The 'stunning' play walks us through a series of Ernestine’s birthdays, ultimately grappling with ideas of destiny, purpose, ...

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At the beginning of City Theatre’s production of “Birthday Candles” — and on protagonist Ernestine Ashworth’s 17th birthday — this is the wish that her mother gives to her, as they ...