David Geffen Playhouse...Ed Harris stars in WRECKS! Discount tickets...

Ed Harris on red carpet with acting pals!

Ed Harris Stars in - "Wrecks!" - an insightful play by Neil LaBute at the David Geffen Playhouse.

The New York Times raved about the actor's latest appearance on stage before live audiences.

 "An expert performance by Ed Harris!"

"Superb and subversive," exalted the New Yorker.

Harris portrays Edward Carr -  a successful business man, loving father, incorrigible smoker - and recent widower.

 In what is being deemed as an internationally-acclaimed star turn by the award winning actor - Harris's characterr lures audiences into an extended monologue about his extraordinary marriage - and immediately engages the theatre-goers in a few intimate moments  they won't soon forget.

"Wreck"s in a run at the Skirball Kenis Theatre (under the auspices of  David Geffen) is laced with - passion, humor and a hint of playwright LaBute's infamous darkness" - the press release beams  with great enthusiasm.

According to the producers, the production is a rare theatrical event about the boundaries of love, and how far they can be stretched.

Performance Notes:

Wrecks is a 75 minute one-act drama with heavy cigarette smoking.
This limited engagement runs for four weeks only.

Discounts:

Info: 310.208.5454!

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Tickets must be purchased by phone on or before 1/24/10

Box office
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Art patron extraordinaire David Geffen

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Eagle Eye...soars at box office! Ticket sales reflect theatregoer discontent...

Over the weekend, the Eagle Eye ( spy drama starring Shia LaBoeuf) soared into blockbuster heaven with ticket sales hitting pay dirt at $29 million and some chump change.

But, when you take a gander at box office sales racked up over the past few weeks - and take note of the feature films that nabbed 'em - it is quite evident that the movie-going public is pining for a thrilling screen adventure on a limited budget.

For example, three weeks ago - "Burn After Reading" - opened with strong sales at $26 million when no great contenders were in the running that weekend.

As predicted, "Burn" tickets floundered when "Lakeside Terrace" opened its doors the following weekend.

The action-adventure about a corrupt cop snatched up the bulk of available movie ticket moolah for the taking around the country this past week.

Then - the "Eagle Eye" soared into movie houses - and the audiences flip-flopped again.

Yup, savvy filmgoers turned their backs on both the Comedy "Burn" and the thriller "Lakeside Terrace" to settle into comfy theatre environs to catch the spy thriller from Dreamworks starring Shia LaBoeuf.









What does all this tell 'ya?

Film buffs are in a lethargic state.

There's not enough cash to spring on all the movie offerings, so they're being selective, I guess.

Dribs and drabs, that's how I'd characterize the ailing movie business, right now.

What's the next big weekend hit?

Whatever opens with a name star in the next few weeks, I suppose.

Gambling on which movies will be a hit or miss makes more sense than betting on the big sports leagues these days.

5 to 1, I'm right!