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“Present Laughter”

June 14, 2019 by Eddie Reynolds Leave a Comment

Present Laughter
Noël Coward
Pear Theatre

Jenni Chapman, Barbara Heninger, Akex Draa, Charles Woodson Parker & John Stephen King
Pear Theatre presents in its intimate setting Noël Coward’s Present Laughter that bursts at the seams with riotous comedy propelled by a stage full of memorably quirky characters who get themselves and each other into a myriad of messes through adulteries, seductions, threats of blackmail, star-worshipping, and a star’s ego that knows no bounds.  In doing so, the Pear proves once again that this is the small-sized theatre that can take on big-stage ventures with full aplomb and total success.
For my full review, please proceed to Talkin’ Broadway:  https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/sanjose/sj170.html.
Rating: 4.5 E
Present Laughtercontinues through June 30, 2019 at Pear Theatre, 1110 LaAvenida, Mountain View.  Tickets are available at www.thepear.org or by calling 650-254-1148.
Photo by Michael Kruse Craig
 

Rating: 4.5 E Tags: Pear Theatre, Noel Coward

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