2008 Woodie Awards
Make a date with Morrie at the Colonial
Carey Purcell
Issue date: 10/27/05 Section: Arts and Entertainment
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The cover of the book Tuesdays With Morrie reads, "An old man, a young man and life's greatest lesson." The statement is simple, and so is its message. While the poster for the play of the same name does not display this phrase, the sentiment is there.
The adaptation of Mitch Albom's bestseller, currently being performed at the Colonial Theatre, is entertaining and amusing, and also sweet and sad. It is not political or religious, social or economic, but simply the story of two friends and how they change each other.
Albom first met Morrie Schwartz in college when Morrie was his teacher, mentor and friend. Albom took every class Morrie taught, and spent much of his free time in his office. At graduation, Morrie asks Mitch to promise to stay in touch.
Mitch, however, does not keep that promise. Instead, as he apologetically says to the audience: "Life happened."
It is 16 years later, when Mitch sees Morrie on Ted Koppel's "Nightline," that he learns his old teacher is dying of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease), and gets in touch with him.
By visiting with Morrie again, Mitch begins to rethink his life. A successful freelance sports journalist, he writes for at least five publications. His life is fast-paced and frantic, rushing from game to game and deadline to deadline.
Initially, he barely has the time to sit and talk with his professor for more than 20 minutes, and during the visit his cell phone rings on repeated occasions.
In a subsequent phone conversation, Morrie asks Mitch, "Are you at peace with your life? Are you trying to be as human as you can be?"
These questions, quickly shrugged off by Mitch in the beginning, continue to haunt him long after he leaves Morrie's house. He thinks of them later while working on various assignments on the job, and when considering his answers, quickly decides to return to Morrie for a second visit.
Mitch's conversations with Morrie span various topics. Happy to share his thoughts with his old student, Morrie explains his views on life, death, love and happiness.
The adaptation of Mitch Albom's bestseller, currently being performed at the Colonial Theatre, is entertaining and amusing, and also sweet and sad. It is not political or religious, social or economic, but simply the story of two friends and how they change each other.
Albom first met Morrie Schwartz in college when Morrie was his teacher, mentor and friend. Albom took every class Morrie taught, and spent much of his free time in his office. At graduation, Morrie asks Mitch to promise to stay in touch.
Mitch, however, does not keep that promise. Instead, as he apologetically says to the audience: "Life happened."
It is 16 years later, when Mitch sees Morrie on Ted Koppel's "Nightline," that he learns his old teacher is dying of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease), and gets in touch with him.
By visiting with Morrie again, Mitch begins to rethink his life. A successful freelance sports journalist, he writes for at least five publications. His life is fast-paced and frantic, rushing from game to game and deadline to deadline.
Initially, he barely has the time to sit and talk with his professor for more than 20 minutes, and during the visit his cell phone rings on repeated occasions.
In a subsequent phone conversation, Morrie asks Mitch, "Are you at peace with your life? Are you trying to be as human as you can be?"
These questions, quickly shrugged off by Mitch in the beginning, continue to haunt him long after he leaves Morrie's house. He thinks of them later while working on various assignments on the job, and when considering his answers, quickly decides to return to Morrie for a second visit.
Mitch's conversations with Morrie span various topics. Happy to share his thoughts with his old student, Morrie explains his views on life, death, love and happiness.
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