The film version of Network was released in 1976. Peter Finch, William Holden, and Faye Dunaway all won Oscars for their roles. The play version first premiered in November 2017 at the Royal National Theatre.
Howard Beale is a network television anchor. Due to low ratings, he announces on live TV that he is going to kill himself live on air in one week. This leads to a ratings boom where Beale rants his truth to his audience.
James Turano puts on a strong performance as Howard Beale. “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore” he says. Anne Trodden is excellent as Diana Christensen, the producer. Chuck Munro is great as Max Schumacher, the head network executive. The rest of the cast is solid in their supporting roles.
The set is an impressive recreation of a TV studio, complete with real TV cameras and a control booth.
Cost of a ticket: $27.50 (Mondays)
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