Jackie

7.7 out of 10 – Above Average! Click the link below to learn more: https://latheatrebites.com/hollywood-fringe-2023-jackie-the-broadwater-review/... full review

Writing this review was a bit challenging for me because I don't typically enjoy biographical fiction. After almost feeling nauseous while watching Netflix's "Blonde," I was hesitant to see Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wearing Marilyn Monroe's wig and recreating "Happy birthday, Mr. President." However, I acknowledge that this issue stems from my personal preferences rather than problems with the production itself. The show is well-crafted. How do people perceive the U.S. first lady? Instead of focusing on their inner political selves, intellect, empathy, relationships, and personal lives, we tend to emphasize what they wear and how beautiful they look. This production disrupts that tendency. Everleigh Brenner fearlessly changes costumes, w... full review

An interesting theoretical look into Jackie Kennedy's psyche and the relationship between fashion and identity.... full review

Jackie is an interesting play. Growing up knowing only about this icon through the news but hearing rumors and stories about her and her experiences made this a play I wanted to see. The dialogue of the play all done by one talented actress gives us a glimpse of the cage that Jackie lived in. It seemed all she had to distance herself from the prying eyes of the world was her signature style and attitude. Both distant and intimate. I very much enjoyed this show and like that it was done at Hollywood Fringe because a play like this is not performed much and it was fun to watch.... full review

This is the kind of show I love seeing at Fringe festivals. I was completely unaware of this work and I'm thrilled to have experienced it. An intimate portrayal of an infamous woman. As if in a Charlie Kaufman movie, we are thrust through a portal into Jackie Kennedy's brain. ... full review

An expertly directed, almost Shakespearean exploration of Jackie in the aftermath of her life. ... full review

A fascinating show that was well performed, beautifully designed, and thoughtfully staged. The script moves like a fast-paced stream of consciousness that performer Everleigh Brenner seamlessly commands, moving from thought to thought with authenticity and specificity. ... full review

A compelling, intense show about the immortal Jackie. ... full review

This was a wonderful look into the mind of someone who's opinion rarely gets showcased, and I absolutely ate it up!! This show felt like it was just me and Jackie, and Jackie was spilling all her tea to me, her best friend. So fun. It was witty and thoughtful and I loved it!! ... full review

A superb, Shakespearean exploration of one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th century, and what made her so recognizable - I truly believe that this show will go down as one of the best things to come out of this year's Fringe, as well. ... full review