Walnut Street Theatre's Good People
GOOD PEOPLE takes you to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, where this month's paycheck covers last month's bills and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an old fling that made it out of Southie might be her ticket to a fresh new start. But is this apparently self-made man secure enough to face his humble beginnings? Margie is about to risk what little she has left to find out. This new American play is a smart, funny and suspenseful story about people who succeed and the GOOD PEOPLE that help them do it.
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Anonymous
Great Show! Highly recommend! .........................................................
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mcgluke
This is a one joke show. The acting was solid, but the story line too thin.
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Eagle75
The lead actress was great. She deserves to be on Broadway
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DrSR
This was an excellent production. It had been on my "to do" list for quite some time, and I was happy to have caught it prior to the last Walnut performance. If you need a good laugh this is the play for you. Warning - there is some swearing for those with sensitivities.
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Anonymous
The acting and sets were great, but I found the story less compelling than I had hoped.
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Clairsie
I thoroughly enjoyed "Good People" .. and being from Boston, I found it extra special, since I was familiar with Southie and all the other places mentioned. I thought the casting was great (although I think they over-did the Boston accent a bit) and the story very touching -- sad as well as very funny. It is one of those great plays that stay on your mind long after the closing curtain.
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Lynn1717
Play was rather weak; lead actress did not seem to fit the role.
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Anonymous
Excellent production. Acting was amazing. I would recommend it.
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positive12
The only things I liked was very good acting by the person who played the female lead character, and the stage design. Other than that, the subject was based on pretty standard social class differences, and it was a pain in the ear to have to listen to south Boston accents.
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Anonymous
The play was great. Very thought-provoking multifaceted story line with just the right balance of comedy. The acting was superb!!
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girlfromsouthmain
The characters were excellent in their portrayal. The dialogue was crisp, witty, and connected. It reminded me of an Oscar Wilde play. I would recommend this play to all audiences, possibly over the age of 14 due to language.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - 03/15/2013
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TCMCWT
I brought my mom for her birthday. She grew up in Roxbury, which is a very close neighbor to Southie in Boston. We loved the show. It's a great depiction of the people of that area. We both saw and heard the voices of many relatives through the actors on stage. That Southie accent is a tough one to imitate without it sounding ridiculous, but they nailed it! Especially Dottie, Jeane and Margaret! I think everyone from that area knows someone named Dottie and the way the actors pronounced "Dottie" was perfect! Thanks for a fun night to celebrate my mom's birthday.
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maddogmonkey
i highly recommend good people to all people, the cast is amazing in particular julie czarnecki who aced the southie lingo and put a whole lot of zest into a character which had to have it in order to make story work. definetely makes you think about your self and your decisions while entertaining the heck out of you!!!!
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RickAl
Very nicely written & performed. There is something in this performance with which everyone can identify, as it's all about relationships: the good, the bad, & the ugly!
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Anonymous
Well-written and well-performed play that bring humor to serious social situations.
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Anonymous
The show had you laughing from start to finish. The cast in this play were fantastic. I would recommend this show.
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EventWatcher2
The acting was good. The premise of the story disturbing. I felt the story was bringing to shame someone who was trying to make a better life. The "Good People" call it "luck" and they say that one's success is made possible by them........they made excuses and seem to be best at wallowing in "their own misfortune" . I wished for a happier ending...one that would address people achieving a better life by helping others and by putting their mind to it.
Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - 03/15/2013
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