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VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini

Presented by Huntington Theatre Company at Boston University Theatre, Mainstage

November 12-December 12, 2010

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The Horvath family forgives their trespassers — all but one. A mother's call for mercy clashes with a father's need for retribution when their daughter's murderer comes up for parole. Sharp jokes and tough love drive this searing and funny new drama, which unfolds at dinners from Thanksgiving to Easter. A modern American family asks a classic moral question: what can we do when "justice" is not enough?

 

"Bob Glaudini has an incredible ear for dialogue and a good sense of how modern people interact with one another." — East Bay Express

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    Boston University Theatre, Mainstage

    264 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115

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  • Admission Info

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    $25-$89, $25 "35 Below" tickets for patrons 35 years and younger (valid I.D. required), $5 senior and military discounts, $10 Subscriber and B.U. Community discounts, $20 back row of the balcony (limited availability), $15 student rush seats (available two hours before curtain time for each performance)

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    November 12-December 12, 2010

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    Fri. 11/12 @ 8pm Sat. 11/13 @ 8pm Sun. 11/14 @ 7pm Tues. 11/16 @ 7:30pm Wed. 11/17 @ 7:30pm - Opening Night Thurs. 11/18* @ 7:30pm Fri. 11/19 @ 8pm Sat. 11/20 @ 2pm & 8pm Sun. 11/21 @ 2pm & 7pm Mon. 11/22 @ 7:30pm Tues. 11/23* @ 7:30pm Fri. 11/26 @ 2pm & 8pm Sat. 11/27 @ 2pm & 8pm Sun. 11/28 @ 2pm & 7pm Tues. 11/30 @ 7:30pm Wed. 12/1 @ 7:30pm Thurs. 12/2 @ 7:30pm Fri. 12/3 @ 8pm Sat. 12/4 @ 2pm & 8pm Sun. 12/5* @ 2pm Tues. 12/7 @ 7:30pm Wed. 12/8* @ 2pm & 7:30pm Thurs. 12/9 @ 7:30pm Fri. 12/10 @ 8pm Sat. 12/11 @ 2pm & 8pm Sun. 12/12 @ 2pm.

    
    

    *Related Special Event - FREE with the purchase of a ticket to any performance: Thurs. 11/18 - Out & About Club: G.L.B.T. audience members are invited to a post-show party at the theatre. Sun. 12/5 - Humanities Forum: A lively post-performance session on the historical and literary context of the show. Tues. 11/23 & Wed. 12/8- Actors Forum: Participating members of the cast take questions after the performance.

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    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "Vengeance is the Lord's"
      Review posted by: Mardy Wheeler from Natick, MA, Dec 08, 2010
      

      One of the best scripts together with a set that serves as a metaphore for the action as well as a backdrop, and blocking moving like a dance make for an extraordnarily fine theatre experience.... Expand

      One of the best scripts together with a set that serves as a metaphore for the action as well as a backdrop, and blocking moving like a dance make for an extraordnarily fine theatre experience. Top performances from a beautifully matched cast. One of the best of the year! Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "More than I expected"
      Review posted by: Fei from Boston, Dec 03, 2010
      

      I was held from the minute it started.. After intermission - had to get back on track - it broke the mood. But still, non-the-less was the best play I have seen in a long time. The actors and... Expand

      I was held from the minute it started.. After intermission - had to get back on track - it broke the mood. But still, non-the-less was the best play I have seen in a long time. The actors and writing were excellent. Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "I loved it!"
      Review posted by: Darlene from Boston, Dec 03, 2010
      

      First act started a bit slow, but found myself totally enthralled. Emotional, real.... I'm still thinking about it...

      First act started a bit slow, but found myself totally enthralled. Emotional, real.... I'm still thinking about it...

