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Present Laughter

Present Laughter at American Airlines Theater

Why see Present Laughter?

Vain matinee idol Garry Essedine becomes entangled in the amusing personal crises of the people around him, which are largely of his own making

Considered by some to be Coward's most autobiographical play, Present Laughter concerns an actor who takes Shakespeare's Twelfth Night admonition* all too seriously, continually indulging his considerable appetite for wine, women and sleeping late. Might there be more to life than this?

What is love?
Tis not hereafter;
Present mirth hath present laughter;
What's to come is still unsure:
In delay there lies no plenty;
Then come kiss me, sweet and twenty,
Youth's a stuff will not endure.

Dates
Performances from : 2nd January 2010
Opening : 21st Janauary 2010
Closing : 21st March 2010

Run Time: TBA

Audience: Present Laughter is suitable for audiences of all ages

Show Times

  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Matinee - - 2 pm - - 2 pm 3 pm
Evening - 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm -

Awards

2010 TONY AWARDS
1 Nomination
Best Scenic Design of a Play: Alexander Dodge

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)

Anonymous

PRESENT LAUGHTER - KEVIN KLINE AND THE CAST EXCEL

Wonderful Noel Coward play with excellent performances by all involved. And of course, Kevin Kline is exceptional. The set is clever. No skimping there. Lots and lots of humor throughout. As for Garry Essendine's (Kevin Kline) inability on numerous occasions to reach the hallway entrance without pausing at the mirror to satisfy himself that his appearance is up to par..... Well it's brilliant. And the frequency with which numerous attractive women seemed unable not to lose their latch keys well ......................... (sorry enough said until you see the play). As one of Coward's lines in Present Laughter goes in referring to a play that is part of the plot: "It might actually work in New York", Thanks to Kevin Kline and company, Present Laughter certainly does. ... Read more

John

Wonderfully Entertaining

We had the opportunity to see the play on the 9th. Its a witty farce with some wonderful performances. Victor Garbers performance as Gary is worth the price of admission alone and when you add the other talented performers in the cast you have a wonderful chemistry. You need to listen closely since the snappy dialogue sends witty barbs of sarcasm,and innuendo flying like bullets and if you snooze you lose. Its a period piece that may be a lttle too sophisticated for a young audience. Bravo I am happy that we saw it and suggest that you catch it on its short run ... Read more
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