The Baltimore Waltz (1990)

by Paula Vogel

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A darkly satirical play written at the height of the AIDS crisis. As a young woman is diagnosed with a mysterious new illness, she and her beloved brother flee to Europe in search of a cure ... and to escape the pain and uncertainty of the future. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Jenny Bacon, Christopher Donahue and Jerry Saslow.… (more)

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kutheatre | Jun 7, 2015 |

Cast: Jenny Bacon, Christopher Donahue, Jerry Saslow.
Description: The Baltimore Waltz, an Obie Award-winning play, centers on Anna, a teacher, and her brother Carl, a librarian. When Anna learns that Carl is terminally ill, she sweeps her brother into a fantasy world. Through the force of her imagination, she takes Carl on a last-wish trip to Europe.

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The Baltimore Waltz and Other Plays by Paula Vogel

Women Playwrights: The Best Plays of 1992 by Marisa Smith

The Actor's Book of Gay and Lesbian Plays by Eric Lane

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A darkly satirical play written at the height of the AIDS crisis. As a young woman is diagnosed with a mysterious new illness, she and her beloved brother flee to Europe in search of a cure ... and to escape the pain and uncertainty of the future. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Jenny Bacon, Christopher Donahue and Jerry Saslow.

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