Theatre Review - Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Theatre Review

Last of the Red Hot Lovers 

Broadway West - Fremont, CA

Reviewed By = Amaury Pi-Gonzalez

     This popular Neil Simon comedy is now playing through February 15 at the Broadway West Theater in Fremont.

     A hilarious two act play. New York City restaurant owner Barney Cashman uses his mother's apartment to seduce three different women. Barney is deep into a mid-life crisis and tired of the same routine with his wife of 27 years. A good loyal husband and provider runs into three different types of women in succession.

     Brian Cushman is played by Alan Pérez. A hard working decent conservative man who seems to wear suits for most of his life. The first woman, also married and looking for an affair is Elaine Navazio who is willing and able, and is played by Ambera DeLash.

Then comes Bobbi Michele a paranoid single Los Angeles actress who was living the 60's experience to the hilt, played by Jenni Gebhardt and then the third women. Jeannete Fisher, married and who works at Barney's restaurant, she is a very unhappy wife, played by Elizabeth Lowe.

     Directed by Mary Galde, this play is a good time filled with hilarious lines, a real classic by the great Neil Simon, heavy in dialogue, these well rehearsed actors, execute it well, with great timing and stage presence.

     I truly enjoyed it, as the rest of the audience in this historical building right on the "Five Corners" in the Irvington District of Fremont.

     Performance times are 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees. Tickets are $25 general $20 for students and seniors. Check the website for special ticket prices and packages.

**This play is not appropriate for children**

     Broadway West Theater is located at 4000-B Street in Fremont, easy to find, and there is a coffee/cafe downstairs. The red brick building right on the corner of Fremont - Washington Blvds. Seating is usually 15 minutes before performance time. Parking in the back of the building is free.

     This is the 18th season for the Broadway West Theater Company. This 2014 season got started with The Last of the Red Hot Lovers. This March another Tony Award- winning comedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. May will bring the mystery-drama The Children's Hour. 

Rating = 4 out of 5 Golden Bridges

Title = Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Genre = Play

Theater/City = Broadway West Theatre / 4000-B Bay Street, Fremont, CA

Contact Phone = 510-683-9218

Production Dates = Now through February 15, 2014

Prices = $25 general / $20 Students 

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