There’s no IP more innately suited for adaptation as a pure two-hander than the tale of Adam and Eve, a story in which, initially at least, there are no other characters, excepting the creator of the universe, who quickly gets relegated to a supporting role in the wake of more fleshed-out human leads. Legendary television scenarist Ed. Weinberger has finally done the obvious and turned it into a two-person play in the style of “Love Letters,” read aloud from scripts, like A.R. Gurney’s highly portable, bare-bones model. Weinberger’s take on the world’s favorite creation myth, “The Journals of Adam and Eve,” premiered over the weekend with a very limited run at L.A.’s 110-seat Garry Marshall Theatre, where a total of six audiences saw that it was… good.
How good? That might be a little tricky to exactly figure out, or at least take another...
How good? That might be a little tricky to exactly figure out, or at least take another...
- 1/25/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Hanks took to the stage last weekend as we’ve never seen him before — in a fat suit as a barreling and rambunctious drunk.
No, he wasn’t appearing in a “Saturday Night Live” skit, but instead bringing one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic comedic characters to life: John Falstaff in the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles’ production of “Henry IV,” now playing through July 1.
While the Oscar winner consistently captivated in his L.A. stage debut as the overweight, vain and boastful cowardly knight who befriends the future king of England, the outdoor setting for the play could not have been more tranquil.
Also Read: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson to Take on the Bard in La Production of 'Henry IV'
The intimate stage at the Japanese Garden on the West Los Angeles Va Campus had a natural wooded backdrop, twinkling lights and bubbling streams that swept...
No, he wasn’t appearing in a “Saturday Night Live” skit, but instead bringing one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic comedic characters to life: John Falstaff in the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles’ production of “Henry IV,” now playing through July 1.
While the Oscar winner consistently captivated in his L.A. stage debut as the overweight, vain and boastful cowardly knight who befriends the future king of England, the outdoor setting for the play could not have been more tranquil.
Also Read: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson to Take on the Bard in La Production of 'Henry IV'
The intimate stage at the Japanese Garden on the West Los Angeles Va Campus had a natural wooded backdrop, twinkling lights and bubbling streams that swept...
- 6/12/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Supporters of the Shakespeare Center of La for 25 years and counting, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were looking forward to performing opposite each other in Dan Sullivan’s production of “Henry IV,” Wilson shared with Variety at the opening night celebration of the play on Saturday.
But prior to rehearsals starting, which artistic director Ben Donenberg relayed were six days a week for eight hours a day for five weeks, Wilson had to bow out of the role of Mistress Quickly.
“I had another project, an independent, that I was attached to. Financing was good and fell out, good and fell out, until finally financing happened but only in a very specific timeframe. Because that project predated the play, I felt obligated to keep my word,” Wilson explained.
Tony-winner Rondi Reed replaced her in the role, alongside castmembers Joe Morton as the titular king, Hamish Linklater as Prince Hal, Harry Groener as Northumberland,...
But prior to rehearsals starting, which artistic director Ben Donenberg relayed were six days a week for eight hours a day for five weeks, Wilson had to bow out of the role of Mistress Quickly.
“I had another project, an independent, that I was attached to. Financing was good and fell out, good and fell out, until finally financing happened but only in a very specific timeframe. Because that project predated the play, I felt obligated to keep my word,” Wilson explained.
Tony-winner Rondi Reed replaced her in the role, alongside castmembers Joe Morton as the titular king, Hamish Linklater as Prince Hal, Harry Groener as Northumberland,...
- 6/10/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson will take to the stage together this June for the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles’ production of “Henry IV,” TheWrap has learned. The adaptation, which condenses two of Shakespeare’s famous plays, comes from artistic director Ben Donenberg and will be staged by Tony Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan. Tom Ware acts as executive producer. “Henry IV” will be performed outdoors at the Japanese Garden on the West Los Angeles Va Campus for a 24-night run from June 5-July 1. The Shakespeare Center, in partnership with West La Va, will donate 2,000 tickets for eligible veterans and active members of the...
- 2/13/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles Scla, under the artistic direction of Ben Donenberg, returns to The Japanese Garden on the West Los Angeles Va Campus with a new production - 'Henry IV' - condensing two of Shakespeare's plays and staged by Tony Award winning director Daniel Sullivan. The world-class acting company includes Tom Hanks as Falstaff and Rita Wilson with additional cast members to be announced shortly, as confirmed. Tom Ware is the executive producer.
- 2/13/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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