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01-11-2007, 01:17 PM
Lost in Yonkers
Neil Simon's classic play comes to Popejoy Hall
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Lost in Yonkers comes to Popejoy Hall on Sunday February 19, 2007 at 3:30pm. The show comes to New Mexico as part of Popejoy Presents sponsored by Lovelace Health Plan and Sandia Resort and Casino.
When Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1991, it marked a milestone in a career of milestones. With work spanning half a century, highlighted by more Academy Award and Tony nominations than any other writer, and translations of his plays in dozens of languages, Simon is arguably the world’s most successful playwright.
Set above a candy store in 1940s New York, Lost in Yonkers is the story of two young brothers who come to live with their strict German grandmother during World War II. While awaiting the return of their father, the boys wrestle to contain their fiery wit as a host of eccentric relatives enter their lives. An overbearing grandmother, a childlike aunt, a mobster uncle—the boys find themselves nose to nose with a family as sweet and as brittle as the candy they peddle downstairs.
Lost in Yonkers is Simon at his best, riding the line between comedy and drama. It is a play about family. What holds them together? What pulls them apart? These questions, in Simon’s deft hands, become the center of a highly entertaining and moving evening of theatre.
Montana Repertory Theatre presents Lost in Yonkers as part of their continued mission of bringing to life the great stories of America—stories that explore the core of a nation’s experience and help to uncover the heart of the American character. Established in 1977, Montana Rep has become one of the most respected professional touring companies in the country today. Recent productions include It’s a Wonderful Life, The Miracle Worker, A Streetcar Named Desire, Steel Magnolias, and last year’s national tour of The Trip to Bountiful.
Lost in Yonkers is directed by Kara-Lynn Vaeni. Ms. Vaeni is a recipient of both the Kaufmann Prize in Directing and a Presidential Public Service Fellowship. She has served as the artistic director of the Yale Summer Cabaret and resident assistant director at the Eugene O’Neill Summer Playwrights Conference. Ms. Vaeni is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.
Montana Rep is funded in part by a grant from the Montana Arts Council (an agency of state government) and the national Endowment for the Arts, with support from the Montana State Legislature, The University of Montana, and the Montana Cultural Trust.
Tickets for Lost in Yonkers are $39, $35, $29 and $20 Patrons may purchase tickets through unmtickets.com online, by calling 925-5858 or (877) 664-8661. Tickets may also be purchased at Raley’s Supermarkets and UNM Ticket Offices located at the UNM Bookstore, Central and Cornell and the UNM Arena (The Pit), University and Avenida César Chávez. Bookstore location hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm and Saturday from noon to 4pm. The Pit location hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
About Popejoy Hall
Popejoy Hall is the premier performing arts center in New Mexico. Seating up to 2043 patrons, Popejoy is the largest multi-purpose venue in the state. Following a major renovation in 1996, Popejoy hosts touring Broadway shows, symphony concerts, musical soloists and artists of international caliber, world-renowned ballet and modern dance companies, and noted speakers from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Website: http://www.popejoypresents.com (http://www.popejoypresents.com/)
Neil Simon's classic play comes to Popejoy Hall
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Lost in Yonkers comes to Popejoy Hall on Sunday February 19, 2007 at 3:30pm. The show comes to New Mexico as part of Popejoy Presents sponsored by Lovelace Health Plan and Sandia Resort and Casino.
When Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1991, it marked a milestone in a career of milestones. With work spanning half a century, highlighted by more Academy Award and Tony nominations than any other writer, and translations of his plays in dozens of languages, Simon is arguably the world’s most successful playwright.
Set above a candy store in 1940s New York, Lost in Yonkers is the story of two young brothers who come to live with their strict German grandmother during World War II. While awaiting the return of their father, the boys wrestle to contain their fiery wit as a host of eccentric relatives enter their lives. An overbearing grandmother, a childlike aunt, a mobster uncle—the boys find themselves nose to nose with a family as sweet and as brittle as the candy they peddle downstairs.
Lost in Yonkers is Simon at his best, riding the line between comedy and drama. It is a play about family. What holds them together? What pulls them apart? These questions, in Simon’s deft hands, become the center of a highly entertaining and moving evening of theatre.
Montana Repertory Theatre presents Lost in Yonkers as part of their continued mission of bringing to life the great stories of America—stories that explore the core of a nation’s experience and help to uncover the heart of the American character. Established in 1977, Montana Rep has become one of the most respected professional touring companies in the country today. Recent productions include It’s a Wonderful Life, The Miracle Worker, A Streetcar Named Desire, Steel Magnolias, and last year’s national tour of The Trip to Bountiful.
Lost in Yonkers is directed by Kara-Lynn Vaeni. Ms. Vaeni is a recipient of both the Kaufmann Prize in Directing and a Presidential Public Service Fellowship. She has served as the artistic director of the Yale Summer Cabaret and resident assistant director at the Eugene O’Neill Summer Playwrights Conference. Ms. Vaeni is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.
Montana Rep is funded in part by a grant from the Montana Arts Council (an agency of state government) and the national Endowment for the Arts, with support from the Montana State Legislature, The University of Montana, and the Montana Cultural Trust.
Tickets for Lost in Yonkers are $39, $35, $29 and $20 Patrons may purchase tickets through unmtickets.com online, by calling 925-5858 or (877) 664-8661. Tickets may also be purchased at Raley’s Supermarkets and UNM Ticket Offices located at the UNM Bookstore, Central and Cornell and the UNM Arena (The Pit), University and Avenida César Chávez. Bookstore location hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm and Saturday from noon to 4pm. The Pit location hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
About Popejoy Hall
Popejoy Hall is the premier performing arts center in New Mexico. Seating up to 2043 patrons, Popejoy is the largest multi-purpose venue in the state. Following a major renovation in 1996, Popejoy hosts touring Broadway shows, symphony concerts, musical soloists and artists of international caliber, world-renowned ballet and modern dance companies, and noted speakers from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Website: http://www.popejoypresents.com (http://www.popejoypresents.com/)