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Exciting Summer Theatre in Brookings and Brandon!
2008 Season
Book by Michael Heitzman and Ilene Reid
Music and Lyrics by Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid and David Holcenberg
In this zany musical comedy, the audience gets to join in the Bingo game at Hamerin County’s St. Luke’s church basement, where they meet, among others, Vern, Honey, and Patsy, who have driven through Hurricane Dora in the name of their weekly obsession. In between the number calling, strange rituals, and fierce competitions, love blossoms and long lost friends reunite. Bingo mixes song, quirky contestants, romance, and rivalry into an interactive, presentational contest – and you get to take part in the game of chance!
With memorable musical numbers such as “Girls Night Out,” “I Still Believe in You,” “Gentleman Caller,” and “B4,” Bingo is a splashy, zippy and outrageously funny musical comedy that you won’t want to miss!
“It’s a game, it’s a musical. Who can resist?” Chicago Tribune
“A fun, cheerful, and witty new show, with songs to bring down the house!” Los Angeles Times
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Brookings: June 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: June 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Brandon: July 19, 23-24 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: July 20 at 2:00 p.m.
By Jeff Daniels
It’s back to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in this prequel to last summer’s smash hit, Escanaba in Da Moonlight. This time, Jeff Daniels brings a touching, romantic comedy element to the rugged hunter-humor of Michigan’s favorite yooper family. As deer hunting season arrives, the Soady men meet their biggest challenge; not a great buck or a hunter’s dream, but the camp’s first female visitor, young Albert Soady Jr’s impromptu bride Big Betty Balou. Daniels’ hilarious humor kicks into high gear when the Soady men make their best attempts to grapple with their newest family member. Join Albert, Big Betty Balou and a whole new cast of wacky Yoopers in this uproarious, yet heartfelt comedy.
“this warm comedy in a cold setting completely won me over.” The Ann Arbor News
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Brookings: June 18-21 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: June 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Brandon: July 25-26, 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: July 27 at 2:00 p.m.
May not be suitable for children
By Ray Cooney and John Chapman
Philip Markham reluctantly agrees to let his business partner, Henry Lodge, borrow his apartment for the evening to entertain his latest girl friend. At the same time Philips wife, Joanna, has been persuaded by Linda Lodge to let her borrow the apartment so she can entertain her lover. What nobody knows is that the interior designer who has been decorating the apartment for the past three months has decided that this is the night he and the au pair girl will try out the new oval bed! When the Markham’s evening out is cancelled it is too late to let any of the parties know, and three sets of hopeful lovers all converge on the bedroom at the same time. Complications abound, leading to a hectic and hilarious evening.
“You’re a riot Mrs. Markham…a slick, frantic riot of an evening.” Daily Sketch
“A riot…I never stopped laughing.” The People
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Brookings: June 25-28 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: June 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Brandon: July 16-18 at 7:30 p.m.
May not be suitable for children.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Book by: David Landay and Lawrence Kasha
Lyrics by: Al Kasha, Joel Hirschhorn and Johnny Mercer
Music by: Gene de Paul and Joel Hirschhorn
Based on the MGM film Seven Brides For Seven Brothers and The Sobbin' Women by Stephen Vincent Benet
Set in Oregon in 1850 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers – all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers’ loneliness… kidnap the women they want! Bursting with the rambunctious energy, colorful costumes, and charismatic characters, this breathtaking musical production is guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a tune on your lips. It’s toe-tapping good!
“For sheer energy, drive and dazzle, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers packs a wallop!” The Record
Brookings: July 9-12 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: July 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Brandon: July 31-August 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: August 3 at 2:00 p.m.
