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ACT Theatre Presents Das Barbecu

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Seattle Opera originally commissioned this comic adaptation of Wagner's Ring Cycle in 1991. This year, The Ring returns—and so, lest we take it too seriously, does Das Barbecü. It's a lightening-paced musical that grafts the plot of Götterdämmerung onto the plains of Texas. Big hair, big hats, and wonderful music—including an infectious ode to guacamole and a tender ditty entitled "Hog Tie Your Man"—make this show a blast for opera buffs and anybody who just loves a good time.

"The delicious fun of Das Barbecü is the deadpan way it superimposes the weirdest ancient Germanic lore onto a batch of down-home, straight-shootin' folk." —Seattle Times

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REVIEWS & PREVIEWS

User-Submitted Reviews

Seattle Gay News Review by Milton W. Hamlin Thursday, August 27, 2009 ACT promised a \"hootin\' \'n\' hollerin\'\" production with a heavy dose of cornpone, and that\'s exactly what it delivered. (read article) Teen Tix Blog Review by Anna B. Thursday, August 13, 2009 It’s an amazing show—confused fiancés, meddling parents, dancing triplets, a spiteful dwarf—these all make for quite an entertaining plotline. (read article) Seattle Theater Examiner Review by Rosemary Jones Thursday, August 13, 2009 This musical is an ensemble piece and there\'s no single star, just a whole constellation of extraordinary talent. (read article) Seattle Performing Arts Examiner Review by Marsha Kuykendall Monday, August 10, 2009 a thoroughly engaging stand-alone piece, full of wit and charm and easily a match to popular larger-scale musical productions. (read article) Broadway Hour Seattle Review by Kacey Shiflet Monday, August 10, 2009 the costume changes and acting choices are so crisp, it’ll take you half of Act 1 to realize the people don’t just happen to look alike. (read article) Broadway World Review by Jay Irwin Thursday, August 13, 2009 The show is just one great big ball of hilarity and should not be missed. (read article) Seattle Times Review by Misha Berson Monday, August 10, 2009 the performers kept the show moving apace, handling multiple roles and a rough dozen snappy Warrender-Luigs musical numbers with aplomb. (read article)

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COMPLETE SCHEDULE

  Friday, July 31, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Wednesday, August 5, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Friday, August 7, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Tuesday, August 11, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm   -  
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  Friday, August 14, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Friday, August 21, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Friday, August 28, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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  Friday, September 4, 2009 from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
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  Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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  Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
      Venue: Falls Theatre
  Sunday, September 6, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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