Judith Ivey and Marian Seldes at Sarabeth's
Judith Ivey and Marian Seldes
Larry Keith and Joe Franklin
Penny Fuller and Larry Keith
During the transition of my new site a few articles fell through the cracks. This one is a few months old but I wanted to share it with you as I adored this Off Broadway Production!
CORINE'S CORNER: OPENING NIGHT CURTAIN CALL
Afterparty coverage by Corine Cohen
Photos by Maryann Lopinto
Southern Comforts
directed by Judith Ivey
starring Penny Fuller and Larry Keith
Primary Stages
59 E. 59th St Theaters (212-753-5959)
www.primarystages.com
Opening night October 17th
I was thrilled to attend the opening night of "Southern Comforts" written by Kathleen Clark and directed by TV/film/stage actress Judith Ivey (who took a break from touring her one-woman show "Women On Fire" to do this limited run)--a comic drama that garnered such accolades during its initial run at the Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami that the producers joined forces with the Primary Stages Theater company and brought the production to New York City.
The show takes place in New Jersey and it proved that people can find love at different stages of life, and when you least expect it. Starring theater veterans Penny Fuller and Larry Keith, this two-person tour de force details the evolution of an older couple's relationship over a year's time--established long after both have suffered through the loss of their first spouses, their children's emerging adulthood, and the struggle with a gnawing loneliness.
In Kathleen Clark's play, these two newlywed retirees Amanda (Fuller) and Gus (Keith) ponder whether or not they'll stick to their vows of "till death do us part." It is a charming, well written show with heart and some really touching moments.
During the opening party, I spoke with a few of the stars; Larry Keith confessed that he had only one week to rehearse his role. One would never know otherwise. His performance was flawless and the show will be a surefire hit.
