British Farce Caught in the Net at Long Beach Playhouse
Long Beach Playhouse - MainStage (5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804)
- Full Price:
- $22.00
- Our Price:
- $11.00*
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The last date listed for Caught in the Net was Saturday October 17, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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Casual
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dreemydee on Where to Eat
Pinao playing in the cafe'. Nice touch!
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Reasonably priced
Goldstar Member Reviews
david26point2
This is a great theater and over many years has (since the 1920's or 30's) provided first class entertainment. Unfortunately, this production was not up to the usual standard. Ray Cooney is a very funny playwright but in order for his style of farce to succeed, the acting and especially the timing have to be spot on. Some of the cast were up to the task, but others flubbed their lines and left some embarrassing gaps and silences. What should have been hilarious was mostly only smile inducing. Maybe I chose an off night.Written on Sep 21 2009
The theater and facilities (parking, refreshments, gallery, etc) are all excellent.
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PJ
I have seen several Ray Cooney plays produced at LBPH. This was probably the best in recent memory. A solid production with nothing wrong with it that I could put my finger upon. Keeping in mind how technically demanding the quintessential British farces are, this is a very brave production indeed. Tally ho!Written on Sep 22 2009
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jeffrey griffin
It was hilarious ! We laughed most of the performance and it kept our interest. I enjoyed the twist at the end.Written on Oct 11 2009
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Joan B.
Have seen many British farces in London and this one held it's own with good acting and fast-paced delivery. At first we were kind of alarmed at our seats (1st row right side) but it gave a whole new perspective. We had to keep moving our feet to let the actors through however. Great job by everyone. We laughed a lot!Written on Oct 30 2009
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More Information About Caught in the Net
Description
by Ray Cooney
London cab driver John Smith has two homes—and one wife and one child in each house! Maintaining his hectic dual life requires careful scheduling. His secrets are put at risk when his son and daughter meet on an online chat room. When Dad learns that the pair plans to meet, chaos results. In Ray Cooney’s farce, characters are wacky and the action screwball.
About the Ticket Supplier: Long Beach Playhouse
Seventy-five continuous years of quality live theatrical entertainment have established the Long Beach Playhouse as a landmark in the City of Long Beach. The Playhouse produces 16 shows annually with a new play or musical every three weeks on the the Mainstage or upstairs in the Studio Theatre. Long Beach's flagship professional theatre cuts across age, gender, ethnic, and cultural boundaries while being entirely self-supporting through ticket sales and membership support.