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Francis Wilson Playhouse

2008-2009 Season

Our 79th Year


Musical

High Society

Sept 4-14 2008

Book by Arthur Kopit Lyrics and
Music by Cole Porter and Susan Birkenhead

High Society - Cole Porter’s songs give this show the style every High Society wedding dreams of having. Two reporters who want to scrape up a “scandal”, an ex-husband, a mischievous sister, and a yacht named “True Love” all figure in this lilting, song and laugh filled extravaganza

Meet the Cast High Society

Drama

Visiting Mr. Green

Oct 2-12,2008

By Jeff Baron

Visiting Mr. Green - Crusty old Jewish widower clashes with rebellious young yuppie. Here is the oddest pair of characters to ever touch your heartstrings, make you laugh and see how good your life really is. Reclusive, bitter Mr. Green has a lesson or two for young “I’m too busy for this” -- and vice-versa.

Meet the Cast Visiting Mr. Green

First Nighters Premier - October 29, 2008

Musical

The Full Monty

Oct 30-Nov 9,2008

Book by Terrance McNally Lyrics and
Music by David Yazbek

The Full Monty - This show is for adults with a playful turn of humor. Dynamic music and dance fill this meaningful story of what six desperate men dare to do to overcome their no-win lives and help Jerry keep custody of his son. The hilarious scheme forces them to triumph over their fears, their nerves and their clothes.

Meet the Cast The Full Monty

 Comedy

A Nice Family Gathering

Dec 4-14, 2008

By Phil Olson

A Nice Family Gathering - It’s the first Thanksgiving after Dad passed away; but Moms got a new boyfriend...will the holiday be sad, nostalgic, angry? Not if Dad’s ghost can help it! This is a funny, healing comedy for the entire family. It’s the story of a man who loved his family so much, he almost told them.

Meet the Cast A Nice Family Gathering

Musical

A Grand Night For Singing

Jan 8-18, 2009

Conceived by Walter Bobbie Lyrics and
Music by Rodgers & Hammerstein

A Grand Night For Singing - Glitz! Glamour! The BEST of Rodgers & Hammerstein in the grandest possible manner! The most lyrical, singable and comical of R&H combined to give you a night of romance and fun. Just say...King & I, South Pacific, Oklahoma, Flower Drum Song, State Fair, Cinderella!

Meet the Cast A Grand Night For Singing

Comedy

Any Wednesday

Feb 12-22, 2009

By Muriel Resnik

Any Wednesday - See love’s laughable complications when a powerful executive, his mistress, a hopeful business associate, and the “WIFE” are all mixed up together by the executive’s new secretary. Just who loves who and how hysterically funny the situation can be is why this show is always a hit.

Meet the Cast Any Wednesday

First Nighters Premier March 11, 2009

Musical

Something’s Afoot

Mar 12-22,2009
Book, Lyrics and
Music by James McDonald, Davis Vos, Robert Gerlach

Something’s Afoot - A merry, musical mystery featuring 10 “victims” stranded in an isolated mansion during a  thunderstorm; death’s mount up but suspicious behavior is being carefully watched by the elderly Miss Tweed. Will she solve this ridiculously funny and satirical mystery before we can guess, “Who done it?”

Meet the Cast Something’s Afoot

Comedy

Kitchen Witches

Apr 16-26, 2009

By Caroline Smith

Kitchen Witches - Think Lucy & Ethel; think Paula Deen meets the Great Chefs of Europe; think laughter and lighthearted fun. Two competing T.V. chefs have battled it out since Dolly married Isobel’s boyfriend, combining their shows could be the best or the worst decision the cable station ever made!

Meet the Cast Kitchen Witches

Beyond the Season -

Comedy The Prisoner of Second Ave May 14-24, 2009

By Neil Simon

The Prisoner of Second Ave - The story of Mel and Edna Edison, a typical husband and wife from the 1970s. Mel loses his job and eventually has a mental breakdown due to his feeling useless. Edna then goes back to work to support them, making Mel feel even worse about the entire situation. The play has a happy ending, but the moral of the story is that the pressures of being in the rat race can eventually drive you nuts.

Meet the Cast The Prisoner of Second Ave