Look Homeward, Angel at Secret Rose Theatre

Look Homeward, Angel

Secret Rose Theatre
11246 Magnolia Blvd North Hollywood

Based on Thomas Wolfe's autobiographical novel of the same name, Look Homeward, Angel examines the life of a young man growing up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina during the early part of the 20th century. Brimming with fascinating and colorful characters, the play is funny, engaging, and ultimately poignant as our hero, Eugene, finds his way through love and loss. The original Broadway production opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theater on November 28, 1957 and ran for 564 performances. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1958 as well as the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, and was nominated for multiple 1958 Tony Awards. The play also went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and was recently revived in New York to huge acclaim in a production helmed by Austin Pendleton.

Presented by THE PRODUCTION COMPANY

Thru - Dec 14, 2013

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Price: $25

Show Type: Drama

Box Office: 818-762-2272

www.secretrose.com

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Look Homeward, Angel Reviews

Average Rating based on 4 reviews

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LA Weekly - Recommended

"...Frings' script won a Pulitzer Prize in its day, but in some respects time hasn't been kind to it, particularly in the early scenes, which seem weak, unfocused and dated. But once the lesser characters have been introduced, the power of the story takes over, as is the case in director T.L. Kolman's production. Tambellini nicely captures Eugene's raw vulnerability and coltish charm, and Blanchard provides an etched-in-acid portrait of Eliza, whose grasping nature makes her sacrifice the needs of her family to her money-making schemes, and who never lets reality intrude on her chosen beliefs."

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- Neal Weaver

Broadway World - Recommended

"...There are great characterizations among members of the cast, with Alison Blanchard embodying the foreboding Eliza with a force of will that commands the stage."

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- Shari Barrett

Stage Scene LA - Recommended

"...Under Kolman's expert direction, Look Homeward, Angel's three stars deliver stunning, multilayered performances, beginning with L.A. newcomer Tambellini, commanding the stage and winning our hearts as the shy, awkward, hopelessly romantic Eugene. Blanchard is a force of nature as the penurious, possessive Eliza, and Wade is equally memorable as her philandering drunk of a husband."

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- Steven Stanley

LA Stage Times - Somewhat Recommended

"...T. L. Kolman's staging clocked in at more than three hours Friday. That's too long, although perhaps the presence of only one bathroom at the Secret Rose had a lot to do with that. The intermission seemed twice as long as the intermissions are in houses that have at least two bathrooms. But I'm glad I got to see Look Homeward, Angel, not only because it can be interesting to catch revivals of long-forgotten Pulitzer winners, but also because I'm glad I got to know Eliza Gant. As embodied by Blanchard, she's a woman who doesn't hesitate to take charge - in the era before women could vote."

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- Don Shirley

Look Homeward, Angel at Secret Rose Theatre