The House of Blue Leaves
By John Guare
Directed by Steve Taft
October 10, 11 & 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m.
October 12 & 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Strayer-Wood Theatre
Bananas and Bunny and Bombs, oh my! On a not so average day in Sunnyside Queens, a visit from the Pope is sure to be the answer for Artie Shaughnessy. A zookeeper with dreams of making it big as a Hollywood song writer, Artie hopes to move to California with his outlandish mistress Bunny. There’s only one problem… he’s married to Bananas who, well, is bananas. Add to the mix a disgruntled GI, a couple of nuns, a political bombing and a few piano numbers and you’ve got yourself a dark comedy that is sure to entertain.
Three Sisters
By Anton Chekhov
Directed by Alisa Ivanova
November 6-8 & 12-15 at 7:30 p.m.
November 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Bertha Martin Theatre
Stranded by circumstance in a small Russian town, three young sisters long for the life they left behind. As time marches on, Olga, Masha and Irina find themselves consumed by their desires for the big city, bright lights, and the passion of true love. Chehkov’s classic drama will revive your sense of nostalgia with a touch of melancholy and humor.
A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine
Book & Lyrics by Dick Vosburgh Music by Frank Lazarus
Stage Direction by Sandra Walden
Co-produced with the UNI School of Music
February 27, 28 & March 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 & 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Strayer-Wood Theatre
Welcome to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre! Our ushers will begin the show with a fantastic musical revue of classic 1930’s Hollywood songs – complete with lollipops, rainbows, and of course, tap dancing. Stick around for Act Two, The Bear, penned by Russia’s top gag writer, Anton Chekhov. This laugh-out-loud comedy has “the merry Marxes at their bounty best,” so you may want to use the facilities before viewing. Please, take your seat and enjoy the show!
Eurydice
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Richard Glockner
April 16-18 & 22-25 at 7:30 p.m.
April 19 and 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Bertha Martin Theatre
One minute you’re madly in love, as only a couple of kids can be. The next minute, you’re – well, dead. Cross the River of Forgetting on a one-way cruise to the Underworld in this fantastic and original retelling of a classic Greek myth. With its express elevator to Hades, a chorus of snarky talking stones, and the Lord of the Underworld holding court from the seat of his red tricycle, Eurydice is as achingly vivid as your best dreams – and just as surreal. (reprinted by permission: ACT)