"Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?"
Screen legend Kathleen Turner (Body Heat, Romancing the Stone, Roger Rabbit) and Matthew Rys (Brothers and Sisters) headline L.A. Theatre Works Audie Award nominated production of the coming of age classic The Graduate. Ms Turner with her gravelly, sexy voice breathes sultry, seductive life into the character of Mrs. Robinson while Rys brings youthful exuberance and energy. Both play well off of each other and the whole cast gives a sterling performance which captivates from start to finish. This well written stage/audio adaptation of the original book and screenplay hits the mark. The Graduate is a delightfully entertaining and funny comedy-drama. Without a doubt it's an irresistible listening pleasure.
Benjamin Braddock has just returned home to Southern California after graduating from a college on the east coast. Having no aim or goal in life his well meaning parents desire set him on a course - go to graduate school or begin a career. So to celebrate his return home and kick off his next phase in life his parents throw a party. As the party winds down Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's law partner, asks Benjamin to drive her home. Upon arriving at her residence she invites him in and attempts to seduce him. From here a series of unforgettable events unfold. Not long after Benjamin becomes involved in an affair with Mrs. Robinson he falls in love with her daughter Elaine. From here the sparks really fly.
So here's to you Mrs. Robinson...
From L.A. Theatre Works:
An American classic adapted for the stage, starring Kathleen Turner as Mrs. Robinson and Matthew Rhys as Benjamin Braddock. A fresh-faced college grad returns home, diploma in hand, to seek an answer to that age old question: “Now what?” Lacking any clear career path, he falls prey to the original “cougar”, the predatory Mrs. Robinson, wife of his father's business partner. But it’s Mrs. Robinson’s daughter who captures his heart.
Includes and interview with the star of The Graduate, screen legend Kathleen Turner.
Cast:
Kathleen Turner as Mrs. Robinson
Matthew Rhys as Benjamin Braddock
Bruce Davison as Mr. Braddock
John Getz as Mr. Robinson
Jamison Jones as Hotel Clerk and others
Devon Sorvari as Elaine Robinson
Linda Purl as Mrs. Braddock
http://www.latw.org/audio/titles/graduate.html
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