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Ann: an Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards

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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 206 reviews

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ANN: AN AFFECTIONATE PORTRAIT OF ANN RICHARDS is a play with Emmy® Award-winning stage and screen actress Holland Taylor. A hilarious and inspiring evening of theater celebrating a beloved daughter of Texas, Taylor hopes ANN will "bring a magical touch to the past and the present, swirling them together as only the theatre can do, and leaving the audience with an enhanced sense not only of a person and a time, but of themselves."

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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 206 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful!

    by Goldenpaw on 12/6/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Amazing! What a pleasure to watch Holland Taylor transform into Ann Richards. She is such a talented writer and actor! I hope"Ann" has a long a successful run...

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Incredible

    by hzea on 12/6/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    A one woman play might strike fear in many---how can she possibly keep your attention for 1.5 hours? And yet she does---and does incredibly well. With wit, comedy, and style, this play kept us entralled and riveted. Afterwards, our group admitted it was one of the plays we have seen in many years. Whole-heartedly recommend!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ann was touching & interesting

    by ZivaNix on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Holland Taylor carried the show, and included footage and events from Ann's life. She deftly presented "life according to Ann" without excuses, and captured the toughness combined with the humanity.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ann

    by TiggerTheater on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Absolutely excellent show! She does a fabulous job. I truly enjoyed "getting to know" Ann Richards and only wish I had known this much about her while she was alive. She did so much for women and with such humor and grace. Anyone would enjoy this show: touching, funny, historical. I'd love to see it again. Don't miss this!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    "Ann" was hilarious!

    by Dolonna on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    It was amazing how brilliantly Holland Taylor portrayed Ann Richards. She even looked a lot like Ann. A number of years ago I was fortunate enough to see a presentation by Ann Richards in person, and Holland was certainly "right now!" It was interesting to learn more about Ann's background and how she got to be governor of Texas and what her time in office was like. I love strong women, and I thoroughly enjoyed this play!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ann was superb!

    by formertexan on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Having lived in Texas during Ann Richard's governorship (I did vote for her and was elated when she won!) I was blown away by Holland Taylor's portrayal of Ann. It was like being there with Ann. She was indeed a remarkable "ordinary" woman and Holland got her down perfectly. The only thing that caught my attention is that I think Ann would have said "God love you" rather than "God bless you". Southern women say "God love you." We have only been asking God to Bless us (America) since Dubya's time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Holland Taylor brings Ann Richards to life!

    by Abigaildee on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Holland Taylor does an outstanding job of portraying Ann Richards. She captures her southern charm, wit and "just get it done - damn it!" attitude. The show was interesting and laugh out loud funny. I really loved it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Outstanding, Miss Taylor deserves the Tony. She has Ann Richards down in every way.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Ann was a real delight

    by ChicagoFun2 on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Having lived in TX while Ann Richards was the governor the show was oh so her. I met her at a fundraiser and she was every bit then the same as the actress was in the theatre. She was very much a real person politician as any will ever be and was always funny. Each day would pass and you would wonder what she did or said that day and the play was filled with great humor in the same way. Holland"s Portrayal of Richards was uncanny in every way. At times I thought wow she looks and acts so much like the real Ann Richards. My friend with me had heard of her through national politics but has never been to TX and so he did not know her as I did. His comment was "what a character she was if she was really like that ...was well worth the money for anyone" and as he said "particularly so for a political junkie" Go I know you will like it.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    An excellent show!!

    by Rubes1 on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Holland Taylor was amazing......a one person showstopper! Amazing that one person could remember so much!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible.

    by PRSF on 12/5/11Bank of America Theater - Chicago

    Short and sweet, one of the best shows I have seen. Makes you starve for all the information about Ann you can get your hands on. Holland Taylor is truly incredible. I was lucky enough to see this show in Chicago and will definitely see it again on Broadway.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Miss Ann

    by Mawaga on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    I lived in Texas during most of the Ann Richards years and was a huge fan. It was a pleasure to see the research and passion that Holland Taylor put into this project to bring Ann back to life for us. The one liners and wit were why I wanted to see this, and I was not disappointed. My only regret is that there is only one Ann and no one could capture her larger than life persona. Mis Taylor came very close.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by MaryJohn on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Holland Taylor is magnificent as actor and playwright. She has created a great tribute to a great woman. A wonderful one-woman show. And a wonderful, intimate theatre.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Ann was very enjoyable

    by Milw on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Liked Ann Richards very much. Enjoyed hearing someone with her liberal philosophy. Good script. Excellent actress. Felt a little long. I'd have considered ending the show with the line that was something like: It doesn't have to be all about you.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Ann: an Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards

    by AnnElmdale on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    I thought Holland Taylor did a fabulous job portraying Ann Richards. I really felt like I was in the presence of Gov. Richards! I am so pleased I had the opportunity to see this before it heads to NYC.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Loved Ann Richards

    by wykola on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    From start to finish Holland Taylor is Ann Richards. It is an amazing American Story of what you can acomplish and overcome. really a democrat from Texas !!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/5/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Excellent portrayal of a grand lady. Well written and performed by Holland Taylor. Fast moving and entertaining.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Holland Taylor is FANTASTIC!

    by hunnylvr on 12/4/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    We went to see this play after watching The Rosie Show when she interviewed Holland and raved about the show. I got online and immediately bought tickets after watching the interview. I was beyond impressed with Holland's performance, and I have since developed a great admiration for her as a woman, writer and actor. This was a truly brilliant, touching, and funny look at what a strong woman can be. It was, to use a cliche, inspiring. Holland was flawless, and for the couple of hours we watched, I almost forgot she wasn't really Ann Richards. What more can you ask for? I truly hope this show makes it to Broadway as it certainly deserves to. If you can catch the show there, by all means, don't miss it.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Holland Taylor was Remarkable as Ann

    by travelczarina on 12/4/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Holland Taylor played Ann so well that I forgot it was Holland and not Ann Richards. She had the accent and mannerisms down pat. While the story was realistic, in my opinion, it went long. The play seemed to start dragging around the middle of the second act,

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Good Characterization

    by Anonymous on 12/4/11Bank of America Theatre - Chicago

    Interesting, witty and informative about the real Ann Richards.