“House of Blue Leaves” Gets ****1/2 “Don’t Miss It” Review From DCMetroTheaterArts – Four Performances This Week

 

Jenny Sutton on DCMetroTheaterArts.com Says: “Providence Players of Fairfax once again offers audiences a chance to revisit a classic and provides a funny, yet poignant production, featuring fine performances by a very talented cast. Don’t miss it…Well directed by Michael P. Donahue and performed by a super cast, Providence Players of Fairfax presents John Guare’s wacky, fast-paced black comedy The House of Blue Leaves.”

Tickets Here and At The Door

Adam Downs as Artie Shaughnessy in Providence Players House of Blue Leaves-Photo by Chip Gertzog
Adam Downs as Artie Shaughnessy

The Providence Players are currently performing John Guare’s wacky and beautifully fashioned dramatic farce which illuminates the American dream and obsession with celebrity. Zoo attendant Artie Shaughnessy is a failed songwriter with visions of fame and glory.  He copes with an overly medicated wife, an impatient mistress, an AWOL and homicidal son being pursued by military police, and beer-drinking nuns on the day the Pope visits New York City. His girlfriend convinces Artie to call his old school buddy Billy Einhorn, a famous film director from Los Angeles, to finagle a job writing music for Billy’s movies in a desperate attempt to find stardom, only to have the plan blow up.  Set in 1965 in Queens NY, The House of Blue Leaves is a unique blend of farce, dark comedy and drama. The New York Times called this multiple Tony award recognized play and winner of the Obie and Drama Critics’ awards for Best American Play, “Enchanting, zany and original”.

Beth Whitehead as Bananas Shaughnessy in PPF's House of Blue Leaves-Photo by Chip Gertzog
Beth Whitehead as Bananas Shaughnessy
Jayne Victor as Bunny Flingus in PPF's House of Blue Leaves-Photo by Chip Gertzog
Jayne Victor as Bunny Flingus

This production contains mature themes and some strong language.

Performances will be held at The James Lee Community Center Theater in Falls Church 2855 Annandale RD Falls Church VA 22042

REMAINING PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m. March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29
Final Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m. March 23  

Allison Turkel as the Head Nun, Courtney Fonnesbeck as The Little Nun and Jennifer Rubio as the Second Nun in PPF's House of Blue Leaves-Photo by Chip Gertzog
Allison Turkel (Head Nun), Courtney Fonnesbeck (Little Nun) and Jennifer Rubio (Second Nun)

 

Brittany Marinakos as Corrinna Stroller in PPF's House of Blue Leaves-Photo by Chip Gertzog
Brittany Marinakos as Corrinna Stroller
Director Michael Donahue also portrays Billy Einhorn in PPF's House of Blue Leaves-Photo By Chip Gertzog
Director Michael Donahue also portrays Billy Einhorn in House of Blue Leaves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Rampy as Ronnie Shaughnessy in Providence Players The House of Blue Leaves
Andrew Rampy as Ronnie Shaughnessy
Zachary Todd as The MP in PPF's House of Blue Leaves-Photo by Chip Gertzog
Zachary Todd as The MP
Mario Font as The Man in White in PPF's House of Blue Leaves-Photo by Chip Gertzog
Mario Font as The Man in White

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TICKETS

Adult – $20
Senior (62+) – $17
Student (w/ ID) – $17

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Photos by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players