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2 Pianos, 4 Hands

2 Pianos, 4 Hands

By TED DYKSTRA and RICHARD GREENBLATT

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Rosenthal Shelterhouse

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Nov. 9, 2019 - Jan. 12, 2020

Directed by TOM FREY
Piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars. They work tirelessly to master legendary music from Beethoven and Bach to Billy Joel, enduring endless practice, stage fright and agonizing competition along the way. Two performers tickle the ivories (and your funny bone) while portraying dozens of characters like their naïve childhood selves, the eccentric piano teachers who guide them and the demanding parents who push them. Laughter and music abound in this riotous show about Richard and Ted’s humbling quest for musical greatness.
Performed in-the-round!

“A breathtaking evening of music and acting ... audiences will deem them the best performers to be seen on Cincinnati stages this holiday season.” — CityBeat

“Talented pianists and performers with great comic timing.” — Behind the Curtain Cincinnati

Advisory: 2 Pianos, 4 Hands is suitable for audiences ages 12 and up. Richard and Ted’s passionate quest for musical stardom includes mild adult language and other mature themes, which are often addressed through the characters’ angsty, teenage versions of themselves. A strobe light is also used.

Running Time: The show runs 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.  


Promotional photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.
 
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Music in the Key of Comedy

Oct 16, 2019
Erica Reid

In 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars.

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Tickling the Ivories — and Your Funny Bone

Oct 28, 2019
Erica Reid

Director/Music Director Tom Frey tells us about bringing together piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy in 2 Pianos, 4 Hands.

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Artists:

Jefferson McDonald

Ted

Matthew McGloin

Richard

Ted Dykstra

Playwright

Richard Greenblatt

Playwright

Tom Frey

Director/Music Director

Steve Lucas

Scenic Designer

James Sale

Lighting Designer

Dale Brown

Casting Director

Brooke Redler

Stage Manager

 

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