Coming, Aphrodite!
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Feb 26, 2009
Closed Mar 8, 2009
Opened Feb 26, 2009
Closed Mar 8, 2009
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Coming, Aphrodite! is a love story about a man, a woman, and a dog that explores the pursuit of art and the nature of success. A painter, Don Hedger and his dog, Caesar, live in a one-room apartment. Their daily life is upended when Eden Bower, an aspiring actress who likes to sing show tunes and exercise in the nude, moves in next door.
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
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Excellent Show!
This musical is based on Willa Cathers short story of the same name - basically exploring what happens when ones lust and values come into conflict. This is a poignant, very funny and well-produced piece with outstanding music and lyrics, and very good performances. The storytelling never drags. Great performance by the guy who plays the dog! One note - there is some pretty graphic sexual content, so this is not a show to bring the kids.
Reviewed by molly_1427783
on Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2009
Excellent Show!
This musical is based on Willa Cathers short story of the same name, basically exploring what happens when ones lust and values come into conflict. This is a poignant, very funny and well-produced musical that never drags in its storytelling. Outstanding music and lyrics give it some real substance, and good performances keep the story engaging. Great performance by the guy who plays the dog! One note - there is some pretty graphic sexual content, so this is not a show to bring the kids.
Reviewed by molly_1427783
on Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2009
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In the new musical
Coming, Aphrodite!, now playing at La MaMa, Willa Cather's charmingly delicate short story about the romance between two artists gets a brash and somewhat muddled retelling. Cather's tale, set in the early 20th century, focuses on Don (Greg Hentis), a painter, and Eden (Liz Kimball), a singer, who are neighbors in a third floor walkup, and who, after meeting cute want nothing to do with one another. It's not a big surprise that these aspiring artists end up sharing an awkward romance, which is ultimately undermined by their differing views on what constitutes success.
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