Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00 PM
In Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE, on an otherwise uneventful night, long-time friends arrive at the front door unannounced and terrified and ask if they can stay. An unexplained fear has gripped them, and they have turned to old friends as their first and last resort. What will they do? Edward A...
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
In Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE, on an otherwise uneventful night, long-time friends arrive at the front door unannounced and terrified and ask if they can stay. An unexplained fear has gripped them, and they have turned to old friends as their first and last resort. What will they do? Edward Albee won the first of his three Pulitzer Prizes for this American classic, an absorbing look into the everyday hopes, fears, and secrets we all so delicately balance. See highlighted dates below for special performances and offers! ‡ ‡ Please note that any performance already listed as discounted is not eligible for additional discounts/offers.
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In Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE, on an otherwise uneventful night, long-time friends arrive at the front door unannounced and terrified and ask if they can stay. An unexplained fear has gripped them, and they have turned to old friends as their first and last resort. What will they do? Edward Albee won the first of his three Pulitzer Prizes for this American classic, an absorbing look into the everyday hopes, fears, and secrets we all so delicately balance. See highlighted dates below for ...
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Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE starts at 2:00 p.m.
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