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Clifford Odets's Golden Boy - A Man Torn Between the Boxing Ring and the Concert Hall

Church Street Theater, Between 17th St NW and 18th St NW (1742 Church Street, NW Washington, DC 20036)
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$35.00
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$17.50*
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Keegan Theatre presents Clifford Odets's Golden Boy, the story of Joe Bonaparte, a man who sets aside his dreams of becoming a violinist when he skyrockets to fame as a boxer. As success seduces Joe further into a boxing career at the risk of damaging his hands and his musical chances forever, he's pushed and pulled by the desires of his manager, his father and his girlfriend -- each with their own designs on his future.

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The last date listed for Golden Boy was Sunday December 19, 2010 / 3:00pm.

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Church Street Theater
Between 17th St NW and 18th St NW,
1742 Church Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Website
703-892-0202
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    Casual but nice
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    Lots of restaurants just around the corner on 17th Street
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    Insufficient restrooms. Pee before you go to the Theatre.
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22 Goldstar Member Reviews

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This is complex and challenging play and the company did an amazing job. Really impressive, definitely up to "off-Broadway" standards. So glad that Church Street Theater was willing to tackle this play and so glad that we were lucky enough to be in the audience.
Written on Dec 13 2010

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Fabulous play. I am an avid theater-goer and I loved this production. Some of the acting was very good while one or two of the minor roles had actors who were not as strong. Usually that bothers me but this production was so strong that it didn't matter. As for the complaints about set changes, I disagree completely because they were a part of the play. The actors acted as they changed sets in a way that created the hustle-and-bustle of New York. Without this activity with all the people doing the set changes it would not have had that New York feel because most of the scenes were in apartments or offices. This is one of the best plays I have seen this year and I would recommend it over Superior Donuts.
Written on Dec 20 2010

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John Robert Keena was sexy and convincing at "The Golden Boy" The settings, costumes, and music captured the mood of the 1930's very very well.

Keegan Theatre lacks sufficient restrooms so Pee before you go to the Theatre.
Written on Dec 03 2010

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Acting was somewhat artificial. Play was too long; should have been edited to be shorter. Ending was abrupt.
Written on Nov 29 2010

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More Information About Golden Boy

Website

http://www.keegantheatre.com/

Quotes & Highlights

  • "The Keegan Theatre's production of Golden Boy packs a wallop. Director Lee Mikeska Gardner deftly orchestrates the rhythms and intensities of this 1937 work, conjuring up a gripping and all too recognizable vision of restless Americans hungering for happiness in a floundering economy."  --Washington Post
  • "The Keegan Theatre has a hit on its hands. Golden Boy must not be missed!" --Arlington Weekly News TV
  • "CRITICS CHOICE: Best Theatre, Best Acting. The direction by Lee Mikeska Gardner is absolutely stunning and the acting is award winning. A highly recommended production." --AllArtsReview4U.com
  • “Golden Boy is a winner by unanimous audience decision" –-Dramaurge

Description

Directed by Lee Mikeska Gardner

Joe Bonaparte sets aside his dream of becoming a violinist for the promise of a lucrative boxing career.  As he skyrockets to boxing fame, Joe finds himself torn between the lure of big money and the distinct possibility of injuring his hands and permanently destroying his musical career.  He is surrounded by pressure and desires that are not always his own -- from his Italian immigrant father to his manager Tom Moody, to Tom’s girlfriend Lorna Moon -- with whom Joe falls in love -- everyone seems to want a piece of his future.

About the Ticket Supplier: Keegan Theatre

Founded in 1996, The Keegan Theatre is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to supporting theatre artists and technicians in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.