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "Oh so familiar"
      Review posted by: Richard Leone from Natick, MA, Nov 24, 2010
      

      Vengence is the Lord's needs to drop the cliches on how Americans celebrate the Holidays. The play could benefit from being more daring when showing the trimming of the Christmas tree and carving of... Expand

      Vengence is the Lord's needs to drop the cliches on how Americans celebrate the Holidays. The play could benefit from being more daring when showing the trimming of the Christmas tree and carving of the turkey. These scenes were too pat and distracted from the drama. The play would be more powerful if the cliches had some bite. When the father crowned the Christmas tree with an angel (ugh) it was too much. The playwright is using the Holidays as a metaphor but by being so familiar it spoiled the drama for me. Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "depressing"
      Review posted by: disappointed from Boston, MA USA, Nov 22, 2010
      

      First visit to the theater which is nice and cozy and small. Seats are all good. Not a fan of the play though. Too much foul language; depressing story. Few redeeming moments. I agree that the... Expand

      First visit to the theater which is nice and cozy and small. Seats are all good. Not a fan of the play though. Too much foul language; depressing story. Few redeeming moments. I agree that the mother is the best character. Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "Opening Night"
      Review posted by: A from Boston MA, Nov 18, 2010
      

      First act was a little slow, It did pick up on the second act. My favorite character was definitely the mother, she was rude but funny!

      First act was a little slow, It did pick up on the second act. My favorite character was definitely the mother, she was rude but funny!

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    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "Vengeance is the Lord's"
      Review posted by: Mardy Wheeler from Natick, MA, Dec 08, 2010
      

      One of the best scripts together with a set that serves as a metaphore for the action as well as a backdrop, and blocking moving like a dance make for an extraordnarily fine theatre experience.... Expand

      One of the best scripts together with a set that serves as a metaphore for the action as well as a backdrop, and blocking moving like a dance make for an extraordnarily fine theatre experience. Top performances from a beautifully matched cast. One of the best of the year! Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "More than I expected"
      Review posted by: Fei from Boston, Dec 03, 2010
      

      I was held from the minute it started.. After intermission - had to get back on track - it broke the mood. But still, non-the-less was the best play I have seen in a long time. The actors and... Expand

      I was held from the minute it started.. After intermission - had to get back on track - it broke the mood. But still, non-the-less was the best play I have seen in a long time. The actors and writing were excellent. Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "I loved it!"
      Review posted by: Darlene from Boston, Dec 03, 2010
      

      First act started a bit slow, but found myself totally enthralled. Emotional, real.... I'm still thinking about it...

      First act started a bit slow, but found myself totally enthralled. Emotional, real.... I'm still thinking about it...

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "Oh so familiar"
      Review posted by: Richard Leone from Natick, MA, Nov 24, 2010
      

      Vengence is the Lord's needs to drop the cliches on how Americans celebrate the Holidays. The play could benefit from being more daring when showing the trimming of the Christmas tree and carving of... Expand

      Vengence is the Lord's needs to drop the cliches on how Americans celebrate the Holidays. The play could benefit from being more daring when showing the trimming of the Christmas tree and carving of the turkey. These scenes were too pat and distracted from the drama. The play would be more powerful if the cliches had some bite. When the father crowned the Christmas tree with an angel (ugh) it was too much. The playwright is using the Holidays as a metaphor but by being so familiar it spoiled the drama for me. Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "depressing"
      Review posted by: disappointed from Boston, MA USA, Nov 22, 2010
      

      First visit to the theater which is nice and cozy and small. Seats are all good. Not a fan of the play though. Too much foul language; depressing story. Few redeeming moments. I agree that the... Expand

      First visit to the theater which is nice and cozy and small. Seats are all good. Not a fan of the play though. Too much foul language; depressing story. Few redeeming moments. I agree that the mother is the best character. Collapse

    • Event Name: VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S by Bob Glaudini
      "Opening Night"
      Review posted by: A from Boston MA, Nov 18, 2010
      

      First act was a little slow, It did pick up on the second act. My favorite character was definitely the mother, she was rude but funny!

      First act was a little slow, It did pick up on the second act. My favorite character was definitely the mother, she was rude but funny!

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