Neil Simon Festival
The Neil Simon Festival offers a pleasant and hilarious theater experience for all who attend. Located in Cedar City, Utah, allows people with a love and passion for theater to get away and laugh with Neil and the crew during the many plays that are acted out during the fest.
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Neil Simon Festival
Organization:
Dates: 07/14/2011 - 08/13/2011 update info
Time: 7:30:00 PM - 9:30:00 PM
Event Cost: $20/person
Venue: Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City,UT
Contact: Neil Simon Festival
Phone: (435) 865-2896
Email:
Website: www.simonfest.org
Event Details:
A wonderful evening of musical and theatrical performances from the works of playwright Neil Simon.
2011 Summer Season JULY 14 - AUGUST 13
Barefoot in the Park
by Neil Simon
Evenings at 7:30 pm (MDT)—July 14, 22, 26, 29, August 2, 5, 9, 12
Matinees at 2:00 pm (MDT)—July 21, 28, August 4, 11
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find-too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous, running “barefoot in the park” would be a start... “A bubbling, rib-tickling comedy.”-The New York Times “Critic weeps joyfully...I don’t think anybody stopped laughing while the curtain was up last evening.”-New York Daily News
Evenings at 7:30 pm (MDT)—July 15, 21, 28, August 4, 11
Matinees at 2:00 pm (MDT)—July 23, 27, 30, August 3, 6, 10, 13
One of the funniest plays ever written, this extraordinarily inventive, side-splitting comedy was first presented by the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, then produced in Great Britain, then went on to Broadway. The action centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met but who saved his life in Vietnam—the visitor turning out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid “nerd” who outstays his welcome with a vengeance. “Shue delivers a neatly crafted package that uses some classic comic forms to bring the audience to its knees, laughing.” —The Milwaukee Journal. “…the audience almost never stops laughing—handkerchiefs wiping away tears of merriment…” —Variety. “…a spring tonic of side-bruising laughter…” —The Milwaukee Tribune.
Evenings at 7:30 pm (MDT)—July 16, 23, 27, 30, August 3, 6, 10, 13
Matinees at 2:00 pm (MDT)—July 22, 29, August 5, 12
At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. “Light, frothy and fun.”-New York Post “Neil Simon makes people laugh-a lot!”-USA Today “Not only side splitting, but front and back splitting.”-NBC-TV
PARENTAL WARNING: Rumors contains language and adult subject matter that would probably earn it a PG-13 or R rating in the film world.
- Neil Simon is a talented playwright who dedicates his life to making people appreciate life, telling them not to sweat the small stuff and helping them laugh at themselves a little more
- A late July event
- Held in Cedar City Utah
Overview: Neil Simon is a talented playwright who dedicates his life to making people appreciate life, telling them not to sweat the small stuff and helping them laugh at themselves a little more. Cedar City's Heritage Theater proudly presents the playwright and his works each year. Mr. Simon's missions include offering community service through his programs which also include fundraisers and outreach programs. He also strives to keep theater thriving in Southern Utah. He works hard to engage as diverse an audience as he can and to create top notch experiences for all who come to see his plays.
When: A late July event
Where: Heritage Center theater - Cedar City, UT
Fees: Cost may vary
Details: The Heritage Center is located at 105 N 100 East, just off of route 56. Tickets are available via phone at the Neil Simon Festival Box Office, through email, mail order forms or by fax.