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`Enchanted April' showers warmth.(NEWS)

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From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
Date: 20040921
Author:Royce, Graydon

Byline: Graydon Royce; Staff Writer

One might say "Enchanted April" is a lightweight vehicle born on sentiment, cheap laughs and ultimate predictability. That assessment would, however, miss the engaging, life-affirming transformation that happens in Matthew Barber's romantic comedy. Adapted from a 1922 book by Elizabeth von Arnim, "April" embodies the best qualities of that month - warmth, sunlight and the promise of new life.

Park Square Theatre has opened its season with a winning production of this lovely little piece. Director Mary Finnerty paces the episodic story ...

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