In Search of "The Real Thing"
At The Huntington

The backlot shenanigans of Brad, Angelina, and Jennifer have nothing on the adulterous situations in the Tony Award-winning play, "The Real Thing." The Huntington Theatre Company's 24th Season opens Sept. 9 with this Tom Stoppard classic about tumultuous on- and off-stage relationships, set in the theatre world.

In Stoppard’s play, fiction mirrors reality when successful playwright Henry takes his marriage to the breaking point and falls in love with another actress. His wife Annie has, in turn, fallen for a married actor with whom she stars in Henry’s play about adultery. Betrayals mount and marriage vows disintegrate, while political loyalties and fragile friendships are tested and everyone struggles to find “the real thing.”

"The Real Thing" marks the Huntington's sixth production of Tom Stoppard’s work. "Night and Day" was the inaugural production in 1982. Others have included "On The Razzle" (1983-84 season), "Jumpers" (1986-87), "Travesties" (1990-91) and "Arcadia" (1996-97).

Evan Yionoulis, who helmed "36 Views" for the Huntington last season, will direct "The Real Thing." Cast members include Pepper Binkley as Debbie, Matthew Boston as Max, Rufus Collins as Henry, Meg Gibson as Charlotte, Kate Nowlin as Annie, Adam Saunders as Brodie, and William Thompson as Billy.

Special Event nights for "The Real Thing" are as follows:

Tuesday, September 13
SNEAK PREVIEW
See a presentation by the Huntington's artistic staff, featuring behind-the-scenes and production-related information. 6:30 - 7 P.M. Call 617-266-0800.

Thursday, September 15
NIGHT CLUB
Designed for theatregoers 35 and under to mingle with staff, artists and each other after the 7:30 P.M. performance. Call 617-266-0800.

Thursday, September 22, and Wednesday, October 5 (matinee performance)
ACTORS FORUMS
Participating members of "The Real Thing" cast will appear after the show to answer audience questions.

Sunday, September 25
HUMANITIES FORUM
Humanities Forum is a free and open-to-the-public discussion about the issues and ideas presented in the production, following the 2 P.M. show. Call 617-266-0800.
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The Real Thing" runs Sept. 9 to Oct.9 at the Huntington's Boston University Theatre at 264 Huntington Ave. Tickets are available by calling 617-266-0800, online at www.huntingtontheatre.org, and in person at either the BU Theatre Box Office or the Calderwood Pavilion Box Office, at 527 Tremont St. in Boston's South End.

-- OnStage Boston

08/10/05

 

 
 
 
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