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The blowhards, the know-it-alls, the scrupulous and the impecunious are all targets for Shaw's incisive wit in his classic satire of the medical profession. A well-respected physician is forced to choose whom he shall save: a bumbling friend or the ne'er-do-well husband of the woman he loves. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Jane Carr as Emmy/Minnie Tinwell Gregory Cooke as Redpenny/Newspaper Man Kenneth Danziger as Dr. Blinkensop/Mr. Danby Roy Dotrice as Sir Patrick Cullen Martin Jarvis as Sir Colenso Ridgeon Jennifer Dundas as Jennifer Dubedat Simon Templeman as Cutler Walpole Douglas Weston as Louis Dubedat Paxton Whitehead as Sir Ralph Bonington Includes a conversation with Dr. Neil Wenger, the Director of the Healthcare Ethics Center at the University of California-Los Angeles. Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in December of 1998. The Doctor's Dilemma is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.

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A tender love story, a serpentine villainess, a glittering setting in London society and a shower of Wildean witticisms are only a few of the reasons this play has enjoyed hugely successful revivals in London and New York. This 1895 drama also seems eerily prescient, as it explores the plight of a promising young politician, desperate to hide a secret in his past. With empathy and wit, Wilde explores the pitfalls of holding public figures to higher standards than the rest of us. Includes an interview with Michael Hackett, the Chair of the Department of Theater at the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition to his extensive directorial work for L.A. Theatre Works - which includes plays by Oscar Wilde, Tennessee Williams, and Noel Coward - Michael has directed for the Royal Opera, Covent Garden; the Royal Theatre at the Hague; and the Los Angeles Opera. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Rosalind Ayres as Lady Gertrude Chiltern Jacqueline Bisset as Mrs. Cheveley Paul Gutrecht as Vicomte de Nanjac Martin Jarvis as Sir Robert Chiltern Robert Machray as Phipps Miriam Margolyes as Lady Markby Alfred Molina as Lord Goring Jim Norton as Lord Caversham Yeardley Smith as Mabel Chiltern Directed by Michael Hackett.

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Pulitzer-Prize winner Sam Shepard's classic comedy is a story of estranged brothers Austin and Lee. Shepard compares and contrasts the reality of the two brothers by forcing them to come to terms with each other, with themselves, and with family. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Dean Cameron, Alfred Molina, Charlotte Rae and Francis Guinan.

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Ruth and Augustus Goetz's Tony® Award-winning play is based on the novel Washington Square by Henry James. Set in New York City in 1850, the play centers on the painfully shy Catherine and her austere father. When Catherine falls in love with a handsome suitor, her father threatens to disinherit her, convinced that the young man could only be interested in Catherine's fortune. A co-production with The Smithsonian Associates and Voice of America. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Amy Irving as Catherine Slope George Gaynes as Dr. Austin Slope Chris Noth as Morris Townsend Helen Hedman as Marion Almond Jane Beard as Maria/Mrs. Montgomery Maureen Kerrigan as Elizabeth Almond Marty Lodge as Arthur Townsend Halo Wines as Lavinia Penniman Directed by Nick Olcott. Recorded before a live audience at the Voice of America, Washington D.C. in February 0f 1998.

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A four part comedy confection as only Neil Simon can write it! Four couples arrive, in turn, from London, Philadelphia, Chicago and New York and separately inhabit a Beverly Hills hotel suite, bringing along their problems, anxieties, and comical marital dilemmas. Beverly Hills will never be the same. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Dennis Boutsikaris, Bruce Davison, Marsha Mason and Amy Pietz. "Visitor From New York" Marsha Mason as Hannah Warren Bruce Davison as William Warren "Visitor From Philadelphia" Dennis Boutsikaris as Marvin Michaels Amy Pietz as Millie Michaels "Visitors From London" Marsha Mason as Sidney Nichols Bruce Davison as Diana Nichols "Visitors From Chicago" Dennis Boutsikaris as Mort Hollender Amy Pietz as Beth Hollender Bruce Davison as Stu Franklyn Marsha Mason as Gert Franklyn Directed by Gwenn Victor. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.

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In Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, two menial security guards in a residential Manhattan apartment building are embroiled in an unexpected family fiasco...while the local beat police are divided by their own romantic and political allegiances. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Tate Donovan as Bill Cedric Sanders as William Emily Swallow as Dawn Michael Weston as Jeff Directed by Bart DeLorenzo. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in June of 2011.

