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John and Jen

John and Jen

Presented by Penfold Theatre Company at The Hideout Theatre

February 4-February 21, 2010

Avg. Event Rating (4.1 Stars): 4 out of 5 stars rating
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john & jen takes audiences on a forty year journey from the mid-50s to mid-90s, exploring the relationships between brothers and sisters, and parents and children during four decades of change. With a cast of only two people, john & jen is a tour-de-force for two actors who take Jen and John from childhood, through adolescence and beyond.

 


 



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    • Venue Info

      The Hideout Theatre

      617 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701

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    • Admission Info

      Tickets: $20 General; $15 Students, Seniors and Groups; $10 Student Rush. Tickets go on sale January 21st.

      Info Phone: (800) 838-3006

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      February 4-February 21, 2010

      Times:
      Thursdays – Saturdays at 8pm. Sundays at 5pm. Added shows: Wednesday, February 17th at 8:00m, Saturday, February 20th at 2:00pm

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      • Event Name: John and Jen
        4 out of 5 stars rating "John and Jen"
        Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre from austin, Feb 11, 2010

        liked Penfold's John and Jen, esp Sarah Gay in a melodic, intimate,heartfelt growing-up tale w Andrew Cannata. http://tinyurl.com/ybwgu4r

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      • Event Name: John and Jen
        3 out of 5 stars rating "Stars Shine Through the Sugar Coating"
        Review posted by: Silver Stage Siren from Austin, TX, Feb 10, 2010

        Penfold Theatre Company has built a solid reputation on showcasing talented actors in works that challenge them and highlight their strengths. In the case of "John and Jen," the formula doesn't quite... Expand

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      • Event Name: John and Jen
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Must-see musical about loss and letting go."
        Review posted by: kholenkhov from Austin, TX, Feb 09, 2010

        Penfold Theatre offers a great production of Lippa and Greenwald's little seen mid 90s musical, John and Jen. Sarah Gay and (especially) Andrew Cannata provide excellent vocal performances, but it's... Expand

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      • Event Name: John and Jen
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Miss Jane"
        Review posted by: Miss Jane from Austin, Texas , Feb 09, 2010

        This is a must-see show. I know from experience that putting on a musical with only two actors is a very daring undertaking, and these two actors totally pull it off. Great acting, singing, physical... Expand

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      • Event Name: John and Jen
        4 out of 5 stars rating "John and Jen"
        Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre from austin, Feb 11, 2010

        liked Penfold's John and Jen, esp Sarah Gay in a melodic, intimate,heartfelt growing-up tale w Andrew Cannata. http://tinyurl.com/ybwgu4r

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: John and Jen
        3 out of 5 stars rating "Stars Shine Through the Sugar Coating"
        Review posted by: Silver Stage Siren from Austin, TX, Feb 10, 2010

        Penfold Theatre Company has built a solid reputation on showcasing talented actors in works that challenge them and highlight their strengths. In the case of "John and Jen," the formula doesn't quite... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: John and Jen
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Must-see musical about loss and letting go."
        Review posted by: kholenkhov from Austin, TX, Feb 09, 2010

        Penfold Theatre offers a great production of Lippa and Greenwald's little seen mid 90s musical, John and Jen. Sarah Gay and (especially) Andrew Cannata provide excellent vocal performances, but it's... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: John and Jen
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Miss Jane"
        Review posted by: Miss Jane from Austin, Texas , Feb 09, 2010

        This is a must-see show. I know from experience that putting on a musical with only two actors is a very daring undertaking, and these two actors totally pull it off. Great acting, singing, physical... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

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