Lanford Wilson's Comic Drama Fifth of July from Long Beach Playhouse
Long Beach Playhouse - Studio Theatre (5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804)
- Full Price:
- $22.00
- Our Price:
- $11.00*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for Fifth of July was Saturday May 23, 2009 / 8:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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This show is not for children under 14 - it contains adult language and content.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Free parking behind the theater - arrive early.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
There's a lovely lounge area downstairs with drinks and snacks, and many restaurants close by.
3 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Having never seen the play before, I expected Fifth of July to be a quiet study of a couple of days in the life of a particular family. I expected it to be somewhat boring. I was wrong. Lanford Wilson's piece is full of crisp dialog and fascinating and unique characters. It is at times laugh-out-loud funny, touching and heartbreaking, and by the end of the play you really come to understand and care about these people.Written on Apr 26 2009
The acting in this production is absolutely first rate, and I LOVED the set design. A shout out to the Long Beach Playhouse for another outstanding show.
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The play goes on forever and meanders without ever reaching a satisfactory conclusion. The first act lasts for an hour and 20 minutes. The actors were generally very good. Too bad the material wasn't.Written on May 18 2009
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I only stayed for the first act. I have seen this play many years ago and it was a great play. The acting was mediocre as was the whole production.Written on May 04 2009
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More Information About Fifth of July
Description
<p>Ken Talley, a Vietnam vet who lost his legs in combat, lives in a farmhouse in rural Missouri with his lover, Jed. Traumatized and bitter, Ken struggles to find meaning in his life. As he contemplates selling the farmhouse, old friends and family members descend for a vacation.</p>
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.