JAN 15-25

THE SPITFIRE GRILL

A feisty parolee finds her way to a small town in Wisconsin and starts working at The Spitfire Grill. The diner is for sale but there are no takers, so the owner and staff decide to raffle it off with an essay competition. Soon, mail is arriving and things are definitely cookin’ at the Grill.

“One of the most heartfelt musicals of recent years, as inviting as a warm winter blanket.”
From Talkin’ Off-Broadway
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WILLIE & LOBO RETURN!

It's the world music electric violin and guitar sensations! Tickets sell out fast so get your TODAY!

Monday, Jan 26 at 8 pm
Tickets $25

CALLING ALL SENIORS!
Be a part of "The Players Follies."
Call to reserve your 3-minute spot.You must sing and come prepared with a 1-minute monologue. 941-365-2494.
MONDAY, JAN 5, 2009,
STARTING AT 2 PM

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 Caliber 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 exhilarating aspects of our lives! The Players Theatre invites you to look through our theatrical window and be entertained by our view!


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"

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


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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