Souvenir: Judy Kaye Stars in Story of Eccentric Singer
A.C.T. (San Francisco, CA)
Rated 3.5 by 93 members who went.
Tony-winning Broadway star Judy Kaye stars in Souvenir at the American Conservatory Theater. Kaye earned a Tony nomination for her role in this hilarious and touching show, based on the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York socialite and tone-deaf diva whose famously incompetent performances led her to cult figure status. Donald Corren plays her wry accompanist.
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Dress
- Casual okay for Geary Theatre
- But why wear jeans? throw on some duds and make it an event!
- Dress nice just like going to good restuarant is good , should respect the
Parking And Transportation
- Bart bart bart
- Around the corner, Mason & O'Farrell garage, $10 with ticket stub.
- Garage on O'Farrell but night rate starts at 6:00 p.m.
Food And Drinks
- The Grand Cafe is close by - fine dining or casual bar dining in an
- We like Lefty O'Douls before the play
- Afternoon snack across the street
Other
- Check the ACT website for free pre- and post-performance lectures, they're free!
- The man at the books counter will give you free lozenges if you forgot yours, a life saver!
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The remarkable Judy Kaye (Sweeney Todd) returns to A.C.T. in the outrageous Broadway role that earned her a Tony Award nomination. A fresh, original adventure, Souvenir imagines the story of real-life Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York socialite and tone-deaf diva who thought she was a great soprano. Broadway's brilliant Donald Corren plays her wry accompanist, who chronicles Florence's unlikely rise to cult status, culminating in an infamous sold-out Carnegie Hall performance. A heartfelt, wickedly funny look at the limits of self-perception and the unpredictable nature of friendship.