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Here translated by Christopher Hampton, Anton Chekhov's The Seagull is considered one of his most haunting and atmospheric character studies. A would-be playwright is at war with his egoistic mother while the town has become intoxicated by a sensational author. And as the alluring newcomer steals away Kosta's only love, their new romance could have devastating consequences. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Calista Flockhart as Irina Nikolayevna Arkadina T.R. Knight as Konstantin Treplev Stephen Collins as Yevgeny Dorn Gordon Clapp as Ilya Shamrayev Logan Fahey as Semyon Medvedenko Cindy Katz as Polina Andreyevna Dakin Matthews as Pyotr Sorin Bess Rous as Masha Josh Stamberg as Boris Alexeyevich Trigorin Kira Sternbach as Nina Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in September of 2012.

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John Lithgow and B. D. Wong recreate their original roles from the Tony Award-winning production of M. Butterfly. Inspired by an actual espionage scandal, a French diplomat discovers the startling truth about his Chinese mistress. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance starring John Lithgow and B.D. Wong alongside Margaret Cho, David Dukes, Joanna Frank, Arye Gross and Kathryn Layng.

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Three prominent Americans debate the merits of unchecked immigration, national security, and civil rights. While it sounds like a contemporary, made-for-TV event, this confrontation takes place in 1799, with three of America's Founding Fathers as participants: Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. Legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin created this imagined discussion from the participants' actual writings-proving that when it comes to politics, some things never change. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: JD Cullum as Aaron Burr Gregory Harrison as Thomas Jefferson/Mr. Pendleton Henri Lubatti as Pickering/Others Brian Tichnell as Alexander Hamilton/Barnaby Directed by Alexis Jacknow. Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in October of 2016.

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It's Christmas 1980, and inside a sprawling Upper West Side apartment, Faye Bascov is about to throw an opulent Christmas dinner-a tradition for this secular, well-educated Jewish family. But any family gathering is an invitation for old resentments to boil over, as Faye's sister-in-law Julie and the extended family have plenty to hash out. Flash-forward to 2000, and the apartment, now much shabbier, reflects how the family's fortunes have changed, and the Bascovs now have to reckon with the legacy of their family discord. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Matthew Arkin as Ben Wilson Bethel as Scotty/Tim Dana Delany as Julie Seamus Dever as Jeff Zoe Perry as Shelley/Timmy Susan Sullivan as Faye Peter Van Norden as Mort with Justin Huen as the Voice of Hector Directed by JoBeth Williams. Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in November of 2016.

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When a heartsick Maggie is sent on an errand by her mother to Cannes, she is keen to get it over with as quickly as possible. She has been tasked with collecting a treasured box of photos from her late grandmother Elizabeth's best friend, the impossibly glamorous Allegra Morgon who is desperate to tell Maggie all about the year she and Elizabeth spent in Paris. The sixties were in full swing, the air hummed with jazz, artists and students made the streets their own, and the City of Love was weaving its magic. And against this backdrop, two people were beginning a love story that would last a lifetime - but be over too soon. As Maggie hears more about Allegra's life, first in Paris, then New York, and finally on the Riviera, she is captivated and inspired. Was life always leading Maggie to this moment, this beautiful place so she could finally learn to stop living in the past? Because if she can, then another love story for the ages might just be within her reach... Helen McGinn's deliciously escapist, unashamedly romantic story is perfect for fans of Carol Kirkwood, Karen Swan and Erica James. Readers love Helen McGinn: 'Holiday reading at its best... Romantic and heartwarming.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything I need in a book, travel, food, wine and romantic intrigue. Beautifully written with believable characters, wonderful descriptive settings.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What can I say other than "incredible, amazing, beautifully written, another wonderful book from Helen. I get totally lost in her books, it's as if you're there watching the story unfold. Can't wait till the next one!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely adored Helen's latest book. She perfectly captures the essence of every location in which her books are set, drawing the reader into a beautiful distraction. I was desperate to read it and equally desperate not to finish it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this book! Such a lovely story to get lost in and the perfect escape from life. My first Helen McGinn book but won't be my last.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Helen McGinn: 'I was hooked from the start and raced through to the end, rooting for Martha the whole way. Wonderful.'- Sara Lawrence, Daily Mail 'This is a lovely uplifting book that transported me away... a moving and emotional story of families in all their messy wonderfulness, of people losing one another, and then coming together again. A hugely enjoyable family tale, it was exactly what I wanted to read at this time.'- Louise Douglas 'This Changes Everything is the perfect tonic. An uplifting, forget-about-everything-else read that I couldn't put down. Romantic, emotional and page-turning, Helen McGinn's debut novel can't fail to cheer you up!'- Zoë Folbigg 'I loved reading this book. I needed escapism and it gave me Rome, Cornwall and a family who immediately felt like old friends. I took it to the bath, to bed and had finished it within 24 hours. It was the perfect antidote to tough times.'- Victoria Moore The Daily Telegraph

