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The Lady From Dubuque closes today
By Amy Somensky Jun 9, 2007, 1:29 GMT
Jo and Sam are having a party. As the evening wears and guests and hosts alike become less congenial, it becomes clear that the thrust and parry of chatter at this gathering isn\'t completely frivolous — something dark is at rest behind Jo\'s biting humour. As the party breaks up and everyone seeks his own solace, an unexpected guest and her mysterious companion arrive. Will she bring Jo comfort? And ...more
London: The Lady From Dubuque plays its final performance today at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Leading the cast is Maggie Smith as Elizabeth. The rest of the cast includes Catherine McCormack as Jo, Robert Sella as Sam, Chris Larkin as Edgar, Peter Francis James as Oscar, Vivienne Benesch as Lucinda, Jennifer Regan as Carol, and Glenn Fleshler as Fred.
The creative team features direction by Anthony Page, design by Hildegard Bechtler, costume design by Amy Roberts, and lighting design by Howard Harrison.
Jo and Sam are having a party. As the evening wears and guests and hosts alike become less congenial, it becomes clear that the thrust and parry of chatter at this gathering isn't completely frivolous — something dark is at rest behind Jo's biting humour. As the party breaks up and everyone seeks his own solace, an unexpected guest and her mysterious companion arrive. Will she bring Jo comfort? And are Jo and Sam ready to accept what this lady has to offer?
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