A Season that Sizzles!

Blonde Bombshell meets Cultured Intellectual – Guess who wins!

By Garson Kanin

October 29 – November 7, 2004

Junk tycoon Harry Brock uses his ignorant and naive mistress, ex-chorus girl Billie Dawn, a “dumb but savvy blonde,” as a front for his shady deals but finds himself embarrassed to travel in Washington society with his illiterate paramour. Brock hires a journalist who agrees to educate Billie. You will delight at her transformation to a woman of intellect and culture; the Pygmalion-like story is filled with laughs and sexual innuendo. Billie is an apt pupil and the brutish Brock is the loser in the love game in this appealing, deft play.

“A delightful, witty comedy that is still pertinent today.” – Times Union 
 

A Magical Night of Music, Dancing and Ghosts Galore!

Adapted by Del Tenney

Music by Jordan Rudess

Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

November 26 – December 12, 2004

The spirit of the holidays comes to vivid life in this colorful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The whole family will be thrilled by the glorious sets, stunning costumes and eye-popping special effects in this spectacular production.
Travel back in time on an enchanted journey to Victorian England as Ebenezer Scrooge faces his past, present and future. A magical night of music, dancing, ghosts and spiritual redemption your family will never forget. Bring the children, bring the grandchildren and share with them one of the most powerful stories of all time.
“Outstanding! Thoroughly enjoyable!” – The Bergen Record 
 

Two Powerful Performances By Two of America’s Finest Actors. Jack Klugman

By Jeffrey Sweet

March 4 - 13, 2005

The Value of Names is an intriguing look at a relationship devastated by the Hollywood blacklisting of the 1950’s. Set on the patio of a beachside home in Malibu in 1981, Jack Klugman (The Odd Couple, Quincy) plays actor Benny Silverman, star of the hit situation comedy Rich But Happy, whose career was interrupted by the blacklist. His daughter, Norma, has just been cast in a play to be directed by Leo Greshen, the man who testified against Benny before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Suddenly, Benny must deal with the broken relationship he has tried to forget.  
At Norma’s urging, Benny meets Leo, played by Louis Zorich (Mad About You, Brooklyn Bridge). The two men, who were once great friends, but have not spoken to each other in thirty years, confront one another. The Value of Names explores issues of culpability, forgiveness, and how the next generation must deal with the mistakes from the past through a provocative and passionate exchange of ideas. 
“Gripping and poignant, deft and funny!” – Chicago Sun-Times 
 

An Extravaganza featuring International Award-winning Dancers!

Began in a bar, conquered a nation!
Book by Rupert Holmes

April 29 – May 8, 2005

Argentine Tango! West Coast Swing! Two exciting dance forms clash against one another and dance around each other in an exciting, sensual, breathtaking event. With a script by Tony Award-winning playwright, Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Swango explores the intriguing love story between two dancers from different worlds and exposes the odds each must face. Four-time International Swing Dance Champion Robert Royston (Swing!) and Forever Tango choreographer/performer Mariela
Franganillo portray the young lovers whose mutual attraction emboldens them to defy their worlds and create a new and thrilling dance form fusing Argentine Tango and West Coast Swing. Performed by the best National and International Tango and Swing Dancers, the show has received raves by all who have seen it. 
“A magical synthesis. The dancers of both traditions are thrilling!” – The Journal News 

 

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