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Show 'J. Golden' opens at Backstage Dinner Theater on May 20 In September 1938, J. Golden Kimball, one of the most beloved and well-known general authorities of the LDS Church, was killed in a one-car rollover as he was returning to Utah. Shortly after his death, the following story of his encounter with St. Peter at the Pearly Gates was circulated. It seems that St. Peter approached the tall, thin spirit and sid, "Well, Golden, it looks like we finally got you here." "Yes," replied J. Golden, "but you had to kill rr.e to do it!" So continued the salty legacy of Jonathan Golden Kimball. When the saints knew that Elder Kimball was coming to conference they filled the building. J. Golden spoke to them in down-to-earth fashion. He spoke plainly but poignantly. They knew he understood un-derstood them and they delighted in his messages - most of the time. Duke Major, in association with Golden Productions, is presenting the stage play, "J. Golden," starring Dalin Christiansen at the Backstage Cafe Dinner Theater, located in the Provo Town Square Building, 65 N. University, Provo. The dinner theater opened in March with Marvin Payne's "The Planemaker," followed by Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple." Both productions played to enthusiastic capacity crowds. "J. Golden" opens May 20 and plays for two weekends, May 21, 27 and 28 and two Monday family nights, May 23 and 30. Friday and Saturday nights will offer the dinner menu. Monday nights will offer a variety of refreshments. Family rates will be offered so that families can enjoy this superb production of "J. Golden." Friday and Saturday dinner hour is 6 to 7:15 p.m. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Monday's performances will be at 7 p.m. Call 373-CAFE for reservations. |