What a glorious garden of wonders the lights of Broadway would be to anyone lucky enough to be unable to read.
—G. K. Chesterton
"Happy Anniversary, Angel! Love, Gino"
Gino Paolucci is throwing a 5th anniversary bash for his beautiful wife, Angel, and you're invited! Join in the outrageous celebration amid the madcap mishaps surrounding the interaction between zany relatives and far-out friends. Angel's daddy is a senator who yearns to promote himself to President of the United States – let the insanity (and the laughter!) begin!!
If you loved "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," don't miss this wacky, over-the-edge audience participation comedy that includes a delectable feast, anniversary cake, music, and dancing.
October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2011
"The Pajama Game"
It's no time for slumber as the Art Park Players roll out "The Pajama Game". Men and management face off women and labor in this romantic musical comedy overflowing with pajamas, love and singing. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful. Sparks fly between the new superintendent and the leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a pay increase, igniting age-old labor conflicts and a battle of the sexes.
February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, March 2, 3, 2012
"Company"
Living single in New York can be hilarious and heartbreaking, even at the same time. And when you’re feeling the heat from all your married friends – and there are 35 candles blazing away on your birthday cake – well, it could be enough to drive a person crazy. Celebrate the insanity, challenges and joys of being alive in “Company”, the musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim. Side by side by side, five married couples, three single women and one charismatic, conflicted bachelor try to balance romance, commitment, friendship and sex in the city that never sleeps. It’s a show-length illustration of the old adage "can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em."
April 27, 28, 29, May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 2012
"The King and I"
There are so many things to whistle a happy tune about in "The King and I" which is musical theater royalty. Cultures clash in this classic tale of a fiery but compassionate British teacher and widow who meets her match in the stubborn King of Siam. "The King and I" tells the story of Anna, a tutor to the king's many children and wives and the King who is deciding how best to bring his country into the new age. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another in this captivating and timeless treasure of wills, wits and wisdom.