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Lutz Radio Hour, a Holiday Play About the Golden Age of Radio

Long Beach Playhouse - MainStage (5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804)
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It's Christmas Eve, 1947, and the Lutz Radio Hour is about to make its final broadcast, one day before the radio station converts to television. Complete with sound effects, radio commercials and holiday songs, this lively, comedic play at the Long Beach Playhouse evokes both the spirit of the season and nostalgia for a bygone era.

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The last date listed for Lutz Radio Hour was Sunday December 27, 2009 / 2:00pm.

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What a mess! There were some very good actors stuck with no script and poor direction. The whole thing felt improvised. A couple of performances were so over the top that they bordered on cartoon. It was a very bad directorial choice to have the "director" move all the performances to the very front of the thrust stage, since 3/4 of the audience viewed it from their backs. I actually felt bad for some of the people who seemed very talented and were wasted.
Written on Dec 21 2009

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I took my 92 year old father in the hopes it would rekindle memories of that era. Instead it rekindled his memory of bad writing and bad acting. I can't remember the last time I cringed at a performance. There is so much good material to draw on from that period and the only thing drawn was a blank. I'd suggest you draw a bath instead...
Written on Dec 14 2009

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Overall, I thought the show was pretty good with good acting. It was enjoyable!
Written on Dec 22 2009

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I came expecting to revel in story and the nostalgia of old-time radio. Instead we saw a variety show, heavy handed at times but still enjoyable. I would have preferred more story. That was the strength of radio shows.
Written on Jan 04 2010

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  • "Outstanding performances...All twelve of these actors have molded into an admirable ensemble." --Seal Beach Leisure World Golden Rain News

Description

A nostalgic glimpse into the world of radio, this delightful holiday play takes place on the night before the radio station converts to television. Complete with sound effects, radio commercials, and, of course, laughs, drama, and fun, the 1947 Lutz Radio Hour is a treat for the entire family.

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.