Theater Thursday - Dear Jack, Dear Louise

We were given complimentary tickets to Dear Jack, Dear Louise for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. The background information on the show was previously published in our post regarding an earlier production of the show. 

What: Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Where: 59E59 Theatres

              59 E. 59 St.

              New York. NY

Who: Tweens and Up

When: Through February 16, 2025

Dear Jack, Dear Louise is a beautiful heartwarming tale of a couple who meet and fall in love through letters. Accordingly, the majority of the play is told through letters. However, unlike many similarly told stories, the story never gets boring but remains interesting and engaging throughout the show.  

The action of the story takes place during World War II. Jack is a soldier and Louise is an aspiring actress. They are encouraged to write to each other.

The show stars Michael Liebhauser and Alexandra Fortin. Even though the pair doesn't really have much opportunity to interact directly, they share a nice chemistry. Liebhauser's Jack has an inner core of sweetness hidden inside his soldier's fortitude. Fortin's aspiring actress, Louise is a feisty go-getter with a big heart and plenty of spunk. They do a beautiful job of bringing this touching true story of playwright, Ken Ludwig's parents to life gloriously.

And that's our view. For more about Dear Jack, Dear Louise, or to purchase tickets, visit www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/ken-ludwigs-dear-jack-dear-louise.

And that's our view. Tune in Sunday for this week's Sunday Scoop.

Photo credit: All Dear Jack, Dear Louise production photos by Dorice Arden Madronero

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