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CAPE MAY THEATER: CAPE MAY STAGE AND EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANIES
CAPE MAY STAGE opens the 2024 season at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse June 5 with Becoming Dr. Ruth. Everyone knows Dr. Ruth from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it. Becoming Dr. Ruth is filled with humor, honesty and life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became “Dr. Ruth” and runs through June 30.
Beginning July 6 and running to July 12, the critically acclaimed, The Heat is On – Rita Hayworth starring Quinn Lemley is written and directed by Carter Inskeep. This one woman musical show pays tribute to the life of Rita Hayworth, the star that built Columbia Pictures.
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B is an irreverent, darkly comic modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick, this fast-paced romp re-examines the classic adventure stories you love with a bold new female lens. The show runs from July 17 – Aug. 25.
Hollywood comes to rural Ireland in this hilarious comedy, Stones in his Pockets, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 20. Small-town Irishmen Charlie and Jake are hired as extras in an epic American movie, but when a famous actress takes a shine to Charlie – and tragedy strikes – chaos ensues.
The Gift of the Magi – a modern adaptation of the O. Henry Story begins Nov. 20 just in time for Cape May’s holiday season. This modern retelling of an iconic Christmas story is the perfect way to celebrate. The play runs through Dec. 29. For more information, call 609-770-8311 or visit www.capemaystage.org
EAST LYNNE THEATER COMPANY: Craig Fols, a seasoned actor, playwright and director, marks 2024 as his second full season of the East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC). Fols and company present an exciting mainstage lineup in ELTC’s current venue at the Cape May Presbyterian Church located at 500 Hughes Street.
ELTC’s season begins with Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. This is a 90-minute play about three very different First Ladies of the United States: Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford. Tea for Three opens June 19 and runs 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through July 6, except July 3 and 4. There will be special showings at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, and a 4 p.m. tea time matinee Thursday, July 4.
ELTC’s centerpiece for the upcoming season is the gripping play Dial M for Murder. This fresh adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher has been making waves and earning acclaim at leading regional theaters. Inspired by Frederick Knott’s original thriller (which also served as the basis for Hitchcock’s masterpiece), this production beautifully embodies the theme of ELTC’s 2024 season. Dial M will take place 7 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays from July 31 to Aug. 31.
Beginning Sept. 18, A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter revolves around two men – one Black, one white; one straight, one gay; both single fathers of daughters – who, through empathy and humor, form an unlikely bond within the walls of an office cubicle.. A Case for the Existence of God will run 7 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays through Oct. 12.
Thanks to a $1.2 million capital campaign launched with a generous donation from Cape May resident Christina Clemans in honor of her late husband, Dave. The newplayhousewillbenamedTheClemansTheateratAllenAMEChurch.Moreinformationandticketreservationscanbefoundatwww.eastlynnetheater.org l
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