stage,” says Butterfield. “I used to write plays I could play a role in, but this is the first play I have written that I could not play any role. I remember I had a discussion with a theater professor, and he said why you don’t write something for a younger person, so I thought I’d try it. The play has themes of lost illusions and the disappointments of age. It’s kind of a memory piece in a way, a bittersweet dramatic comedy.”</p>
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