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Follow on Google News | Neil Simon's Musical Fools at Open Fist Theatre CompanyOpen Fist Theatre Company premieres a hilarious musical adaptation of the Neil Simon play, 'Fools.'
By: Open Fist Theatre Company The musical version of Simon's play, like the original, is set in Ukraine in 1893. A young tutor arrives in Kulyenchikov following a harrowing journey — only to discover that the village is cursed, rendering every resident as dumb as a bag of rocks. Will Leon fall victim to the curse, or can he save himself and the village too? Just how dumb are the villagers? Let us count the ways: smart-dumb, naïve-dumb, bully-dumb, literal-dumb, professionally dumb, bureaucratically dumb… and just plain old stupid. "This simple allegory has a certain, perhaps unfortunate resonance in today's political and cultural climate," laughs Open Fist artistic director Martha Demson. "But what I really love are the creative tunes and choreography and the incredible imagination that Ron brings to the storytelling. It's theatrical, charming, entertaining… According to West, best known for his work with Chicago comedy troupe The Second City, "People are really going to enjoy Phil's melodies. And yes, it is very, very funny!" Neil Simon (1927–2018) Neil Simon's Musical Fools opens on Oct. 12 at 8.p.m. and runs through Nov. 17, Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. (except Sunday, Oct. 13) and Mon. at 8 p.m. Previews on Oct. 4, 5, 6, 7, and Oct. 11. Tickets are $10-$35, Previews are Pay-What-You- Atwater Village Theatre is located at 3269 Casitas Ave in Los Angeles, CA 90039. On-site parking is free. For reservations and information, call (323) 882-6912 or go to www.openfist.org. Neil Simon's Musical Fools is family friendly: appropriate for ages 8 and up. End
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