2008 Parkway Playhouse Theatre Season

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SHE LOVES ME
		Book by Joe Masterhoff Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Music by Joseph Stein Directed by Andrew Gall Based on Parfumerie by Miklos Laszlo “a continuously melodic evening of sheer enchantment and complete escape” –Frank Rich, New York Times recommended for ages 13 and up June 12-21 Sunday Matinee June 15
This endearing musical comedy about unlikely sweethearts, and the eccentric colleagues who aid and abet them, is an intelligent, romantic comedy filled with surprises and quirks. Georg and Amalia can’t stand each other. Intensely competitive clerks in a perfume boutique, they are constantly at odds with one another. Both secretly find solace in an anonymous pen pal – totally unaware that they are actually writing romantic letters to each other.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
		Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse Directed by Christopher Dwyer Suggested by "The Story of The Trapp Family Singers" recomended for ages 5 and up RUNNING FOR THREE WEEKS! June 26-July 13 Sunday Matinee June 29
When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.
NOISES OFF
		By Michael Fryan Directed by Peter Carver “The funniest farce ever written”.-New York Post CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND THEMES. Recomended for mature audiences only. July 17- 26 Sunday Matinee July 20
Hilarity and chaos ensue in Michael Frayn’s ingenious play-within-a-play. Detailing the on and off-stage antics of a third-rate British acting troupe. As actors in this play-within-a-play rehearse, forgotten lines, dropped trousers and lost plates of sardines create onstage pandemonium. Love triangles, petty bickering and ruined affairs lead to pratfalls, flying props and more than one bloody nose. In the end, at the frenetic final performance, everything merges into one perfectly ravaged and wholly uproarious theatrical nervous breakdown
LUNCH AT THE PICCADILLY

		By Clyde Edgerton & Mike Craver Directed by Steve Umberger Based on the novel by Clyde Edgerton Co-produced with the Cape Fear Regional Theatre "Who knew getting old would be this much fun?" “A warm and funny and breezy show that tugs at the heart and the funny bone.” Tim Hager, Up and Coming Magazine “The themes about family and aging are universal.” Roy C. Dicks, Raleigh News and Observer recomended for ages 13 and up July 31-August 9 Sunday Matinee August 3
Clyde Edgerton’s best-selling novel of the same name comes to the stage with the humor, authenticity, and sweetly eccentric characters of the original, plus a few new surprises. The ladies of Rosehaven Convalescence Center have a lot of life left, and they intend to use it. Why should the old folks in nursing homes rock their lives away when they could join forces with churches world-wide and start a “powerful, nation-sweeping movement” to help people? They call themselves The First Breakfast Club, because after 2,000 years of Last Suppers, “we need a First Breakfast to follow it up!”
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

		By William Shakespeare Directed by Woody Hood "I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me." – Beatrice, Much Ado About Nothing, Act I, Scene 1 recomended for audiences aged 13 and over August 15 - 23 Sunday Matinee August 17
No fight is fair when you're a soldier in the war to marry. Words and fiery passions strike more blows than any sword did on the battlefield. Claudio tries to wed Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick spar with fast-talking tongues that tickle as much as they sting. In this match, Cupid's arrow is the ultimate weapon, and everyone is a target.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE

		By Steven Dietz Directed by Andrew Gall "a fun evening that moves quickly, and is guaranteed to please everyone who joins in the game.” —BackStage recomended for ages 13 and over August 29-September 6 Sunday Matinee August 31
"The game is afoot, Watson – and it is a dangerous one!" Sherlock Holmes at the height of his powers is surrounded by all the elements that fans of his exploits have come to expect: danger, intrigue, wit, humor, and surprise. With his trusted companion Doctor Watson at his side, Holmes matches wits with his arch-nemesis, the evil Professor Moriarty, and faces his greatest challenge: a chilling mystery involving a kidnapped diva, scandalous letters, and London's seamy underworld. Winner of the 2007 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play!