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Francis Wilson Playhouse

Looking back at our 2007-2008 Season

Our 78th Year


Comedy

"The Odd Couple
(Female Version)"

Sept 6-16 2007

By Neil Simon

The Odd Couple (Female Version) - Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Ungar and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuits. The Pigeon sisters have been replaced by the hilarious Constanzuela brothers.

Meet the Cast "The Odd Couple (Female Version)"

Mystery

"The Lady of Phillimore Walk"

Oct 4-14,2007

By Allan Warren


The Lady of Phillimore Walk - Wealthy society ladies should never, ever promise to leave everything to their servants. After all, if your butler “accidentally” kills you before you’ve changed your will...what ever will he do? This creative, twisty, USA premier production will bring joy to every mystery lover’s

Meet the Cast "The Lady of Phillimore Walk"

First Nighters Premier - October 31, 2007

Musical

"Bells Are Ringing"

Nov 1-11,2007

Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Jule Styne

 Bells Are Ringing - Imagine getting to talk to a real live person instead of a message machine. Imagine how a crazy, caring gal can fall in love with her client and manage to get her employer in trouble with the government all at the same time. Imagine all this mixed in with great songs and dancing and you’ll join us for a wonderful evening’s entertainment.

Meet the Cast "Bells Are Ringing"

 Comedy

"Greater Tuna"

Dec 6-16, 2007

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams

Greater Tuna - TUNA! The 3rd smallest town in Texas has twenty of the wildest character you’ve ever seen and you’ll get to see them all in this hilarious send-up of small town mores. Even funnier, they’re all performed by two, count ‘em, two actors. Beware though, you may find yourself laughing at your own eccentric auntie or uncle; or maybe even at yourself!

Meet the Cast "Greater Tuna"

Musical

"Thoroughly Modern Millie"

Jan 10-20, 2008

Book by  and Lyrics by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan
Music by Jeanine Tesori


Thoroughly Modern Millie - It’s 1922 and Millie is in search of a wild, new life in New York City. And she finds it; she discovers frisky flappers, dashing leading men, a dragon lady villainess, Love, intrigue and Jazz! Join her for an evening of madcap merriment that’s as bubbly as a glass of champagne!

Meet the Cast "Thoroughly Modern Millie"

Drama

"Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks"

Feb 14-24, 2008

By Richard Alfieri

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks - Immovable object meets irresistible force and, wow, do the sparks fly! When St. Pete Beach widow, Lily, hires instructor, Michael, to give her private dance lessons she wanted to dance...not to change her whole outlook on life! She never planned to share her heartfelt secrets but, then, neither did Michael.

Meet the Cast "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks"

First Nighters Premier March 12, 2008

Musical

"Sweet Charity"

Mar 13-23,2008

Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman Lyrics by Dorothy Fields

Sweet Charity - With her heart of gold, why can’t our Charity Hope Valentine find a good man to love her? Isn’t there a “Big Spender” for her, a man who can make her feel as happy as a “Brass Band”? Well, there’s some really great music and songs here to help her on her way. Good man or not, Charity’s indomitable optimism will energize your spirit.

Meet the Cast "Sweet Charity"

Comedy

"The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker"

Apr 17-27, 2008

By Liam O'Brien

The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker - Mr. Pennypacker is a very forward thinking man for the 1890’s. In fact, so forward thinking that he keeps one family in Wilmington, Delaware and one in Philadelphia! So when fate catches up to him; his wife and family...ah...families, must decide how to make things right.

Meet the Cast "The Remarkable Mr. PennyPacker"

Special extra after season show:  $20 adults

Comedy

"Rumors"

 May 16-25, 2008


Neil Simon's popularity as America's premier comic playwright and Tony award winner continues today, even though it is a few years since he had four shows simultaneously on Broadway. This particular show is just out and out funny from start to finish. 

Meet the Cast "Rumors"

 

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