Monday-Wednesday, June 27-29, 7 pm
Thalian Hall Main Stage
Wednesday, June 29, 4 pm
The Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, MarnieMinervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others – as well as her own – and find a new purpose in life. (Rated PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes)
“You root for Marnie, even when it's clear why Lori struggles with her, and you hear her persistent voice in your head for a while afterward - reminding you, perhaps, to give your own mother a call.” – Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
“With Sarandon in the title role, Scafaria has a winner: The actress tackles Marnie headlong, with heart and soul, trolling the fancy outdoor shopping mall for products to buy and for people to intercept and hang on to.” – Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer