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Pomp, circumstance
Lincoln audiences have struck again. . .true to form.
Lincoln Broadway League brought the traveling company
of Paul Sills' Story Theatre to Pershing Auditorium Monday.
At the auditorium, the troupe was greeted by a new divider
drape which gives the auditorium much-needed intimacy and a
small, unenthusiastic audience.
One probelm was that, unfortunately, the majority of the
Lincoln Broadway; LeSguTls made up of those who look upon
theatrical performances as "social events" rather than
entertainment.
Most were concerned with what Mrs. Whatshername was
wearing; or which bar they were just coming from or going to;
or how suave they were.
Story Theatre, itself, didn't help matters either. Story
Theatre is a collection of fables or fairy tales set to folk rock
music. Much of the action is mime. The set is imaginary.
This was just too much to handle for many in the audience.
Where was the heavy, imposing set? What are these grown men
and women doing cavorting around an empty stage reciting
fairy tales? This must be one of those wierd plays we've heard
about.
So, since they couldn't cope with it, much of the audience
left at intermission.
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what con I soy?
For those who stayed, response to the show was anything
but enthusiastic. Unfortunately, these people failed to realize
that the production was entertaining.
Especailly fine was the mime and the coordination between
offstage sound effect and onstage action. Go
characterizations made "Henry Penny," "The Master Thief"
and 'The Golden Goose" the most enjoyable tales.
The problem with most who didn't like Story Theatre, is
that they were too wrapped up in pompous little social
hangups to realize th2t some of the best things in life are
simple and uncomplicated. Like a fairy tale.
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Cinema 1
This week saw the unceremonious passing' of one of
Lincoln's older indoor movie theaters. After approximately 23
years of operation, the Varsity Theatre closed Sunday night.
It gives one a strange feeling to walk by and see the movie
posters down and carpet ripped up.
Deliverance. Burt Reynolds and
John Boight do an incredibly
palpable job of acting in one of the
best films in some time. During an
adventurous, last trip down a
rugged river, four canoers fall prey
to hillbillies, natural disasters and
emotional crises. Performed in a
brilliant, natural setting. A good bet
for several Academy Award
nominations. 13th & P. 1:05,3:05,
5:05, 7:05 and 9:15 p.m. Rated R.
Cinema 2
Jeremiah Johnson. Robert Redford
in violent yet tender movie adapted
from Vardis Fisher's novel,
Mountain Man. 13th & P. 1, 3, 5, 7,
9 p.m. Rater PG.
CooperLincoln
1776. Howard De Silva recreates his
role of Ben Franklin in this
unfortunate film reproducBtion of
the long-running Broadway musical.
The songs are poor, the dialogue
vain and the acting irritating. The
cinematography is the only
interesting part of the movie. 54th
and O. 7, 9:30 p.m. Rated G.
Embassy
Teenage Sex Report. The film that
1 as k ""Where is your daughter
tonight? Who is she with? What is
she doing?" 1730 0. 11 a.m.,
12:45, 2:30. 4:15, 6, 7:45, 9:30,
11:15 p.m. Rated X.
This is the last weekend for the Lincoln Community
Playhouse's A Delicate Balance. Performances are Friday,
Saturday and Sunday nights.
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The world premiere of UNL's Napoleon is Friday with
additional performances Saturday and Feb. 9 8nd 10. The
opera will be presented at Kimball Recital Hall.
Friday night marks the beginning of NBC's new series
Midnight Special, showing from Midnight to 1:30 a.m. Host
for the opening show in Helen Reddy with guests George
Carlin, the Impressions, the Byrds, Don McLean, Rare Earth,
Sam Neely, the Ike and Tina Turner Revue and Curtis
Mayfield
The Union Special Film Committee has antimarijuana
classic, Reefer Madness booked in at Sheldon Art Gallery
Friday at 3, 7 and 9 p.m.
Kenneth Clark's award-winning Civilization, a series on the
history of western civilization will be shown for free at
Sheldon Art Gallery. Starting times are 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Part
l-'The Skin of our Teeth"; Thursday, Part 2-'The Great
Thaw."
Community Concerts is presenting Frula, Yugoslavian Folk
Dance, at Pershing Auditorium Tuesday.
Santana will appear Wednesday night at Pershing
Auditorium. The concert will mark the first time the group has
been to Lincoln. The Fillmore concert begins at 8 p.m.
Comic pianist Victor Borge finds his way to Pershing
Auditorium Thursday. His starting time is also 8 p.m., with
reserved seats only.
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Hollywood
Rainbow Bridge. Jimi Hendrix and
Pat Hartley in an anti-establishment
musical film. Hendrix's last concert.
12th and Q. 2:10. 4:35, 7, 9:25
p.m. Rated R.
State
Across 110th Street. Anthony
Quinn in a brutally striking police
movie. Filmed in New York City.
1415 0. 1, 3, 5, 7,9 p.m. Rated R.
Stuart
The Poseidon Adventure. An epic,
underwater Airport features a
galaxy of stars in a super
melodramatic plot. An iane script,
however swamps nearly all the
high -power stars. Plot generally
concerns itself with the capsizing of
the luxury liner Poseidon and the
struggle of a small group to survive.
Gene Hackman and Ernest
Borgnine hit new lows in major
roles, while Shelly Winters and Jack
Albertson turn in the most
acceptable acting jobs as a
middle-aged Jewish couple. The
lines are not to be believed. 13th
and P. 1, 3:05, 5:15, 7:30 (Friday
only Sneak Preview), 9:40 p.m.
Rated PG.
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Citizen Kane. Orson Welles as
director and star in award winning
story of yellow journalism and
ethics. 12th and Q. 1:40, 4:20, 7,
9:40 p.m. Rated G.
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