"Ann" presented by Stage West

ANN
play program

Well, The Travelling Toe is out and about one more time and with 3 Dear Friends attended the Sunday matinee performance of "Ann" at Stage West. The play is about the wit and wisdom of Texas Governor Ann Richards.  She was Governor from 1991-1995.

Govern Ann Richards

The play was conceived and written by legendary actress Holland Taylor.  She wrote the play with input from family and friends.  The following description is from the official website for the play: 

ANN is a no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious new play brings us face to face with a complex, colorful and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Written and performed by Emmy® Award winner Holland Taylor (“Two and a Half Men"), ANN takes a revealing look at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends and family.

After playing throughout Texas to sold-out audiences, ANN went on to win critical acclaim in Chicago, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and on Broadway at Lincoln Center’s .Vivian Beaumont Theater.........Don’t miss this unforgettable performance that The New York Times has called, “frank, funny and warm. As Ann Richards, Holland Taylor is a FIERY DYNAMO.”

Holland Taylor as Ann

The Ann Richards Play website

We found the play to very funny and entertaining.  Ann Richards was rich in character and full of witty one-liners.

The actress who portrayed Ann was Linda Kay Leonard.  With the wig, make-up and costume she took on the persona of Ann and did an incredible job.

If this play comes your way do see it as it is a nice slice of Texas politics with a lot of laughter thrown in.

Linda Kay Leonard
as
Ann Richards

In the lobby of the theater was a large poster of "Ann" and it was perfect for posing with the no-holds-barred governor.

Stage West