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    The Pillowman

    Presented by San Jose Stage Company at San Jose Stage Theater

    September 23-October 18, 2009

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    The Pillowman

    A writer whose children’s stories are darker than anything the Brothers Grimm ever dreamed up must decide whether his art is worth more than his life in this pitch-black comedy. Arrested after a series of murders mimicking those in his largely unpublished works, Katurian must defend himself and his mentally disabled brother — the only other person to have read most of his stories — against what passes for justice in an unnamed...

    A writer whose children’s stories are darker than anything the Brothers Grimm ever dreamed up must decide whether his art is worth more than his life in this pitch-black comedy. Arrested after a series of murders mimicking those in his largely unpublished works, Katurian must defend himself and his mentally disabled brother — the only other person to have read most of his stories — against what passes for justice in an unnamed totalitarian state. In this multiple Tony Award-winning play, McDonagh once again offers up his signature blend of domesticity and the macabre in a horrifyingly funny look at the power of the storyteller.


    San Jose Stage Theater

    490 S. 1st Street
    San Jose, CA 95113

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    Tickets:
    $25-$50

    Times:
    Wed & Thurs: 7:30pm
    Fri & Sat: 8pm
    Sun: 2pm

    Phone: 408-283-7142

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    • Event Name: The Pillowman
      4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Can't snooze on this 'Pillow'"
      Review posted by: John mai from San Jose, Oct 15, 2009

      San Jose Stage again 'walks the edge' successfully. Just don't walk in thinking that this is another comedy or musical presentation. Interesting that this is an appropriate 'Halloween Season'... Expand

    • Event Name: The Pillowman
      2.5 out of 5 stars rating "Lacked its Edge"
      Review posted by: Name Withheld from San Francisco, CA , Oct 12, 2009

      It's a very dark, funny and well written play. The acting was solid but lacked the edge it needed to really make you cringe, which is what this play is supposed to do. Often the tension just... Expand

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