Lend Me a Tenor

by Ken Ludwig

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Directed by Alexis M. Vournazos

 

Performance Dates: March 12 - March 27

 

On a very important night for the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, Tito Mirelli, the world-famous Italian tenor, is set to perform the starring role in Pagliacci. Henry Saunders -- General Manager of the company -- is beyond stressed about everything turning out right, and insists that his assistant, Max -- a nervous, young fellow and secret tenor extraordinaire -- watches Tito’s every move to ensure smooth sailing.

 

After a huge fight with his fiery, Italian wife Maria, Tito receives a double dose of tranquilizers through a series of mishaps. Throw in Diana, an ambitious, female co-star; Maggie, Max’s giddy girlfriend; Julia, a flirty head of the opera guild; and a meddling bellhop fighting for Tito’s attention, and together, you have a recipe for comedic disaster.

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Town Players of Newtown is presenting Lend Me a Tenor in agreement with

Concord Theatricals.