The Old Friends

[edjames]

One of the fall season's must see shows off-Broadway is the Signature Co. production of Horton Foote's The Old Freinds. Until now, this work has never been produced.

 

A tale of revenge, envy, and just plain ole Texas nastiness, set in the mid sixties this group drinks and smkes their way through the playwhile endulging in their lustful passions.

 

A great cast including Bety Buckley, Lois Smith, Veanne Cox and Hallie Foote.

 

http://theater.nytimes.com/2013/09/13/theater/reviews/the-old-friends-a-horton-foote-play-in-and-of-the-60s.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

 

One of the great advantages to the Signature Co's presentations is the availability of $25 seats. The theater isn't that big, and stadium configured, so any seat gives you a great sight line.

 

Completely sold-out last night. Closes Oct 6.

 

ED

[+ beethoven]

Interesting to watch, but more Tennessee Williams than Horton Foote. Sort of descended into Gothic melodrama by the end.