Backstage Comedy The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck (Smash)
San Jose Repertory Theatre, Across from the Paseo de San Antonio light rail station (101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95113)
- Full Price:
- $42.00 - $49.00
- Our Price:
- $21.00 - $24.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for The Understudy have expired.
The last date listed for The Understudy was Thursday May 24, 2012 / 8:00pm.
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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From San Jose Rep
- Full Price:
- $49.00
- Our Price:
- $24.50
Christopher Marlowe's timeless 17th-century tragedy follows the legend of the scholar Dr. Faustus, who delves into the dark arts and makes a legendary deal with the devil in order to gain access to ultimate knowledge and power. This world premiere adaptation of Marlowe's cautionary tale by San Jose Rep's award-winning Associate Artistic Director Kirsten Brandt uses state-of-the art stagecraft and cutting edge light and sound gadgetry to spirit audiences into a darkly foreboding and mischievous world. Through encounters with angels, dragons, the seven deadly sins and classical figures ranging from Helen of Troy to Alexander the Great, Faustus must ultimately determine whether or not he has made a wise bargain. Learn More
Reviews & Ratings
report as inappropriateHilarious and thoroughly entertaining, The Understudy pokes fun at actors, Hollywood, and even Franz Kafka. Theresa Rebeck's script is excellent, and the three (almost four) person cast delivers a superb performance, going from amusing to hilarious to just plain bizarre. As two actors and the stage manager attempt to rehearse scenes from a play, their personal issues (ego, a failed romance between two of them, dueling artistic interpretation, and their opinions of Kafka) all get in the way. Add to that a disappearing tech manager who can't get the lighting and music cues right, and you have just the kind of mess that makes for a wonderful night of entertainment.
Don't miss it.
report as inappropriateVery slow at the beginning but near the end was more interesting and picked up.
The end!
report as inappropriateBrilliantly written and superbly performed. Highly recommend seeing.
report as inappropriateThree of us went to the Wednesday night performance. We loved it! It was funny and kept us entertained throughout. We volunteer at local theaters which made it that more entertaining for us. The cast was perfectly matched with the characters. We enjoyed it so much we plan to get a group of people together to see it again.