Theda Bara and the Frontier Rabbi
Bob Johnston
What the Rabbi Saw
by Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore
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Synopsis
Adrienne Barbeau (on the east coast) and Eva Longoria (on the west coast) have headed casts of this crazy, slapstick farce which takes pre-wedding jitters to nightmare proportions.
In a posh New York hotel, just before Walter and Wendy are scheduled to say “I do,” Walter’s zipper becomes attached to his bride’s sister’s dress during a last-minute act of infidelity.
Meanwhile, Wendy is having a fling with the best man.
This finely-tuned exercise in physical comedy zips from one hilarious situation to the next as all try to hide their exploits and make it to the church on time.
Press Reviews
"The most fun I never had at a wedding!"
— LA Times
"Think Ray Cooney and Ken Ludwig combined and revved up! [...] Bawdy fun!"
— Backstage
"Vintage Van Zandt & Milmore: full of silly, zany madcap antics at a rapid fire pace. Endless pratfalls, door ballets and bits of physical comedy have actors diving under beds and into suitcases, getting hit with silver platters, hiding under wedding gowns, slipping on ice cubes, dodging bullets, falling off buildings, and jumping in and out of closet doors which seem to have minds of their own."
— Asbury Park Press
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Wendy The Bride. |
| Claudia The Bridesmaid. |
| Mitch The Best Man. |
| Lainie Berman The Singer. |
| Noel The Wedding Coordinator. |
| Mr. Kirschenbaum The Father of the Bride. |
| Mrs. Kirschenbaum The Mother of the Bride. |
| Rabbi Huchelman The Rabbi. |
| Vinnie The Uninvited Guest. |
| Eddie The Wedding Photographer. |
| Walter The Groom. |
Publication
What the Rabbi Saw is a comedy play written by Billy Van Zandt and published by Samuel French .
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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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