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Raucous Shakespearean Comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum (1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA 90290)
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$32.00
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$16.00*
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Company favorite Alan Blumenfeld stars as the fat knight Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeare's farcical comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor, presented under the stars in the unique scenic outdoor amphitheater at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. The amorous Falstaff tries to seduce two Windsor matrons, but they cleverly turn the tables on the rogue. The production, which is part of the Theatricum's summer repertory season of Shakespeare and other classical favorites, is directed by company Artistic Director Ellen Geer.

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The last date listed for The Merry Wives of Windsor was Saturday September 10, 2011 / 8:00pm.

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
Website
310-455-3723
21222752willgeer

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A brilliant production - it's always a pleasure to watch theatre at the Theatricum, and this time the cast didn't skip a beat in bringing Shakespeare to life in a form thats was a true crowd-pleaser.
Written on Jul 21 2011

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Thoroughly enjoyed this play. Very funny, superb acting, wonderful and peaceful outdoor setting.
Written on Sep 06 2011

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Great cast, great environemnt. Really enjoyed it!
Thank you for another great event.
Written on Jul 25 2011

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We've been to this theater many times and always enjoy the performance and setting. Some actors are great, some are average, but it's always fun to sit outside and hear Shakespeare. Since we get such a good deal on the tickets with GS, don't forget to throw money into the hat - these guys volunteer their time to put on these plays!
Written on Jul 18 2011

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More Information About The Merry Wives of Windsor

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http://www.theatricum.com/plays.htm

Quotes & Highlights

  • "Unpretentious, high-spirited, and fun. Blumenfeld is an excellent Falstaff." --Los Angeles Times
  • Audience members are bound to feel merry at Theatricum Botanicum’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. --Examiner.com

Description

Alan Blumenfeld stars as one of Shakespeare’s most beloved creations: the opportunistic schemer and womanizer Sir John Falstaff. When Falstaff tries to woo two wealthy women at once, they happily plot his comeuppance.

There is a legend that says Queen Elizabeth of England so loved the character of Falstaff from the history plays of Shakespeare, that her Majesty asked him to write a comedy about the larger-than-life rogue, even though he dies in the history play! Whatever caused the imagination of our great Bard to tell the story of Falstaff’s pompous arrival to the country town of Windsor with his scurrilous buddies, we are left with a funny, bawdy, down to earth play. The lecherous old braggart is sure he can con the rural townsfolk out of their money and, all the while, have delightful love trysts on the side. He almost succeeds, until with much laughter, Falstaff becomes the victim of his own amorous and thieving games.

The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare, is directed by Ellen Geer.