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LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to announce that JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) are set to star in the upcoming World Premiere production, based on the 1975 ABC Theatre Presentation that starred Katharine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier, of the wonderfully romantic LOVE AMONG THE RUINS, written by James G. Hirsch and Robert A. Papazian, from a film script by James Costigan, produced in association with Papazian Hirsch Entertainment and directed by Michael Arabian.
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS previews on Wednesday, October 26; will open on Sunday, October 30 at 5:30pm and perform through Sunday, November 13 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.
When wealthy widow and socialite Jessica Medlicott is sued for breach of promise by her money-seeking ex-fiancé, will her past as an actress help or haunt her? As highly respected, strait-laced lawyer Sir Arthur Granville-Jones steps into the picture, he is driven to hilarious distraction by her larger-than-life personality.
Based on the 1975 ABC Theater Presentation with Katharine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier, this world premiere adaptation of the courtroom classic LOVE AMONG THE RUINS is every bit as charming and delightful as the original film, which garnered a Peabody Award and multiple Emmys.
JoBeth Williams has received three Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for her work in the television movies, “Adam” and “Baby M.,” and the series “Frasier,” “Private Practice,” “Marry Me,” and “Hart of Dixie.” She was nominated for an Oscar for directing and producing the short film “On Hope.”
PETER STRAUSS (Sir Arthur Granville-Jones) recently appeared in “Operation Finale” with Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac. He recently directed and appeared with Marsha Mason and Jean Smart in two staged reading productions of Bruce Graham’s play The Outgoing Tide.
The Cast of LOVE AMONG THE RUINS also features (in alphabetical order): Ava Burton as the “Stenographer,” CJ Blaine Eldred as “Alfred Pratt,” Martin Kildare as “George Druise,” Tom Shelton as “Judge Philip Tandy,” Katy Tang as “Hermione Davis,” Tyee Tilghman as “Sir John Francis Divine,” Patrick Merck Vest as “Herbert/Bailiff,” and Wendy Worthington as “Fanny Pratt.” The understudy is Nick Molari.
The Design Team for LOVE AMONG THE RUINS is: Scenic Design by Stephen Gifford; Costume Design by David Kay Mickelsen; Lighting Design by Jared A. Sayeg; Sound Design by Ian Scot; Projection Design by Brian Gale; Properties Design by Kevin Williams; Hair and Wig Design by Allison Lowery; Dialect Coach is Joel Goldes. The Casting Directors are Michael Donovan, CSA, Mary Jo Slater, CSA and Richie Ferris, CSA. The Casting Associate is Kimberly Ehrlich, CSA. The Production Stage Manager is Vernon Willet. The Assistant Stage Manager is Kathryn Davies.
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS will preview on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30pm; Thursday, October 27 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Friday, October 28 at 7:30pm & Saturday, October 29 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; will open on Sunday, October 30 at 5:30pm and perform through Sunday, November 13 at 1:00pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach.
Performances will be Wednesdays through Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 1:00pm & 5:30pm. There will be added performances on Thursday, November 3 at 2:00pm and Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30pm. There will be no performance on Sunday, November 13 at 5:30pm.
Tickets range from $50 – $75 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229. Prices subject to change.
The box office is open Mondays – Saturdays: 12p.m. to 4p.m.; Sundays open 2 hours prior to show time until 15 minutes after curtain. Open until showtime on all performance days.
COVID PROTOCOLS for the LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE
The Laguna Playhouse is no longer requiring vaccine or testing to attend performances. This policy is subject to change without notice and may not apply to every performance. Please see the performance listing and ticket buying page for specifics. Please visit
https://lagunaplayhouse.com/health-and-safety-policy/ for additional details
For more information on all shows and programming visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
Founded in 1920, the historic Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously-operating not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast and is proud to be an active participant in the celebrated Laguna Beach arts community. From classic plays and musical comedies to the current off-Broadway smash, cutting edge and traditional music exhibitions, dance festivals and stand-up comedy performances, Laguna Playhouse brings the magical experience of the performing arts direct to over 80,000 patrons each season.
Laguna Playhouse educational programming includes year-round classes, productions by and for children and teens (Youth Theatre) and is one of the few companies in the region that offer a curriculum-based professional theatre-touring program, TheatreReach, which aligns with the California State Standards for literature, history and performing arts curriculum.
Laguna Playhouse has been recognized in for the past five years as one of Orange County Register’s “Best of OC” in the category of Live Theatre. The Laguna Playhouse has featured many talented performers on stage, including Ed Asner, Leslie Caron, Hershey Felder, Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffith, Val Kilmer, Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Wendie Malick, Rita Rudner, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart, Loretta Swit, and Bette Davis.
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