Cleo is a 21st-century theatrical play by Lawrence Wright based on the filming of the 1963 movie "Cleopatra" during which Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton participated. The play focuses on their relationship.
It has been represented by English actor Richard Short as Burton portraying Mark Anthony, and by Lisa Birnbaum as Taylor portraying Cleopatra.
Cleo premiered in April 2018 at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, and was directed by Bob Balaban.
References
- Hoinski, Michael (30 March 2018). "This Movie Romance Scandalized a Nation. Now It's a Drama Onstage". New York Times. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
External links
- "Cleo" at The Alley Theatre April 6-April 29, 2019 . Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- Fierberg, Ruthie; Playbill "Richard Short Proves His Theatre Credentials", March 26, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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