- FDR
- Reviewed by Carol Kaufman Segal
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- The Pasadena Playhouse has been closed since
February of this year, and it was gratifying to see the large crowd at
the opening of FDR starring Ed Asner who came in support and with
affection for this historical theater.
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- Ed Asner is a lovable versatile and talented
actor who has excelled in comedy as well as drama over many years and
has garnered numerous awards. But in his portrayal of Franklin Delano
Roosevelt in FDR, I could not visualize him as our thirty-second
President of the United States.
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Though his performance of the man, who had been
struck down with polio was strong, Asner just did not seem to take on
the persona of Roosevelt; I was simply watching a dramatic piece being
performed by a talented actor. The play, an adaptation of Dore Schary’s
1958 Broadway drama Sunrise at Campobello, offers little in the way of
vim and vigor which makes it difficult to stay focused on the dialogue.
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- It was still a heartwarming occasion to know
that everyone was happy to see the Pasadena Playhouse “back in
business,” and to show their affection for Ed Asner with a standing
ovation and uproarious applause.
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- FDR will play through November 7, 2010. The
next production to be presented by the Pasadena Playhouse will be
Uptown Downtown, starring Leslie Uggams playing November 15, through
December 19, 2010.
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- Pasadena Playhouse
- 39 South El Moline Ave.
- Pasadena, CA
- Performances: Tuesday through Friday 8 PM,
Saturday 4 PM and 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM
- Tickets: Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, by
phone at 626-356-7529, online at
WWW.PASADENAPLAYHOUSE.ORG
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