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The gorgeous, uplifting romance from Jo Lovett. Sometimes love happens when you least expect it... When Nadia and Tom are both unceremoniously stood up by their dates under the clock at Waterloo Station, fate throws them together in the most unusual of circumstances. What starts as a brilliant story for future dinner parties soon turns into a wonderful friendship, and both Tom and Nadia realise they've found the perfect partner in crime. Tired of dating but always needing a plus one for weddings, parties, and the like, they agree to fake date each other. But as their pretend relationship starts to feel more real, Nadia and Tom begin to wonder if there's more to their connection than convenience. Could the relationship they've been faking be the one they've been waiting for all along? A heartwarming fake dating rom com, perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Sophie Kinsella. Praise for Jo Lovett: 'Clever and funny with a sparkling and heartfelt love story, Jo proves once again why she's the queen of page-turning, feel-good romance'- Catherine Walsh '...pacy and funny and romantic... Every single character leapt off the page, and it sparkled with wit and warmth. A triumph of a rom com.'- Clare Swatman 'Such a warm, witty book ... The love story was gorgeous - such brilliant energy and chemistry'- Kristen Bailey 'A delicious slow burn romance that has you rooting for the characters from the start.'- Phoebe MacLeod

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When an albatross strays too far from its home, or loses its bearings, it becomes an 'accidental', an unmoored wanderer. The protagonists of these eight stories each find the ordinary courses of their lives disrupted by an unexpected event and are pushed into unfamiliar terrain: a girl encounters her uncle in hospital, who was cast out of the family for reasons unknown; a menacing force hovers over a fracturing family on a rural holiday; a couple and their children inhabit a stifling world where it is better to be asleep than awake; a man's desire for a solution to his marital dissatisfaction has unforeseen consequences. Deft and disquieting, oscillating between the real and the fantastical, The Accidentals is the brilliant new book from International Booker-shortlisted duo Guadalupe Nettel and Rosalind Harvey.

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The gorgeous getaway read from Million Copy #1 bestseller Alex Brown. Your perfect escape awaits! Three friends. Two secrets. And a holiday to remember forever. Deedee Merriman loves her job running a travel agency but with turnover down and a big birthday fast approaching she's thinking about the next chapter of her life and the changes she wants to make. Determined to stay vibrant and keep a youthful outlook on life she invites her friends, Gina and Rosie to celebrate with her in New York, one of her favourite places and where she feels closest to her late husband, Joe. On arrival, there's a surprise, secret gift in store for Deedee of a small, ramshackle beach house in the beautiful Hamptons where Joe spent his childhood. But the house isn't the only secret and discovering the truth will change everything.... Wish You Were Here is an emotional, romantic story about female friendship and finding love after loss in the city that never sleeps and the sand dunes with stunning sunsets of the Hamptons. Praise for Alex Brown: 'A burst of pure sunshine! Loved it!'- Sarah Morgan 'The perfect summer cocktail of old loves, new friendships, and beautiful settings. Alex Brown's Greek adventure is sunshine for the soul!'- Shari Low 'A scrumptious holiday read with sunshine, laughter, cocktails and love. What more do you need?'- Maddie Please, bestselling author 'Full of joy, hope and celebrating second chances. An irresistible summer romance.'- Cathy Bramley, bestselling author 'Totally loved this new book from one of my favourite authors!!!... Transported to a sunny island for inspiration and love!! Tremendous tale of awakening and finding yourself... Loved this book, like a huge warm hug!! Great writing, fabulous characters and a brilliant uplifting story.'- NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this novel and read it in less than a day... If you want a novel filled with sunshine, bountiful descriptions of gorgeous food and breathtaking scenery, then this is for you... A delicious tale of friendships, new beginnings and first love.'- NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely warm feel good read... A beautiful setting, strong female characters who are a relatable age and it's such an uplifting read which was exactly what I needed right now... Fantastic escapism and full of positivity.'- NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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'I like eating cold, clammy wraps from big pharmacies that are open late and sell just a few foods like protein bars and powders.' Flower is a book of realistic admissions, likes, dislikes, memories and no-brainer observations, treating personal truth as unavailable - something that must be made up and convincing. Taking cues from confessional literature, his daughter's improvised games, poor internet writing and shitty AI, Ed Atkins, in his first work of non-fiction, equivocates between inanity and divinity, ease and pain, sentimentality and sterility. An anti-memoir, a list, a listless blur - Flower is a highly original, moving and absurd book by one of the most influential artists of his generation, formally inventive and disturbingly of our time.

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