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Play It Again, Sam

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  8w, 3m

Woody Allen

"Hilarious... a cheerful romp. Not only are Mr. Allen's jokes and their follow ups, asides and twists audaciously brilliant, but he has a great sense of character." - The New York Times

"A funny, likeable comedy that has a surprising…

Play It Again, Sam

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 3m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Allan Felix has this thing about Humphrey Bogart. If only he had some of Bogart's technique... Bookish and insecure with women, Allan's hero, Bogey comes to the rescue, with a fantastic bevy of beauties played out in hilarious fantasy sequences. Fixed up by friends with gorgeous women, he's so awkward that even Bogey's patience is tried. Allan mostly resembles a disheveled, friendly dog and this is what ultimately charms his best friend's wife, Linda into bed. It's a tough life, making it in the world of beautiful people but if you can't be a hero it helps to have one...
Keywords
  • Time Period Contemporary, 1960s
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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"Hilarious... a cheerful romp. Not only are Mr. Allen's jokes and their follow ups, asides and twists audaciously brilliant, but he has a great sense of character." - The New York Times "A funny, likeable comedy that has a surprising amount of wistful appeal." - The New York Post

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Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Woody Allen, though best known for his films, has also enjoyed a very successful career in theater. His first great success was Don't Drink the Water, which opened in 1968, and ran for 598 performances for almost two years on Broadway. Play It Again, Sam opened in 1969, playe ...

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