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Life in the Theatre; The Unexpected Man; The Birth

Life in the Theatre -- Hal Holbrook in David Mamet-s behind-the-scenes play. At the Pasadena Playhouse through 21 October. 626.356.PLAY The Unexpected Man -- Yasmina Reza-s extended one-act about an encounter in a train compartment with Holland Taylor and Christopher Lloyd. At the Geffen through 21 October. 310.208.5454 The Birthday Party -- The Matrix Theatre Company-s production at the Matrix through 2 December. 7657 Melrose Ave 323.852.1445 Review by Ed Newton

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By James C. Taylor • Oct 4, 2001 • 1 min read
  • Life in the Theatre -- Hal Holbrook in David Mamet-s behind-the-scenes play. At the Pasadena Playhouse through 21 October.

    626.356.PLAY

  • The Unexpected Man -- Yasmina Reza-s extended one-act about an encounter in a train compartment with Holland Taylor and Christopher Lloyd. At the Geffen through 21 October.

    310.208.5454

  • The Birthday Party -- The Matrix Theatre Company-s production at the Matrix through 2 December.

    7657 Melrose Ave

    323.852.1445

Review by Ed Newton

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    James C. Taylor

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