The only thing missing from this production is some nice Italian pastries during intermission. Patrons were looking for some drinks and snacks at the interval.
And with the nice empty plaza next to the theater, why not attempt to stage the fun "after performance" sessions that the Maryland Arts Festival featured where actors did some "extra" work after the show and food and drinks were sold? It would be a perfect fit.
I highly recommend the CD which has a nice article by Frank Rich and includes a translation of the Italian lyrics. Producer Bernie Gerstein deserves kudos for adding strings for the recording that adds greatly to the lush score.
For tickets, call 410-516-7159. The final week-end performances are Friday and Saturday nights, July 3rd and 4th at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee, July 5th at 2 p.m. at the Swirnow Theatre on the campus of Johns Hopkins Homewood campus, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD.
For the July 4th performance, Broadwayworld.com readers can save $5 by mentioning this site. The $20 ticket can be yours for only $15. This does not apply to previously made reservations. Too bad this show cannot be extended.
There is a benefit for the theater organized by Baltimore actor Seamus Dockery to attend the 2009 Dublin Theatre Festival from September 26 to October 2, 2009. Cost is $1,699. For information, call Joanna Miscall Cox at 410-467-4147.
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