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When the Soviet hammer falls on Prague Spring, Jan returns to his native city to rescue two things, socialism and his mother. His only luggage: a suitcase full of rock albums. This show won raves on Broadway, and it's no wonder—Stoppard's writing, like the best music, invigorates your mind along with your spirit.

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When the Soviet hammer falls on Prague Spring, Jan returns to his native city to rescue two things—socialism and his mother. His only luggage: a suitcase full of rock albums. This show won raves on Broadway, and it's no wonder—Stoppard's writing, like the best music, invigorates your mind along with your spirit. The relationship of self to state and of body to mind are just some of the ideas he explores, with help from Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, and many others.

"Astounding, funny, wise and triumphant. Rock 'N' Roll renews your awareness that history is what happens while we live our day-to-day lives. I left the theater feeling elated." —New York Magazine

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REVIEWS & PREVIEWS

User-Submitted Reviews

Seattle Gay News Review by Miryam Gordon Thursday, October 29, 2009 The production side of the play is a vibrant, vigorous dance, with strong actors and powerful emotions. (read article) Seattle Weekly Review by Margaret Friedman Thursday, October 22, 2009 Three cheers for emotional ambiguity, complexity, and the overt acknowledgment of unfairness! (read article) The Stranger Review by Brendan Kiley Thursday, October 22, 2009 ACT\'s quality cast gives it a rich, human glow. (read article) Seattle PostGlobe Review by Gianni Truzzi Thursday, October 22, 2009 Matthew Floyd Miller excellently tracks the carefree and idealistic Jan toward his later brittleness. (read article) SunBreak Review by Jeremy M. Barker Thursday, October 22, 2009 A swansong to the Sixties and buys into all the tired cliches about the power of music, particularly the sort that appeals to Baby Boomers. (read article) Seattle Theater Examiner Review by Letitia Harmon Thursday, October 22, 2009 This production is alive with interesting characters, real meaning, and - let\'s face it - really awesome music. (read article) TeenTix Blog Review by Atanis K. Thursday, October 22, 2009 It’s a powerful and unforgettable experience that you’ll be talking about for days after. (read article) SeattleActor.com Review by Jerry Kraft Thursday, October 22, 2009 I had the feeling that “Rock and Roll”, much like rock and roll itself, thinks it is much more powerful and much more influential than it really is. (read article) Broadwayworld.com Review by Jay Irwin Thursday, October 22, 2009 The cast at ACT manages Stoppard\'s usual witty and engaging dialogue with ease and turns in a stunning ensemble performance. (read article) Broadway Hour Seattle Review by Andrew J. Perez Thursday, October 22, 2009 Rock n’ Roll truly is a spectacular show that will not come around often. (read article) Seattle Times Review by Misha Berson Thursday, October 22, 2009 The strong cast, and Matthew Smucker\'s savvy set make Beattie\'s brisk, in-the-round staging feel organic. (read article) Seattle Fine Arts Examiner Review by Steve Clare Thursday, October 22, 2009 The play is extremely well-executed, from the outstanding performances to the interesting set changes. (read article)

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COMPLETE SCHEDULE

  Friday, October 9, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm   -  
  Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Friday, October 16, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   -  
      Venue: Allen Theatre
  Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Friday, October 23, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Friday, October 30, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
  Friday, November 6, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

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