The Players Theatre announces the hysterical Charles Busch play “You Should Be So Lucky” as its Broadway Season closer from April 22nd until May 3rd

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838 North Tamiami Trail  • Sarasota, FL 34236 • 941.365.2494 Fax: 941.954.0282

April 9, 2015

FAIRYTALES CAN COME TRUE WITH “YOU SHOULD BE SO LUCKY”

AT THE PLAYERS THEATRE

Sarasota, FL– The Players Theatre announces the hysterical Charles Busch play “You Should Be So Lucky” as its Broadway Season closer from April 22^nd until May 3^rd. It is replacing the previously advertised show, “Love! Valour! Compassion!” Smart, funny and described as a contemporary “CinderFella” story set in Greenwich Village, “YSBSL” is the perfect comedy to close The Players’ current stellar season. The show dates will not change and tickets previously given for “Love! Valour!…” will still be honored.

On May 1^st, there will be a special benefit performance sponsored by Equality Florida. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales for the evening will go to this important cause. Along with the performance, there will be a reception of light bites and a cash bar at 6pm preceding the show as well as a post show meet and greet with the cast accompanied by free wine and dessert selections. Come by, see a show, support a cause and enjoy some complimentary treats and libations.

Story: “You Should Be So Lucky” By Charles Busch, is a delightful Cinderella story reminiscent of the classic screwball comedies of the 1930s. Christopher, a shy and eccentric electrologist, helps an elderly man, Mr. Rosenberg, when he faints in the street. Rosenberg, touched by the young man’s generous spirit, sends Christopher off to a fabulous charity ball where he meets his Prince Charming. Fate takes a turn when Mr. Rosenberg dies suddenly of a heart attack, and leaves half of his fortune to Christopher. The other half of the estate goes to Rosenberg’s fiercely embittered daughter, Lenore, who threatens to contest the will. Christopher doesn’t stand a chance against the suburban matron from Hell until Mr. Rosenberg shows up as a ghost to set the record straight. Good triumphs over evil, and a happy ending ensues for all! (Adult Situations)

“You Should Be So Lucky”

Show dates:

April 22-May 3

April 22: Preview; April 23: Opening Night

April 22, 23, 25, 28-30, May 1* & 2 all at 7:30pm

April 26, May 2 & 3 all at 2:00pm

*May 1: Benefit Show sponsored by Equality Florida

This special Friday evening performance will benefit the important work of Equality Florida.

Tickets:

$25 Regular Seating

$30 Premium (Rows A-E)

Cast:

Mr. Rosenberg                      Neil Kasanofsky

Christopher                           Parker Lawhorne

Polly                                       Jennifer Eddy

Walter                                    Joshua Brin

Lenore                                   Cara Herman

Wanda Wilson                     Donna DeFant

Crew:

Director                                  Bob Trisolini

Stage Manager                     Alyssa Goudy

Technical Director               Nate Myers

Set Design                             Jeff Weber

Lighting Design                    Michael Pasquini

Sound Design/AVLE           Seth Berry

Costumes                              Kaylene McCaw

Props                                      Karyn Kolaski

Martha Kesler

Donna DeFant

Backstage Crew                   Cihan Gerikoglu

Josh Linderman

Miriam Roeming-Engle

The Players Theatre 

838 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota FL 34236, 941-365-2494, Fax: 941-954-0282

www.theplayers.org. Box Office: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and one hour prior to curtain time.

The Players Box Office is located on Tamiami Trail between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts.