Daddy's Dyin': White-Trash Family Looking to Get Rich in Black Comedy
Long Beach Playhouse - MainStage (5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804)
- Full Price:
- $22.00
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- $11.00*
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All offers for Daddy's Dyin' -Who's Got The Will? have expired.
The last date listed for Daddy's Dyin' -Who's Got The Will? was Saturday June 5, 2010 / 8:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Available in the lot! - FREE
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
Intermission had some refreshments
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Casual
17 Goldstar Member Reviews
The K9 Lover
Great play - all did their part to perfection. Marlene did a superb job with her part. It was as if you were actually sitting in the house witnessing everything that happened.Written on Jun 08 2010
Very convincing. I'm glad I didn't miss this one!
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Veronica
It was my first trip to the LB Playhouse and I really enjoyed it! is Thursday night Senior Citizen Date night at the Playhouse? My boyfriend and I are mid-twenties and were definitely outnumbered!Written on Jun 15 2010
I'm familiar with the play and it is really well written, but not all the actors were cast to perfection, sadly. It wasn't to the point, though, that it ruined my evening. I also sat behind the couch, but it really didn't bother me too much. There wasn't much to miss from the "living room" scenes. I recommend seeing shows at the Playhouse, but maybe not with this cast.
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johneboy80
Growing up in Oklahoma this play reminded me a lot of home. Acting was great, the comedy had most laughing out loud, and there was just enough emotion to get the room to a dead silence. Like everyone else said, sitting behind the couch made me want to stand up to see what they were doing at the coffee table.Written on Jun 01 2010
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Martin Plost
This was extremely funny;acting hilarious. Enough serious moments for balance. If you like comedies with some substance, this is the play for you. For Goldstar members, ask to be seated opposite the sofa, or it is difficult to see what's going on when actors sit there. That was one poor element; placement of sofa for theater in the round. Otherwise, wonderful.Written on May 17 2010
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More Information About Daddy's Dyin' -Who's Got The Will?
Website
http://lbplayhouse.org/on-stage/mainstage-2009-2010/daddys-dyin-...
Quotes & Highlights
- Read about playwright Del Shores
Description
Buford Turnover is going to Heaven…his white-trash family is going through hell. In this outrageous black comedy, when Daddy Buford suffers a series of strokes, his offspring gather for the deathwatch. The family is evenly divided along the pure-hearted and the greedy. Among the former are chief caregiver Sara Lee and her “Bible-thumping” sister Lurleen, both on the side of the angels. Not so scheming sexpot Evalita and boorish only son Orville are solely interested in locating Daddy’s missing will.
The original production of Daddy's Dyin' - Who's Got the Will? opened in 1987 and ran for two years at Theatre/Theater in Hollywood. The film version, with Beau Bridges and Tess Harper, was released in 1990.
The play has been produced at more than 2,500 theaters.
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.