Brangelinnifer Takes the Stage

By Suzy Evans in Arts & Entertainment on Aug 14, 2009 9:40PM

Once upon a time there was the perfect couple: Brad and Jen. Then along came a woman, Angie, who broke them up. The End.

Why are we still talking about this almost five years later? Now the story has made it to the stage, tainting the high cultural imprint of our fair city. The Tragedy of Jennifer, Brad and Angelina (Thank God they didn’t call it Brangelinnifer.) is part of Blackbird Theatre Company’s inaugural season. However, the show is cleverly marketed as “As performed by the Members of Blackbeard Theatre in their Last Production Due to the Recession.” We’re not sure if they’re kidding because the show revolves around a struggling theater company or if they’re really closing after their first season. They wouldn’t be the first.

The performance should provide some good laughs for all the pop culture junkies out there. However, remember the show’s a tragedy and the telling is serious. Um, yeah right.

The Tragedy of Jennifer, Brad and Angelina opens tonight at the Side Project (1439 W. Jarvis Ave) and runs through Sept. 6.