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The Hills of California Reviews

Jez Butterworth's new family drama arrives on Broadway direct from London.

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The New York Times

"A relentlessly entertaining new play."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

Variety

"A dream of a Broadway drama."

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Frank Rizzo

"I never wanted this riveting show to end."

Chicago Tribune

Chris Jones

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4.5
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Interesting show, at times difficult to understand
"Well-acted. A fair part of the dialogue was difficult to understand due to the accents"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 28, 2024

About The Hills of California

In the sweltering heat of a 1970s summer, the Webb sisters return to their childhood home in Blackpool, an English seaside town, where their mother Veronica lies dying upstairs. Gloria and Ruby now have families of their own. Jill never left. And Joan? No one’s heard from her in twenty years… but Jill insists that their mother’s favorite won’t let them down this time.

The run-down Sea View Guest House is haunted by bittersweet memories of amusement park rides and overdue bills. Back in the 1950s, each night the girls rehearse their singing act, managed by their fiercely loving single mom. But when a record producer offers a shot at fame and a chance to escape, it will cost them all dearly. With stunning design and glorious music, The Hills of California is “a rich, funny, brilliantly layered drama.” (Financial Times).

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