Marc Camoletti’s ’60s sex farce, “Boeing Boeing,”takes off at Theater at Monmouth Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Savvy Parisian architect Bernard devises an ingenious system for juggling three air-hostess fiancées from three different airlines — until a new speedier aircraft is put into service. Schedules change, flights are delayed, and chaos ensues in this whirl of mayhem, matchmaking and madness.
“Boeing Boeing,” translated for the English-speaking stage by Beverly Cross, originally opened in London in 1962 and held the world record for the longest-running comedy in the West End, playing over 2,000 performances for more than seven years. It transferred to Broadway for a brief 23-performance run in 1965, but later took off as a licensable property in theatres around the U.S. In 1991, the play was listed in the Guinness World Book of Records as the most performed French play throughout the world. A film version starring Tony Curtis and Jerry Lewis was made in 1965.
Directed by Dawn McAndrews, “Boeing Boeing” features Christopher Holt as Bernard; Michael Dix Thomas as Robert, Bernard’s old school chum from the provinces; Wendy Way as Berthe, Bernard’s housekeeper; Lisa Woods as Gloria, the American TWA air hostess; Ally Farzetta as Gabriela the Italian, Alitalia air hostess; and Lindsay Tornquist as Greta, the German, Lufthansa air hostess. The play features set design by Jim Alexander, lighting design by Daniel Brodhead, costume design by Elizabeth Rocha and sound design by Rew Tippin.
A preview for “Boeing Boeing” will take place Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and opens Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performance dates of Sept 17 and Sept. 22- 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 1 p.m. Educators receive 20 percent off tickets for opening night with a photo ID at the Box Office. Ticket prices range from $20-$32. For patrons under 30, twenty $10 Rush Tickets are available at each performance in the season. Tickets will be released to the first 20 people on the list ten minutes before curtain. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For calendar and reservations, contact the TAM Box Office at (207) 933-9999 or visit theateratmonmouth.org.
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