2008 Summer Sizzler Series

If The Devil Could Fall In Love

July 17th - July 20th

The Devil falls in love with a NYC novelist and the line separating good and evil is comically blurred! This is hysterical new comedy is the winner of last years “The Plays The Thing”.

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Message from Artistic Director Jeffery Kin:

The Players 79th Season!

Please join The Players Theatre as we present our 79th Season of Entertaining and Engaging Broadway Calibre shows!

This year, the season is themed... “Every window opens to great possibilities!”

We feel that the windows of our world often show us the most exciting and exhilerating aspects of our lives! The Players Theatre invites you to look through our theatrical window and be entertained by our view!


Company!

Company tells the story of five couples and their mutual friend Robert. Robert is turning 35 and seems to have everything…. good looks, charm and a great sense of humor. However, he is single. Robert learns about the wonders (and the pitfalls) of relationships from these various eccentric couples. In the end he realizes that even though relationships rarely turn out like fairy tails, life is still better when you have someone to share it with.

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by George Furth.

“Another 100 People” "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" "The Ladies Who Lunch" "Being Alive" "Side by Side"


Bye Bye Birdie!

Set in the late 1950’s, this classic musical is about the handsome rock star Conrad Birdie (actually based on Conway Twitty who had begun his career in Rock and Roll, not country!) The major plot conflict arises when Conrad is drafted into the army and as a publicity stunt; one lucky fan gets a farewell kiss.

Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Lee Adams. Written by Michael Stewart.

“Put on a Happy Face” "How Lovely to Be A Woman" “Kids” "Honestly Sincere" "Spanish Rose"


Little Women!

Is based on the classic Novel by Louisa May Alcott. It follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in New England during the American Civil War. It is a timeless tale about the power of family, friendship and romance. Maureen McGovern starred in the recent tour.

Music by Jason Howland. Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Written by Allan Knee.

"Days Of Plenty" "Take A Chance On Me" "Better"

Chicago Sun Times "Real People. Finely Structured storytelling"

Columbus Dispatch "This musical offers a chance for the whole family to enjoy a classic together."


The Spitfire Grill!

Based on the wonderful movie by the same title. The story follows a feisty parolee (Percy) who finds herself in a small town in rural Wisconsin. Once there, she finds herself working at The Spitfire Grill and is thrust into the small mindedness of rural life. When the owner divulges the grill is for sale, Percy thinks up a great way to sell it…get an entry fee of $100 and the best essay wins The Grill. The music is based on rural folk music, and has an incredible score that has its roots in country and bluegrass music.

Music and Book by James Valcq Lyrics and book by Fred Alley

"One of the most heartfelt musicals of recent years, its homespun charms as inviting as a warm winter blanket" -Talkin' Off-Broadway

"Spitfire Grill is an upbeat, well-crafted show with an enjoyable score" -Curtain up!


The Importance Of Being Earnest!

This is the classic and clever straight play by famed playwright, Oscar Wilde. It is a wonderful comedy of manners about Jack, and his fictitious younger brother Earnest. This is a bright, funny and fast paced play that is all about the seriousness of society.

Directed by Pamela Wiley


Titanic!

Based on the true story of the Titanic’s maiden voyage. The show touches on survival, class distinction and mankind’s vulnerability in the face of nature. The story follows passengers and crewmembers that actually existed and were aboard the Titanic in 1912.

Music & Lyrics By Maury Yeston. Book by Peter Stone.

"In Every Age" "I Have Dreamed" "Autumn" "No Moon"

This AMAZING musical broke all box office records in NYC and swept the Tony Awards...Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and more!


Smile!

This lighthearted musical chronicles the backstage troubles of a California Young American Miss beauty pagaent. Based on the original film that was directed by Michael Ritchie. The Musical follows Brenda DiCarlo Freelander, an ex-Young American Miss second-runner-up who is coordinating the pageant. Fortunately she has her husband, Big Bob (an RV Salesman) helping her through the week.

Music by Marvin Hamlisch. Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman.

"The Very Best Week Of Our Lives" "Disneyland" "Smile" "There Goes That Girl"

“A swift paced…and thoroughly professional entertainment.” TIME


Thanks all...for the help and support!

Jeffery

Send me an email (which is always the best way to get a hold of me!) at: ArtisticDirector@theplayers.org

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