O U R . C U R R E N T . P R O D U C T I O N
The Boy Friend
by Sandy Wilson
Directed by DJ Queenan
May 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, June 1, 5, 6 and 7 at 8 pm
May 24, 25, June 7 and 8 at 3 pm
This production is being performed at the Seaboard Freight Station Theatre. Directions.
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The Jazz Age lives on in this light, romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedy.
The
setting is—where else?—the French Riviera. Polly, an English
heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet's Finishing School, falls in love with
Tony, a delivery boy. Recalling her father's warning to beware fortune
seekers, she poses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the
missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst. Things get complicated with
the unexpected arrival in Nice of Polly's parents and Lord and Lady
Brockhurst—but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all.
The
show's many memorable roles include the flirtatious Mme. Dubonnet, her
boy-crazy students and Polly (the role which turned Julie Andrews into
an overnight sensation). With its catchy tunes, period dances (including
the inevitable Charleston) and winning sense of humor, The Boy Friend
is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920s romp in the spirit of No, No,
Nanette.
"Just the right combination of parody, nostalgia and candid paraphrase of a period... a constant pleasure." —The New York Post
"Charming... positive and disarming... companionable and sympathetic. A delightful burlesque." —The New York Times
"A rollicking rib." —Newsweek
"A gay, witty spoof." —Time
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