Farragut North
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jun 24, 2009
Closed Jul 26, 2009

Playing at
Geffen Playhouse

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Set against the backdrop of a close presidential race, Stephen (Chris Pine) is a young press secretary working for a fast-rising candidate. With confidence and power beyond his years, Stephen is convinced he and seasoned campaign manager, Paul (Chris Noth), can steer this team into the west wing without breaking a sweat. But before the polls close at the primaries, Stephen's perceived invincibility is shattered as he falls prey to backroom politics and the manipulations of veteran operatives.

Beau Willimon's Farragut North replaces the previously announced Nightmare Alley, which will be presented at a later date.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

The most recent Star Trek movie has made Chris Pine an instantly recognizable celebrity, but the actor's excellent work in Beau Willimon's Farragut North, now at the Geffen Playhouse, proves he's more than just a movie star. Pine -- who has a solid stage background -- delivers a multilayered and riveting performance in Willimon's sharp and incisive poltical drama, set shortly before the Iowa caucus of a (fictional) Presidential campaign.

Pine plays Stephen, a press secretary working for a Democratic candidate. At 25, Stephen is widely regarded as being one of the best in his field. Complications begin after he agrees to meet with Tom Duffy (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.), who works for the oppositio[...]

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Reviewed by Dan Bacalzo on Jun 27, 2009