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    The Understudy

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    Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston at The Lyric Stage Company

    January 1-January 29, 2011

    Avg. Event Rating (4.7 Stars): 4.5 out of 5 stars rating
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    By Theresa Rebeck

    Directed by Elliot Norton Award winner Larry Coen

     

    When a Hollywood action star who is trying to prove himself in a serious Broadway play comes up against a new understudy with a chip on his shoulder and a tangled romantic past, the results are hilarious. Lyric favorite Theresa Rebeck (The Scene) pokes affectionate fun at the inner workings of the world of the theatre in this smart new comedy. "Funny, funny, funny." (The Boston Globe)


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      • Venue Info

        The Lyric Stage Company

        140 Clarendon Street
        Boston, MA 02116

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Tickets are $25-$56, senior discounts and student rush available

        Info Phone: 617-585-5678

        Buy ½ price tickets at BosTix.org

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        January 1-January 29, 2011

        Times:

        Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30pm

        Friday: 8:00pm

        Saturday: 3:00pm and 8:00pm

        Sunday: 3:00pm

        Wednesday matinees: January 5 and 26th at 2:00pm

      • Accessibility Info

          We offer a tactile tour for patrons who are blind or have low vision at 1:30PM, prior to the Saturday January 15 matinee performance. After a brief overview, the tour allows patrons to explore the set, costumes and props to enrich their theatre going experience.

      • Member Reviews
        • Event Name: The Understudy
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Interesting Play"
          Review posted by: RM from Boston, Ma, Jan 31, 2011

          There was a lot of energy that was generated by the 3 actors. They were very good, however I wasn't familiar with Franz Kafka, so I felt I was missing something.

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          "the understudy"
          Comment posted by: ruth from boston, ma, Jan 31, 2011

          very good

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "great ensemble work"
          Review posted by: Ron from Boston, MA, Jan 31, 2011

          This was a terrific production, well directed by Larry Coen, of an insightful and funny plan. The three cast members threw themselves into the performance & made the characters real for me. They... Expand

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Unique and Lasting Backstage Exploration"
          Review posted by: Alan Michael Wilt from Arlington, MA USA, Jan 10, 2011

          "The Understudy" by Theresa Rebeck is a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the nature of art and, especially, of the artist. Each character in this backstage comedy is a uniquely vulnerable... Expand

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Top Notch Surprise"
          Review posted by: Jackson Boyd from Maine, USA, Jan 06, 2011

          What a pleasure I had the other evening with my wife, enjoying the Lyric Theater's production of THE UNDERSTUDY. Filled with laughter, excellent performances from three actors and wonderful directing.... Expand

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Deeply moving journey"
          Review posted by: Deeply Moved from Cambridge, Ma, Jan 06, 2011

          I must admit when I went to see THE UNDERSTUDY at the Lyric theater this past Wednesday, I was not expecting much. I knew it would be wonderfully produced with some of the best actors in town... Expand

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      Reviews

      • Member Reviews
        • Event Name: The Understudy
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Interesting Play"
          Review posted by: RM from Boston, Ma, Jan 31, 2011

          There was a lot of energy that was generated by the 3 actors. They were very good, however I wasn't familiar with Franz Kafka, so I felt I was missing something.

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          "the understudy"
          Comment posted by: ruth from boston, ma, Jan 31, 2011

          very good

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "great ensemble work"
          Review posted by: Ron from Boston, MA, Jan 31, 2011

          This was a terrific production, well directed by Larry Coen, of an insightful and funny plan. The three cast members threw themselves into the performance & made the characters real for me. They... Expand

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Unique and Lasting Backstage Exploration"
          Review posted by: Alan Michael Wilt from Arlington, MA USA, Jan 10, 2011

          "The Understudy" by Theresa Rebeck is a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the nature of art and, especially, of the artist. Each character in this backstage comedy is a uniquely vulnerable... Expand

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Top Notch Surprise"
          Review posted by: Jackson Boyd from Maine, USA, Jan 06, 2011

          What a pleasure I had the other evening with my wife, enjoying the Lyric Theater's production of THE UNDERSTUDY. Filled with laughter, excellent performances from three actors and wonderful directing.... Expand

        • Event Name: The Understudy
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Deeply moving journey"
          Review posted by: Deeply Moved from Cambridge, Ma, Jan 06, 2011

          I must admit when I went to see THE UNDERSTUDY at the Lyric theater this past Wednesday, I was not expecting much. I knew it would be wonderfully produced with some of the best actors in town... Expand

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