Tuesday, April 12, 2021

7:30 pm PDT

Enchanted April

by Matthew Barber

Directed by Lynne McGrath

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Lotty and Rose, two English housewives, respond to a rental ad in The Times for an Italian Villa that promises wisteria and sunshine. In the most radical actions of their lives-it is 1922, they defy their husbands, recruit two upper crust women (with problems of their own) to share the expense, and go off for a month in Italy. The verdant sun-drenched countryside works its magic. Husbands and an attractive young artist arrive. Playwright Matthew Barber lets the characters bloom in comedic wars between the sexes (and wars within the sexes) as hearts are softening. This Tony nominated play takes us on a lovely, enchanted journey.

"Enchanted April" is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists, Inc.