Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll at The Stage Theatre
Stage Theatre (San Jose, CA)
Tom Stoppard's sweeping play spans two countries, three generations and 22 turbulent years. From the summer of 1968, when Russian tanks are rolling into Prague, through 1990, as the tanks are rolling out, Rock 'n' Roll follows a student, a professor and a flower child through the turbulent times -- times where love and rock 'n' roll survive.
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SHOUT! is a fun-filled, nostalgic revue that tracks five groovy gals coming of age during the liberating days that made England swing. SHOUT! features hip-swiveling, psychedelic dances and new arrangements of classic hits like "To Sir With Love," "Downtown," "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," "Son of A Preacher Man" and "Goldfinger." Learn More
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Quotes & Highlights
- “A celebration of the pagan spirit embodied by rock ’n’ roll.” --The Guardian
- “Splendid, illuminating entertainment that resonates with emotion. There will always be Rock ’n’ Roll.” --Associated Press
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Website: http://www.thestage.org/season0910/rock_n_roll.php
This extraordinary theatrical event, nominated for four Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards, makes its South Bay Premiere in a uniquely intimate production at The Stage. It’s August 1968, and Russian tanks are rolling in to Prague. Jan, a Czech student, lives for rock music; Max, an English professor, lives for Communism; and Esme, the flower child, is high. By 1990, the tanks are rolling out, The Stones are rolling in and idealism has hit the wall. Stoppard’s sweeping and passionate play spans two countries, three generations and 22 turbulent years, at the end of which, love remains — and so does rock ’n’ roll.
San Jose Stage Company
Founded in 1983, San Jose Stage Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to producing the works of contemporary playwrights that speak to the conditions, hopes and fears of all mankind.
San Jose Stage operates in their own theatre facility in downtown San Jose. They produce five plays per season on an annual budget of approximately $850,000.00 and serve over 25,000 patrons each season.
