Sixties London to Be Explored in Kennedys' How Did You Meet the Beatles?

By Andrew Gans
Mom, How Did You Meet the Beatles? is the title of a new work from Adrienne Kennedy and her son, Adam P. Kennedy.
Subtitled "A True Story of London in the 1960's," the theatre piece will be presented Jan. 15, 2007, at Joe's Pub. In the production playwright Adrienne Kennedy, according to press notes, "chronicles her search for fame and fortune in 1960's London, where she encountered Laurence Olivier, James Baldwin, Ricki Houston, various British writers and, of course, the Beatles." Show time is 7 PM.
Adrienne Kennedy is the recipient of three Village Voice Obie Awards for her plays Funnyhouse of a Negro, June and Jean in Concert and Sleep Deprivation Chamber. She co-authored the latter with son Adam P. Kennedy, who is the CEO of Kennedy Promotions LLC. The Signature Theatre Company also devoted its 1995-1996 season to Adrienne Kennedy's work.
Joe's Pub is located within the Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. Tickets, priced at $20, are available by calling (212) 967-7555 or by visiting www.joespub.com.