Two Pianos Four Hands

They learn to play the piano and endure pushy parents, eccentric teachers, endless hours of repetitive practice, and stage fright.At the encouragement of the associate artistic director of Tarragon Theatre, Andy McKim, the two realized their similar stories and began conceptualizing ideas for the play.[4] In 1994, Dykstra and Greenblatt formed the production company "Talking Fingers" to further develop and workshop the play, which was originally 25 minutes long.This included an extended three-month production, first performed on October 5, 1999, at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End, and a multi-week engagement in Japan.In August 2021, Mirvish Productions announced a special limited engagement of 2P4H, that will star Dykstra and Greenblatt for the first time since the creators retired from the show in 2013.[17] The National Arts Centre in Ottawa also opened a production of the show, which starred Reza Jacobs and Max Roll, and was directed by Greenblatt.[18] The final performance of the 'farewell tour' starring Dykstra and Greenblatt was recorded live at the Citadel Theatre in November 2013, and released for sale in early 2014.Lawrence ended the review, writing, "For the uninitiated be prepared for a show filled with humor and heartbreak and some beautiful music all done in perfect harmony."[27] In a review of the Ottawa production, Ryan Pepper praised the show's relatability and appeal to broader audiences, with a constant stream of humour mixed with some heartfelt moments.
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