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Dec 29, 2009 · The Geffen Playhouse is the only theater in Los Angeles to host the internationally lauded performer in the last decade—the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater hosted Jay’s first performance in L.A. in more than ten years for a sold-out run of Jay’s hit show Ricky Jay & His 52 Assistants. Ricky Jay: A Rogue’s Gallery is both more personal and ...
Dec 1, 2009 · An interview with Ricky Jay, whose show "A Rogue's Gallery" runs through 12/6 at the Royal George Theatre Center.
- Whet Moser
Ricky Jay: A Rogue’s Gallery. Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles; 522 seats; $125 top. Production: A Geffen Playhouse presentation of a one-person show in two acts by Ricky Jay. Directed by David ...
Dec 14, 2012 · Roger Ebert. December 14, 2012. 4 min read. I went to see Ricky Jay ‘s new show, “Rogue’s Gallery,” at the Royal George. I’ve seen him more than once before, so I was prepared for an astonishing show. He’s one of the great card manipulators of all time, and he outdid himself. He produced a large foam die, maybe 2x2x2.
Three of Jay's one-man shows, Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants, Ricky Jay: On the Stem, and Ricky Jay: A Rogue's Gallery, were directed by Mamet, who also cast Jay in a number of his films. A collector and historian, Jay was a student and friend of Dai Vernon, whom he called "the greatest living contributor to the magical art." He collected rare ...
Dec 2, 2009 · Ricky Jay performs “A Rogue’s Gallery” at the Royal George Mainstage Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, (312)988-9000, through December 6. RECOMMENDED Ricky Jay opened "A Rogue's Gallery" by reciting a poem that his friend Shel Silverstein wrote for him, in which Jay defends himself against a gun-wielding sore loser with only his playing cards.
Dec 29, 2009 · THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS. Ricky Jay A Rogue's Gallery Written & Performed by. Ricky Jay David Mamet. Director of Prison Operations. Michael Weber Warden. Opening Night: December 29 ...