Photo Flash: First Look at Bay Street Theatre's LEND ME A TENOR

Bay Street Theatre's 2013 Mainstage Season has begun with Lend Me a Tenor now showing through June 23. This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy, under the direction of Don Stephenson, includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek as its hilarious cast. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Set in 1934, Lend Me a Tenor tells the story of the renowned "Il Stupendo" as he is accidentally given a double dose of tranquilizers causing a chain reaction of mistaken identity, double-entendres and musical mayhem.

Lend Me a Tenor was produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber on both the West End (1986) and Broadway (1989). It received nine Tony Award nominations and won for Best Actor and Best Director. As a Broadway revival, Lend Me a Tenor opened in 2010 and was nominated for the Olivier Award as Comedy of the Year.

Don Stephenson's directing credits include: the critically acclaimed productions of The 39 Steps, Titanic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Oleanna and The Great Unknown. Broadway acting credits include The Producers, Dracula, Titanic, Parade, By Jeeves, Wonderful Town, Private Lives, Rock of Ages, and Pardon My English. Off Broadway includes Take Me Along at Irish Rep, Chess and The Tavern at Equity Library Theatre. For television, Stephenson appeared as himself on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. He is married to Emily Loesser, daughter of Guys and Dolls composer Frank Loesser. Stephenson has also appeared in Turandot: The Rumble for the Ring at Bay Street Theatre.

The cast features Judy Blazer (Maria), Scott Cote (Bellhop), Betsy DiLellio (Maggie), Donna English (Diana), Nancy Johnston (Julia), Noah Plomgren (Max), Steve Rosen (Saunders), and Roland Rusinek (Tito Merelli).

Production designers include Ken Goldstein (Set Designer), Mike Billings (Lighting Designer), Wade Laboissonniere (Costume Designer), Matt Kraus (Sound Design), Tom Helm (Music Coordinator), Kathy Fabian/Propstar (Properties Designer) and April Ann Kline (Production Stage Manager).

Ticket prices are $59.50 and $69.50 with discounts for seniors, students, veterans and first responders as well. For more information call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or buy online at www.baystreet.org.

Bay Street Theatre is a not-for-profit institution presenting new, classic and contemporary works with a commitment to challenging and entertaining our diverse community. This commitment extends to educational programs for all ages to foster the continued value of theatre as a vital art form for future generations.

Photo Credit: Jerry Lamonica

Judy Blazer and Scott Cote

Steve Rosen and Nancy Johnston

Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek

Steve Rosen, Judy Blazer, Noah Plomgren and Roland Rusinek

Nancy Johnston, Betsy DiLellio, Steve Rosen and Scott Cote