His Girl
Friday
Festival Theatre
| June 10 – October 5
Adapted by JOHN GUARE from “The Front Page” by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur and the Columbia Pictures film
Directed by JIM MEZON
“They’re newspaper men. They can’t help themselves. The Lord made them that way. ”
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Tough-talking, wise-cracking reporter Hildy Johnson’s had enough of the journalism game. But her former editor (and ex-husband) can’t let his gal go. So he lures her back with the breaking story of the year – some poor dope lost his job and is waiting to swing, all because the mayor needs to be re-elected. A screwball comedy with a strong dash of politics and corruption. A perfect example of how a new look at an old classic can revitalize it. John Guare’s glorious ‘mash-up’ keeps the grit and bite of The Front Page while brilliantly recalibrating the comedy to hit new contemporary targets. —Jackie Maxwell The play is recommended for ages 12 and up. |