Laurence Carr's Vaudeville: A Play-with-Music
The Campbell Theatre (636 Ward Street Martinez, CA 94553)
- Full Price:
- $22.00 - $31.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00 - $18.00*
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The last date listed for Vaudeville was Saturday July 21, 2012 / 8:00pm (Closing Night).
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Goldstar Member Tips
Available: snacks, dessert, alcohol, soft drinksinfo • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
Go in time to meander around downtown Martiniz if not familiar with itinfo • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
Plenty of spots for dinner nearby, within walking distance.info • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from Goldstar Member
view more less of this reviewSaw preview so perhaps it will improve. Music good, some talented actors. But, first 20 minutes did not engage me at all. Play was too long. Some cutting should occur, especially early on.
star this review starred report as inappropriatePlay, music and storyline came alive after about the first 15 minutes, which was slow and not very engaging. Needs a "hook" in the beginning with music, singing and dancing to get the audience involved and engaged.
Definitely more enjoyable as the characters and their stories unfolded and the singing and dancing brought the stories alive.
Our party sat in the 4th tier and didn't have any problems seeing the stage or the actors. Not a bad seat in this intimate little theater--it's a gem in downtown Martinez!
star this review starred report as inappropriateWonderful depiction of life in the early 1900's, with a great set of period costumes and decor. The storyline unfolds in a vibrant way with much singing and dancing as the characters practice their vaudeville acts, and share their hardships and triumphs with us.
It was an amazing treat to have the writer of the play and the director there to answer questions about where the story came from and how it was brought alive on the stage!
Love the intimate little Campbell Theater in down Martinez! Easy quick parking. Great welcoming folks! Reasonable snacks brought right to your cafe table where you can relax and watch the show.
star this review starred report as inappropriatebring a coat the theatre is very cold
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Description
A hilarious play with music by Laurence Carr. It's 1919, and nine seasoned show folks are stuck in Philadelphia. While their current world is the small time circut of split weeks, they keep their hopes alive for the 'Big Time.' The players are a cross-section of the last generation of hoofers, comics and 'novelty acts' who kept America entertained while Vaudeville was king.
About the Ticket Supplier: Willows Theatre Company
The Willows Theatre Company's Five-Year Goals: Develop a national reputation as a producer of new musical theater; Build and diversify our audience; and Pursue development of the John Muir Festival Center. Producing Artistic Director Eric Inman will be developing a New Works Festival starting in 2011.