Blackfriars Theatre is getting a slight jump on the fall theater season with its early-September production of “Shirley Valentine.” However, this production of Willy Russell’s endearing one-character play, anchored by a terrific performance, is not a theatrical hors d’oeuvre. It’s a modest, expertly prepared, and tasty meal. Susan Hopkins plays Shirley Bradshaw (née Shirley Valentine), […]
Shirley Valentine
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Sharing the dream
After 35 years of memorable productions and performances at Blackfriars Theatre, John Haldoupis announced last spring that he would step down as Blackfriars’ artistic director; the 2014-15 season, which starts this weekend with “Shirley Valentine,” will be his last.
