Comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner at Las Vegas Little Theatre
Las Vegas Little Theatre (3920 Schiff Drive Las Vegas, NV 89103)
- Full Price:
- $24.00
- Our Price:
- $12.00*
Filled with high comedy and low farce, The Man Who Came to Dinner hits the stage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, southern Nevada's longest running non-profit community theatre. Set at Christmastime in 1930s Ohio, this classic American comedy is the story of New York radio personality Sheridan Whiteside, who's invited to dine at the home of provincial businessman Ernest Stanley. But before entering the house, Whiteside slips on the front steps and breaks his hip. What follows are a tumultuous six weeks of confinement, during which time Whiteside takes over the Stanley household, inviting ex-convicts to meals, receiving suspicious gifts, and racking up a $784 phone bill. The Man Who Came to Dinner was made into a 1942 film starring Betty Davis. This production features a cast of more than 20 talented local actors, and is directed by Mario Mendez.
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The last date listed for The Man Who Came to Dinner was Friday November 18, 2011 / 8:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Relaxing atmosphere
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the reflective viewer on Where to Eat
This is the China town lot. Plenty of food and late night options.
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the reflective viewer on Where to Park
Wide open lot.
7 Goldstar Member Reviews
the reflective viewer
If you have seen the movie or one of the other 30's madcap style plays this will remind you of prior good experiences. You will know this can be quite funny and clever seeming stuff. But if you were in the audience for this performance you spent most of the time waiting for those funny moments but rarely got there. That was my experience and by the long stretches of quiet around me I have to guess that either Vegas locals are a very sober lot or their reaction was similar.Written on Nov 07 2011
Nothing is realistic in this play. Hardly a surprise in an author who penned works for the Marx brothers. It is about a self-absorbed arrogant producer type and his unrealistic theatrical world. You are not to believe a word except as parody and exaggeration. What you are suppose to do is laugh and see the foibles of humanity. I do not recall the details of the movie version and yet I could imagine the difference if this line were delivered this way, if the father spoke with over the top outrage and frustration, if the agitator boy friend were unpolished and radical, etc.
Comedy can be difficult. The fact this is a period piece makes it more so. What was extreme behavior then either is not now or it is politically incorrect. A few actresses in small roles got it right - the nurse had very funny moments and the mad sister with a few lines made it clear she understood the way to work this but the main character was never quite up to it and most the large parts had an awkward feel.
It was OK because of the Flashback effect to the words under the acting. It was a decent strip mall theater in Chinatown. I would give the LVLT another try with less difficult stuff. They really were not up to this challenge.
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highvoltageval
The box office had my tickets ready and the show was wonderful! Such a fun evening. The acting and directing were top-rate, and the costumes and set were just so perfect for the time period. I will be attending more shows at Las Vegas Little Theatre, because of the professional level of the theatre and the excitement of being part of something special within our community. I highly recommend this experience!Written on Nov 22 2011
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PokerInsider
The acting was superb, especially for a volunteer Little Theatre. The play was somewhat dated, many of the name references were lost on younger audience members and 1940s satire was also lost. The play finally came alive toward the end with the nurse's speech. All in all, an enjoyable afternoon.Written on Nov 18 2011
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Goldstar Member
Absolutely loved it! This is a great piece of work that was played very well by ALL of the actors! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!Written on Nov 14 2011
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More Information About The Man Who Came to Dinner
Website
http://www.lvlt.org/current_season/ManWhoCameToDinner.html
Description
The Man Who Came to Dinner is written by Moss Hart and George S Kaufman.
About the Ticket Supplier: Las Vegas Little Theatre
Las Vegas Little Theatre, an amateur theatre company founded in 1978 by Jack Bell and Jack Nickolson, is Southern Nevada's oldest community theatre. It launched performances in a converted storefront with an initial seating capacity of 48. Their mission has always been to increase the awareness of theatre arts in Southern Nevada, provide quality productions, and to offer educational, hands-on opportunities in all facets of theatre production.