Two Pianos Four Hands

Two Pianos Four Hands, also referred to as 2 Pianos 4 Hands, is a Canadian musical comedy play, written and originally performed by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt. It follows Ted and Richard, two boys who aspire to become famous classical pianists. The play follows their journey from childhood, and as the boys grow older, their competitions and music auditions.

Two Pianos Four Hands. "2 Pianos 4 Hands dazzles with its mirth, wit, fast-paced dialogue, lovable characters and a long list of classic and contemporary musical works. Performances by LaSalle and McGloin are nothing short of outstanding".

Two of the Best in the Neighbourhood is a backstage account of the creation and continued life of the smash hit play 2 Pianos 4 Hands. (This volume also includes the full script of the play.) With contributions from the principal players of this story, including many from co-creator Ted Dykstra, Greenblatt takes us from the genesis of the idea to the blockbuster cross. 2 Pianos 4 Hands Directed by Tom Frey December 11 - 31, 2025 Back by popular demand, get ready for an interlude of music and riotous laughter as Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take us on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists.

The talented duo trade stories about piano lessons, pushy parents, and eccentric teachers while playing everything from Bach to. 2 Pianos 4 Hands. Two-person comedy-drama with music; semi-autobiographical show by the pianists-playwrights Ted Dykstra (b Chatham, Ont 1961) and Richard Greenblatt (b Montreal, 1952 or 1953).

2 Pianos 4 Hands has also been identified as a "musical revue with skits" (San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb 2000). Two Pianos, Four Hands is a charming play and concert rolled into one. Two talented wold-be concert pianists trade stories of their pushy parents, eccentric teachers, endless pressures of practice and all underlie a world of dreams and stardom.

With a dazzling range of characters and a show of piano wizardry, 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a glowing tribute to the magic of music and the quest for greatness. 2 Pianos 4 Hands continues our. 2 PIANOS, 4 HANDS (2P4H) is a warm and funny musical entertainment about two lifetime obsessions with 88 piano keys.

It's a story of aspiring talents, teachers, lessons and competitions - of disappointment and triumph. If you caught 2P4H in its earlier sold-out Toronto runs, you will want to see it again to enjoy its hilarity and charm. 2 Pianos 4 Hands is the story of two young students who dream of making it big as concert pianists.

Ted and Richard both deal with teachers, mentors, parents and friends who influence them along their journey. The play's title, 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, may initially seem unusual, but the reference is immediately apparent for those familiar with classical music and music books. Originally written and performed by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, the play is loosely based on their lives and follows two young aspiring boys, Ted and Richard, in their quest to become famous classical pianists.

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