What The Butler Saw at Morgan-Wixson Theatre

What The Butler Saw

Morgan-Wixson Theatre
2627 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica

Wild, bawdy and ferociously playful, Joe Orton's outrageous farce, What the Butler Saw, is one of the seminal works of modern comedy. When a psychiatrist tries to seduce an aspiring secretary, his botched efforts lead to comic bedlam involving his insatiable wife, a randy bellhop, a befuddled police officer and Sir Winston Churchill. Psychiatry, religion, marriage, government, definitions of gender and even language are all targets of British playwright Orton's poison pen. His sly jokes and hilarious shenanigans will have you shaking with laughter from start to finish.

Thru - May 26, 2013

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 2:00pm

Price: $20

Show Type: Comedy

Box Office: 310-828-7519

www.morgan-wixson.org

What The Butler Saw Reviews

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Stage Scene LA - Not Recommended

"...Problems plaguing the above cast members include overplaying, underplaying, mugging for laughs rather than allowing the laughs to come from the script, inserting unfunny physical shtick not in Orton's script, and/or insufficient command of lines. Not everyone is ideally cast. All could have done much better with a firmer, surer, clearer directorial hand."

- Steven Stanley

The Los Angeles Post - Recommended

"...Ben Lupejukis (Director) does a good job directing this classic script and making it his own. It's fun brainless entertainment that is sure to leave you happy. It is all wrapped up with good staging and actors who are obviously enjoying themselves."

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- Rose Desena

Broadway World - Recommended

"...Now playing at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica through May 26, the show is directed with a skillful hand by Ben Lupejkis who keeps the show moving at a lightening fast pace. His brilliant cast features Philip Apoian, Harold Dershimer, Drew Fitzsimmons, Emily McLeod, Maria Pavone and Frank Weidner, each able to handle the physical demanding roles and over-the-top characters with wit and charm."

- Shari Barrett

What The Butler Saw at Morgan-Wixson Theatre