Dave Roth as Al Lewis & Herb DuVal as Willie Clark.
Covedale Theatre’s production of THE SUNSHINE BOYS is a crowd pleaser, earning 4 stars from The League of Cincinnati Theatres. It is running at the Covedale Theatre until June 29.
Panelists call it a “Great rendition of what is considered Neil Simon’s funniest play.”
“Herb DuVal (Willie) and Dave Roth (Al) delivered their lines like they were written for them,” said one panelist. “Their keen sense of timing and delivery told the story of these two cantankerous men who spent years working together in Vaudeville.” The team broke up due to a forgotten disagreement. “Down deep, they actually care for each other,” the panelist continued. Another added, “DuVal’s portrayal of Willie Clark was top notch. He was able to be both funny and compelling at the same time.”
Panelists also praised the set designed by Brett Bowling, “It was delightfully rich and intricate. It looked like a seedy hotel that an old actor would stay in. The photos on the wall of old celebrities were marvelous and it was great that a photo of the actor playing Al Lewis was pinned to the dart board and had drawn-in devil horns.”
Contact www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com for tickets to THE SUNSHINE BOYS.
League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.
The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.
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