“The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,” a play about the late Apple CEO currently being performed in Los Angeles, has extended its run to June 5, past its original April 10 closing date.
The play, which stars Greek-American Alex Lyras, focuses on the controversy of globalization through the rise and fall and resurrection of Apple, illuminating how Apple’s former CEO and his obsessions shape our lives. It follows the trail all the way to China to investigate the factories where millions toil to make iPhones and iPads, shining a light on the very human price we pay for high-tech toys.
“Agony and the Ecstasy” has been somewhat controversial due to its topic and sensitivity towards Apple and its former CEO. It has also received tons of buzz, having been performed over 40 times around the world in many languages.
Lyras has acted on the stage in both New York and Los Angeles. His first solo performance in “desperelics” led to a television development deal with NBC. He produced and acted in the indie feature “Mona,” winner of Best Picture at the 2008 Malibu Film Festival. He will also be featured in the upcoming “Heterosexuals,” written and directed by Robert McCaskill, who is directing the LA version of “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.”
Additional performances through June 5 are as follows:
Sunday @ 7 pm: April 28 only
Wednesdays @ 8 pm: April 10; May 15, 22, 29; June 5 (dark April 17 & 24, May 1 & 8)
WHERE:
Theatre Asylum
6320 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
(1½ blocks west of Vine)
CONTACT:
800-838-3006 or agonyecstasy.brownpapertickets.com/
TICKETS:
General admission: $20
Students (w/valid ID) & Seniors: $15
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