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SUMMARY:Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE
DESCRIPTION:Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nApril 5 – May 3\, 2025\nBy Neil Simon\nDirected by James Rice\nNeil Simon is at it again in the awesomely funny comedy GOD’S FAVORITE! Successful businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern day ‘Job’ with a loving wife\, two clueless but supportive younger children\, and a household staff. But he is exasperated with his wise-cracking and seemingly apathetic oldest son. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse\, he is visited by Sidney Lipton\, a.k.a. A Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff)\, with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and tests of faith fly fast and furious as Simon spins a comedy like no other in this hilarious contemporary morality tale. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON MAY 3\, 2025 \nAGE LIMIT\nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \n*Preview night is $10 for those purchasing tickets over the phone or in person\, there is a $3 service fee for those purchasing online. \nThis Show Contains:\n\nFlashing Lights and Loud Sounds\nCelestial Wagers\nDivine Wrath\nProdigal Sons Returning\nThe Heartbreak of Psoriasis\nThe Aftermath of a House Fire\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 20 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 30 mins.\nThank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! \n \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 1: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 2: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 3: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 4: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 5: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 6: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 7: Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 8: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\, Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 9: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 10: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 11: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 12: Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 13: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\, MIDDLE ROW: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, FRONT: Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n		\n\nCAST:\n\nLee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\nCharlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\nSamantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\nJessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\nSean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\nGeraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\nStephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\nAmanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)
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