Adelaide Premiere | Frankie and Johnny
September 28th 2009 03:42
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Frankie and Johnny
Frankie and Johnny shine in Adelaide Premiere
Adelaide's award-winning Mixed Salad Productions will present the South Australian premiere of Terrence McNally's acclaimed comedy Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune from 16 - 31 October (with previews 14, 15 October) at theHolden Street Theatres, 34 Holden Street Hindmarsh.
A critical and popular success, this bittersweet comedy combines poignancy and laughter as it traces the unlikely romance that begins to develop between two losers who end up in bed together on their first date. The big question is ..."will you still love me tomorrow"?
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune features Adam Tuominen as Johnny, the Shakespeare-quoting cook and entertainer Theresa Sugars will play Frankie, the sassy, man-weary waitress.
Mixed Salad co-founder Sally Putnam directs following her recent success with The History Boys. Sally said, "Working on this sexy and witty two-hander is a glorious change from The History Boys. Adam and Theresa are relishing the script which is jam-packed with natural New York patter. And I'm loving the changes of tempo in this play; one minute the couple are arguing about who loves who, the next they're back in bed together!"
Frankie is a waitress and Johnny is a cook at the same restaurant. Their first date ends with them tumbling into bed. Johnny is certain he has found his soul mate in Frankie. She, on the other hand, is far more cautious.
As the night unfolds, they slowly begin to reveal themselves to each other as they take tentative steps towards the possible start of a new relationship.
Classical music features in the play and the reference to Clair de Lune in the title refers to a piece of music by Debussy, which is a key plot element.
Terrence McNally is one of the most accomplished playwrights in America and was mentored by playwright Edward Albee. McNally won the 1993 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Kiss of the Spider Woman. and he won the Tony for Best Play in 1995 for Master Class, a character study of legendary opera soprano Maria Callas.
Tickets for Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune are $25 and $18 (concession), previews $10 (14, 15 October) and may be purchased now online through mixedsalad.com.au or venuetix.com.au or call 0439 533 173.
Performances will be held 16-31 October, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8.00pm. Sunset shows 21 October at 6.30pm, 25 October at 4.00pm and 28 October at 6.30pm. Previews 14, 15 October at 8.00pm.
Adelaide's award-winning Mixed Salad Productions will present the South Australian premiere of Terrence McNally's acclaimed comedy Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune from 16 - 31 October (with previews 14, 15 October) at theHolden Street Theatres, 34 Holden Street Hindmarsh.
A critical and popular success, this bittersweet comedy combines poignancy and laughter as it traces the unlikely romance that begins to develop between two losers who end up in bed together on their first date. The big question is ..."will you still love me tomorrow"?
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune features Adam Tuominen as Johnny, the Shakespeare-quoting cook and entertainer Theresa Sugars will play Frankie, the sassy, man-weary waitress.
Mixed Salad co-founder Sally Putnam directs following her recent success with The History Boys. Sally said, "Working on this sexy and witty two-hander is a glorious change from The History Boys. Adam and Theresa are relishing the script which is jam-packed with natural New York patter. And I'm loving the changes of tempo in this play; one minute the couple are arguing about who loves who, the next they're back in bed together!"
Frankie is a waitress and Johnny is a cook at the same restaurant. Their first date ends with them tumbling into bed. Johnny is certain he has found his soul mate in Frankie. She, on the other hand, is far more cautious.
As the night unfolds, they slowly begin to reveal themselves to each other as they take tentative steps towards the possible start of a new relationship.
Classical music features in the play and the reference to Clair de Lune in the title refers to a piece of music by Debussy, which is a key plot element.
Terrence McNally is one of the most accomplished playwrights in America and was mentored by playwright Edward Albee. McNally won the 1993 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Kiss of the Spider Woman. and he won the Tony for Best Play in 1995 for Master Class, a character study of legendary opera soprano Maria Callas.
Tickets for Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune are $25 and $18 (concession), previews $10 (14, 15 October) and may be purchased now online through mixedsalad.com.au or venuetix.com.au or call 0439 533 173.
Performances will be held 16-31 October, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8.00pm. Sunset shows 21 October at 6.30pm, 25 October at 4.00pm and 28 October at 6.30pm. Previews 14, 15 October at 8.00pm.
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